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In The News 2008
MIRACLE ON SOUTHWEST DRIVE ADOPT-A-THON
Cheyenne, WY, December 2008
The animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter are wishing for a home and a family this holiday season, and their wishes might come true this weekend, December 20 and 21 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Shelter’s Miracle on Southwest Drive Adopt-a-thon.
The Adopt-a-thon is part of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter’s participation in the Iam’s Home 4 the Holidays adoption program. Visitors to the shelter this Saturday and Sunday will be entered into a drawing for tickets to Comedy Works. The first five adopters on both days will also receive a free gift.
Families looking to add two cats to their household this holiday season will be in luck this weekend, as the shelter is offering adopt one, get one free on cats. The Shelter is hoping to adopt out at least 27 animals during the adopt-a-thon.
“Right now we’ve got about 200 animals waiting to either be reclaimed by their owners or to be adopted into new families. We’re really hoping if a family is looking to add a pet to their household this holiday season that they’ll come down and see what we have to offer.”
All animals adopted from the Cheyenne Animal Shelter are already neutered, have been vaccinated at least one time, are microchipped and registered with a national registry, and come with a certificate for a free Veterinary exam.
For more information about the Miracle on Southwest Drive Adopt-a-thon, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 307-632-6655.
Pets "Paws" for Photos with Santa Claus
Cheyenne, WY, December 2008
Join Santa, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter and PETCO for pet photos with Santa benefitting the orphaned animals at the shelter.
Beloved pets can tell Santa just how many doggie bones and kitty toys they would like this year and get their photo taken with Saint Nicholas at the same time.
Portraits will be taken at the Cheyenne PETCO, located at 1782 Dell Range Boulevard, on Saturday, December 6 and Saturday, December 13 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Photos are $8.95 each. Funds raised from the photos go to PETCO’s Tree of Hope which benefits the orphaned animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
Reservations are not necessary, photos will be taken on a first come, first served basis.
For more information about pet photos with Santa, call the Cheyenne PETCO at 307-632-8692.
Microchip Clinic this Saturday at PETCO
Cheyenne, WY, November 2008
Statistics show that one in four pets will be lost sometime during their lifetime. Of those pets that become lost, many of them are never found again by their owners. How can you assure that your beloved family member is reunited with you if it ever gets lost? The best answer is to make sure that it is wearing tags and is microchipped.
In an effort to increase the number of lost pets that are reunited with their owners in the future, the Cheyenne Animal Shelter, in conjunction with PETCO and AVID (the microchip company), will be holding a microchip clinic this Saturday, November 22 from noon until 2 at the Cheyenne PETCO on Dell Range Boulevard.
A microchip is a tiny identification device that is implanted beneath the skin of your pet. Each chip contains a unique identification number. When a pet is found, it can be scanned at an animal shelter, or vet clinic.
According to Michelle Hazzard, spokesperson for the Cheyenne Animal Shelter, the shelter is encouraging cat owners to come out and have their felines microchipped.
“Nationally, only three out of every hundred stray cats brought to shelters are reclaimed by their owners. Here at our shelter, an average of 4 cats are reclaimed each month compared to an average of 68 dogs per month.”
Cats should be brought to the microchip clinic in a crate and dogs should be leashed. As part of the shelter’s Home 4 the Holidays celebration, the cost will only be $20 per animal.
For more information about the microchip clinic, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 307-632-6655.
BOY SCOUTS BRING THANKSGIVING DINNER TO ORPHANED ANIMALS
Cheyenne, WY, November 2008
Thirteen year old, Heath Lantz and Boy Scout Troop number 216 brought 1,800 pounds of food, cat litter and toys for the orphaned animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter Tuesday night.
Lantz completed the project to fulfill requirements necessary for the Eagle Project, the highest rank achievable in the Boy Scouts.
Lantz and other members of Troop 216 enlisted the help of local businesses including Safeway, Albertsons, Broadmoor East Vet Clinic, Cheyenne Pet Clinic, King Soopers and Murdoch’s to place collection bins.
The project required a lot of planning and organization and took Lantz six months to complete.
According to Heath Lantz, it was his brother Mathew Lantz, who also helped the animals to complete his Eagle Project, who inspired him to collect supplies for the orphaned animals.
“I decided to do this project because my brother built the human shelter at the Dog Park for you guys, so I wanted to do something also. We have two dogs, I just really like animals and every time we see a loose dog we just go get it and call its owners.”
For more information about ways that you can help the animals at the shelter too, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 307-632-6655.
Blessing of the Animals this Sunday
Cheyenne, WY, October 2008
St. Mark's Episcopal Church will be holding a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 12 at 3 p.m. Pet owners are encouraged to attend this short service and are given the option to have their pet blessed.
All types of animals are welcome to attend the blessing but owners should be able to keep their animals under control. Dogs should be on a leash and cats should be in a carrier and all animals should be current on their vaccinations.
Donations, such as kitty litter, bleach, and gift cards to Sam's Club, Wal-Mart and Petco are being collected for the animals at the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
"Our animals are a blessing to us, studies show that they can help us live longer and healthier lives--this service is a way to give that blessing back to your pet. It is also a chance for those who feel blessed by the companionship and love their pets give them to help orphaned animals," said Michelle Hazzard, spokesperson for the Cheyenne Animal Shelter.
For more information on the Blessing of the Animals service, call St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 307-634-7709. For a current list of items that the Cheyenne Animal Shelter needs, go to the shelter's website www.cheyenneanimalshelter.org.
Protect Pets During Fourth of July Fireworks Season
Cheyenne, WY, July, 2, 2008
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter would like to remind pet owners of the importance of taking special care of pets during the Fourth of July holiday. Every year, many lost, frightened, and confused animals end up at the shelter. Fireworks and Fourth of July festivities contribute to the increase in lost pets.
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter offers the following tips to prevent pets, especially dogs, from running away out of fear of fireworks:
- Resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays. Although it is tempting to bring pets along on summer excursions, many pet owners have reported losing their pets while at displays after the noise has frightened the pet.
- Keep your pet inside a closed, safe area during the time fireworks are set off. Rooms such as the basement or bathroom are recommended. Consider turning on the radio for background noise and closing the curtains to hide the flashing fireworks.
- If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.
- Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.
- Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags and have been microchipped so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly.
Owners of lost pets should immediately visit the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 800 Southwest Drive. The Lost and Found desk is open Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. until 6 P.M. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M. For more information, call the Cheyenne Animal Shelter at 307-632-6655.
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