In The News 2012
DogJog Becomes Wag n' Walk!
May 11th, 2012 – Say hello to the Wag n’ Walk! That’s right the Wag n’ Walk! With over 70 name submissions to the Dog Jog Rename Contest in honor of the 20th anniversary of the event, the Wag n’ Walk was voted as the community’s favorite.
As the winner of the contest, Sandra and her Tibetan Spaniel Toby will not only be featured on a cover of our newsletter “Pet Prints” but will be on our website, our Facebook page and will receive a front position and a special mention at this year’s Wag n’ Walk. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Lions Park Amphitheater.
Since its inception, the Dog Jog now the Wag n’ Walk has been a walk / fun run event that helps to raise much needed funds for the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. In 2011, the event raised nearly $63,000 in cash and in-kind donations from the community. The money raised helps to support adoptions and medical needs. Plus provide warmth and food to the more than 6,000 orphaned animals that come through our doors with nowhere else to go.
Contact: Lindsey Taylor: 307-632-6655 ext. 28 or 307-286-0840 (cell), Rick Collord: 307-286-3402
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Takes on 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Qualifying Heat
April 4, 2012 - Beginning April 5th, 2012 the Cheyenne Animal Shelter will be a participant in the Qualifying Heat of the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. The Cheyenne Animal Shelter is competing for a chance at more than $100,000 in grant funding.
The 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) aimed at getting more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before. This first phase is the Qualifying Heat where registered shelters compete to accumulate the most online votes from their supporters. The 50 shelters with the most votes become the official contestants for the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge.
Supporters of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter can help by voting online through http://challenge.aspcapro.org/shelter/Cheyenne%20Animal%20Shelter. Voting takes place from April 5-16, 2012.
Contact: Lindsey Taylor: 307-632-6655 ext. 28 or 307-286-0840 (cell), Rick Collord: 307-286-3402
Happy Birthday Dog Jog!
April 2, 2012 - Join the Cheyenne Animal Shelter’s 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Dog Jog, starting with the launch of their Dog Jog Rename Contest! That’s right – we are giving the Dog Jog a facelift for its birthday and we want the community to help.
Starting on April 2nd the community will have an opportunity to submit new name suggestions through the shelter’s webpage and Facebook page. By April 20th we will select the top five names for the Dog Jog and the community will get to vote on the best name.
The person who submits the winning name will be featured on the cover of our “Pet Prints” Newsletter with their pet as well as on our website and Facebook page. The winner will also receive a front position and a special mention at this year’s event which is scheduled for September 29th, 2012 at Lions Park.
Since its inception, the Dog Jog has been a walk / fun run event that helps to raise needed funds for the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. In 2011, the Dog Jog raised nearly $63,000 in in-kind and cash donations from the community. The money raised helps to support adoptions and medical needs. Plus provide warmth and food to the more than 6,000 animals that come through our doors with nowhere else to go.
“For over 40 years, our shelter has cared for cats, dogs and small mammals. We feel the event’s name should reflect our daily mission to help orphaned animals,” said Lindsey Taylor, Community Relations & Marketing Coordinator. To participate in the contest go to www.Cheyenneanimalshelter.org or go to www.facebook.com/CheyenneAnimalShelter
Contact: Lindsey Taylor: 307-632-6655 ext. 28 or 307-286-0840 (cell), Rick Collord: 307-286-3402
Several cases of canine parvovirus found in Cheyenne
March 16th, 2012 – There have been several reported cases of canine parvovirus that have been found in puppies around the City of Cheyenne.
Canine parvovirus or parvo can have devastating effects on these young animals. They destroy the fast growing cells in the intestinal tract and bone marrow. The puppy won’t eat, develops terrible diarrhea and becomes susceptible to all kinds of other infections. The disease is preventable with some basic precautions and an appropriate vaccination schedule.
The Cheyenne Animal Shelter wants to encourage citizens of Laramie County and the surrounding area to take a few moments to call or visit with your veterinarian to ensure that your pets are protected against this disease. For more information, please call the shelter at 307-632-6655.
For more information, please call the shelter at 307-632-6655
Contact: Lindsey Taylor: 307-632-6655 ext. 28 or 307-286-0840 (cell), Rick Collord: 307-286-3402
Lost Dog Pixie Finds Her Way Home Thanks to Microchipping
On Saturday January 21st, a Japanese Chin came into the Cheyenne Animal Shelter after being thrown out of a truck a couple days prior. A Japanese Chin is a small dog recognizable by its flattened face and long fur.
The staff of the Cheyenne Animal Shelter thought there was a possibility that she may be one of the missing Japanese Chin’s that were mentioned in a newspaper advertisement. While being scanned for a microchip, a staffer called the number in the ad to check and see if their dog had been found. The owner, Jeanie Viall, who lives in Cheyenne, stated that her dog had been missing for two weeks.
A discussion ensued regarding the description of the animal. Surprised that their dog may have been found, Jeanie retrieved the microchip number and was able to verify that the dog that had been brought in was indeed their beloved Pixie. Shelter staff contacted the maker of the microchip to verify the information as the family was heading in to reunite with their Pixie. Pixie was limping slightly, but otherwise fine. Thanks to microchipping and an ad in the newspaper, Pixie found her way home.
Pixie was purchased from a pet store. It is common to find animals purchased at pet stores to be microchipped but often they are not registered with a registry. The Cheyenne Animal Shelter encourages anyone who purchases animals through a pet store, to verify the microchip is in fact registered. Microchipping aids in the identification of pets and returning them to their owners in an efficient manner. A Microchip is about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted between the shoulder blades of the cat or dog. The Cheyenne Animal Shelter will be hosting a Microchip Clinic on Saturday, February 11th at Petco. For further details, please call the shelter at 307-632-6655 or go online to: www.cheyenneanimalshelter.org
Contacts: Lindsey Taylor at 307-286-0840 Rick Collord at 307-286-3402
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