Metro Animal Services

02/03/2025

The Metro Animal Shelter will be closed to the public on February 6, 2025 for mandatory staff training. We apologize for the inconvenience and will maintain our normal hours of operation for the rest of the week.

01/17/2025

01/09/2025

🌳 The Branch Across Casper Initiative 🌳
This is a free program available to property owners in designated areas, made possible by a nearly $700,000 grant awarded through the Arbor Day Foundation. 🌱

The purpose of this grant is to help Casper improve tree health 🌳💚 and increase the number of trees 🌲🌿. This funding enables the City’s urban forestry staff (Casper’s tree people 🌳👷‍♂️👷‍♀️) to arrange for complimentary services to plant 🌱, prune ✂️, and remove 🪵 trees for property owners within the grant-funded boundaries.

🌟 This is a big task! 🌟 In many cases, we are working with Casper’s tree care companies to provide these services.

📍 Use the Branch Across Casper Program Area Lookup Tool available at CasperWy.gov to determine if the property you own is eligible and apply for services.

📞 For additional information, please call 307-235-8283, or visit us at https://www.casperwy.gov/residents/environment_and_waste/urban_forestry/branch_across_casper

🌳✨ Let’s grow a greener Casper together! ✨🌳

01/05/2025

Are you missing me?
Found 01/04/25
Currently located at Metro Animal Shelter

01/03/2025

Are you missing me?
Found 01/02/25
Currently located at Metro Animal Shelter

12/29/2024

Happy Sunday! Are you currently sitting on your couch or in your bed watching your Sunday morning cartoons and scrolling through Facebook? Have you ever felt like your Sunday mornings have just been too empty?

Look no further than Second Chance! Chance is still looking for a forever home and this big headed boy would love to keep you company every day of the week! He is good with dogs, cats, kids and adults and is neutered. He has some separation anxiety but is getting better every day in his foster home. Chance tends to live in his own world and is oblivious to the chaos going on around him, so he would be suitable for a chaotic or quiet household, he has no preference. His only preference is that he gets love and attention every day and gets to spend as much time with his family as possible!

If you are interested in meeting this big headed lovebug, then come by the Metro Animal Shelter or go online and complete an adoption application. Once an application is approved, an appointment to meet him can be arranged.

*Disclaimer: All foster animals in foster care require an approved application on file with the Metro Animal Shelter to schedule a day and time to meet the foster animal. We also respect our foster families' personal lives and busy schedules so we require a 24 hour notice be given to the foster family by the Foster Coordinator for the scheduled meeting so we do not do same day appointments once your application is approved.

12/27/2024

Hello community! We would like to clarify some misinformation spreading regarding a litter of puppies that were reported abandoned on Thursday (12.26.24) afternoon. Metro Officer’s were called to the scene, and no owner came forward to claim the puppies. As such they were brought to the shelter to be cared for. In accordance with City of Casper ordinance 6.04.140, after 7 business days in the shelter the puppies will be considered abandoned and available for adoption.
If you are interested in adopting one of these pups, they will become available for adoption on Monday the 6th of January (due to the shelter being closed on Sundays and Holidays). These puppies will be cared for at the shelter until adopted. Adoptions are done based on the first person on the property with an approved adoption application. Applications can be submitted any time and are good for 6 months once approved!

12/24/2024

Are you missing me?
Found 12/24/2024
Currently located at Metro Animal Shelter

12/24/2024

Are you missing me?
Found 12/23/2024
Currently located at Metro Animal Shelter

12/21/2024

Hello! My name is Ember. I am an approximately six month old female large breed mixed puppy. My friend's at Metro Animal Shelter think I might have greyhound and pitbull in me but they don't know for sure what I might be, they do know that I am 100% a good girl. I am now looking for my forever home! I am good with people, dogs and cats, and am working on my crate training in my foster home now. If you want to meet me, come fill out an adoption application at the Metro Animal Shelter!

*Disclaimer: All foster animals in foster care require an approved application on file with the Metro Animal Shelter to schedule a day and time to meet the foster animal. We also respect our foster families' personal lives and busy schedules so we require a 24 hour notice be given to the foster family by the Foster Coordinator for the scheduled meeting so we do not do same day appointments once your application is approved.

12/19/2024

Why Dog Bites Increase During the Holidays

The spike in dog bite incidents around the holidays can be attributed to several factors:
• Disrupted Routines: Dogs thrive on routine, and the holidays often bring significant disruptions to their daily schedules. The presence of guests, changes in feeding and walking times, and the general chaos of celebrations can cause stress and anxiety in dogs, making them more prone to biting.
• Territorial Behavior: Dogs naturally defend their territory. With an influx of visitors during the holidays, dogs may feel the need to protect their home from perceived intruders, which can lead to aggression.
• Overstimulation: The loud noises from holiday parties, children running around, and the constant commotion can be overwhelming for dogs. An overstimulated dog may become anxious or agitated, increasing the risk of bites.
• Unsupervised Interactions: During gatherings, pets are often left unattended with unfamiliar people, including small children who may unintentionally provoke a dog by pulling on its tail or ears.
• Food Temptation: With an abundance of food around, dogs may become more protective of snacks or may bite if they feel their food is threatened.

Tips to Help Prevent Dog Bite Injuries

Preventing dog bites during the holiday rush is important for the safety of your guests and your furry friends. Here are some key tips to reduce the likelihood of incidents:
1. Maintain Routines: Try to keep your dog’s feeding, walking, and playtimes as regular as possible to minimize stress.
2. Create a Safe Space: Provide a quiet, comfortable place for your dog to retreat to when the festivities become overwhelming. This helps your pet feel secure and reduces anxiety.
3. Supervise Interactions: Always supervise any interaction between your dog and your guests, especially children. Educate your guests about your dog’s likes and dislikes, warning signs, and petting preferences.
4. Train and Socialize: Make sure your dog is properly trained and socialized to handle various situations and people, which can prevent aggressive behaviors.
5. Use Leashes and Gates: Keep your dog on a leash when introducing new people or use baby gates to restrict access to certain areas during larger gatherings.
6. Communicate with Guests: Let your guests know how to approach and treat your dog. Inform them if your dog is uneasy around strangers or in certain situations.
7. Manage Food Access: Keep human food out of your dog’s reach and discourage your guests from feeding your dog. This reduces temptation and protectiveness over food.
8. Identify Stress Signals: Pay attention to your dog’s body language. Signs of stress, such as panting, pacing, licking lips, or a tucked tail, might indicate it’s time to give your pet a break from the celebration.
9. Consider Professional Help: If your dog has a history of aggression or stress-related behaviors, consider consulting with a professional trainer or behaviorist.
Resources: https://injurylawyerwi.com/increased-dog-bites-during-holidays-and-prevention-strategies/

12/12/2024

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed with visiting relatives this holiday season? So are your pets! Make sure your pets have a safe and quiet environment to retreat to when they get overwhelmed with all the holiday visitors.