The distinct sound of howling dogs filled the air over the weekend on Casper Mountain. Sled dog enthusiasts from around the region gathered again for the annual Canines for Charity Casper Mountain Sled Dog Races. The event is organized by Natrona County 4H and Canines for Charity, which raises money for Natrona County 4H. This […]
Animals
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Rowdy & Sophie- Casper Humane Society Pets of the Week
They are siblings and bonded.
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City Council gives preliminary approval to Animal Care and Control Ordinance changes
The City Council approved changes to the City’s Animal Care and Control Ordinance at their Tuesday, January 22 City Council meeting.
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Avery- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week
The Casper Humane Society is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am until 5:30 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sundays from noon until 4:00 pm.
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Kenny- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week
Our friend, Kenny has been in the shelter for quite some time. He is an energetic and playful guy.
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Plague confirmed in Johnson County cat
Laboratory testing at the University of Wyoming has recently confirmed a Johnson County cat was infected with plague, according to the Wyoming Department of Health.
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Dahlila- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week
Dahlila came to the shelter in 2010 when her owner’s passed away.
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Two tiny cows on the lam cause a commotion in central Casper
Dec. 20 update: The overwhelming consensus from commenters on our Facebook post says that these “tiny cows” are indeed yaks. They were reunited with their owners yesterday afternoon. Our original post follows below: At first glance they looked like big furry dogs. Really big dogs. On second glance they looked nothing like dogs. Maybe cows, […]
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Big game migration topic of Zimmerman lecture
Jason Merkle, Ph.D., will draw upon research conducted in Wyoming and elsewhere to describe how animals make these remarkable journeys, why migration is so beneficial to big game, and how we can conserve big game migration in Wyoming.
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Lennox- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
She likes attention but only on her terms.
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Wyoming Endangered and Threatened Topic of Talk
Mike Bardgett will present “Gone Too Soon: Threatened and Endangered Species in Wyoming.”
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Avery- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
The Casper Humane Society is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 am until 5:30 pm, Saturdays from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and Sundays from noon until 4:00 pm.
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Washington State orders killing of wolves from 2 more packs
Wolves from two packs that have been preying on cattle in the northeastern corner of Washington will be killed, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday morning.
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Kenny- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
He needs someone special that is willing to visit him many time to earn his trust.
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Lyra- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
If you would like to meet Lyra, please visit the shelter.
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New poll shows conservation is high priority for Wyoming voters
Results from a new statewide poll in Wyoming, on topics related to conservation and natural resources, have been released.
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City Council seeks input on Animal Care and Control ordinance
At their October 23, 2018 work session the Casper City Council began the process of considering changes to the current Animal Care and Control Ordinance. According to a city press release, between January 2017 and June 2018, Metro Animal Services reported 721 animal bites and attacks in Casper. According to Councilperson Chris Walsh, the ordinance’s […]
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Rabies topic of next Zimmerman lecture
Rabies is a virus that causes a serious infection of the brain in humans and other mammals.
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Cheyenne Animal Control investigates dog mutilation
Cheyenne Animal Control says, in a written statement sent Monday, that they are investigating the death and mutilation of a dog, in Laramie County.
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Kwinn- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week
Little Kwinn loves to play and likes people very much.
