Animals

East side dog park proposal to move forward

CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper City Council discussed some options for creating off-leash dog areas during their Tuesday, April 23 work session. Council said during the work session that they... Read more »

04/23/19 6:35 PM

School board wants therapy, but not emotional support animals, at schools

04/22/19 6:47 PM

Casper Future Farmers of America members awarded at 92nd Annual Wyoming FFA Convention

04/19/19 12:56 PM

Council to discuss off-leash options including dog parks, ‘pocket’ dog parks and off-leash areas

The Casper City Council will discuss some options for creating off-leash dog areas during their Tuesday, April 9 work session. Councilman Ken Bates and Councilman Mike Huber both said during... Read more »

04/08/19 12:59 PM

Kito- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

“Kito” 10 Months OldNeutered Male Domestic Short Hair Kito loves people. If you aren’t giving him enough attention, he doesn’t have a problem letting you know. He can be quite... Read more »

04/04/19 12:45 PM

Werner to unveil two new wildlife display mounts on Tuesday [PHOTOS]

The Werner Wildlife Museum will be unveiling two new display mounts at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, according to a Casper College news release. A North and Central American wild... Read more »

04/01/19 1:07 PM

Councilmen Bates and Huber say City should add dog zones in parks

Councilman Ken Bates and Councilman Mike Huber proposed during the Tuesday, March 26 work session that City Council discuss the possibility of creating dog parks or dog zones during a... Read more »

03/26/19 6:16 PM

Kiba- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

“Kiba” 5 1/2 Years Old Neutered Male Shepherd Mix Kiba is a funny guy. He is shy and somewhat fearful when you first meet him. But, once he gets to... Read more »

03/22/19 3:06 PM

Veterinarian gives tips for animal care in the cold and snow

Ten Mile Holistic Veterinary Care Veterinarian Dr. Sarah Daane-Froehlich gave some tips for pet owners to consider during the inclement weather on Wednesday, March 13. Daane-Froehlich said the main concern... Read more »

03/13/19 2:20 PM

‘Paws to Read’ brings kids and pups to the library (Gallery)

There were a lot of distractions as children’s librarian Chelsie Troutman read colorful books during StoryTime at the Natrona County Public Library on Saturday morning. In this case she wasn’t... Read more »

03/11/19 9:52 AM

Bill revising animal cruelty law headed to the governor’s desk

A “Care of Animals” bill is headed to Governor Mark Gordon’s desk after the Speaker of the Wyoming House and Senate President signed the bill on Thursday, Feb. 28. A... Read more »

02/28/19 10:37 AM

Werner Wildlife Museum seeking entries for ‘Genesis’ artisan show

Werner Wildlife Museum is accepting submissions for its April “Genesis: Fine Craft from Wyoming Artisans” show. The museums India Hayford said the deadline for entries is 4:30 p.m. Friday, April... Read more »

02/15/19 10:50 AM

Students push for salamander as Wyo. State Amphibian

A bill moving through the Wyoming Legislature would name the blotched tiger salamander as the official state amphibian. Bill SF 50 passed on second reading in the House Friday, Feb.... Read more »

02/08/19 1:16 PM

Rules affecting pet owners advance—including leash law amendment

City Council voted to approve changes to the Animal Care and Control Ordinance at the second public hearing for the changes during the Tuesday, Feb. 5 Council meeting. Council is... Read more »

02/05/19 7:43 PM

Rowdy & Sophie- Casper Humane Society Pets of the Week

They are siblings and bonded.

01/25/19 1:17 PM

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.

01/22/19 8:03 PM

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.

01/17/19 12:31 PM

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.

01/08/19 11:12 AM

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... Read more »

12/19/18 1:50 PM

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.

11/26/18 1:54 PM

Lennox- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

She likes attention but only on her terms.

11/23/18 9:25 AM

Kiba- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Day

Kiba loves to play ball.

11/13/18 8:02 AM

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.

11/09/18 10:50 AM

Public Comment closes on Animal Care and Control ordinance, council to consider at Nov. 27th meeting

The City of Casper has announced that public comment period has closed for consideration on a Animal Care and Control Ordinance.

11/08/18 9:05 AM

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.

10/31/18 9:02 AM

Lyra- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

If you would like to meet Lyra, please visit the shelter.

10/26/18 12:58 PM

Pet dies in structure fire in Bar Nunn

Emergency crews responded to Prarie Lane in the community of Bar Nunn for reports of a structure fire. Natrona County Fire Protection District Cheif Bob Fawcett says that the call... Read more »

10/18/18 7:47 PM

Rabies topic of next Zimmerman lecture

Rabies is a virus that causes a serious infection of the brain in humans and other mammals.

10/18/18 10:38 AM

Dagger- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

This good looking guy is Dagger.

10/17/18 11:56 AM

Creamy- Casper Humane Society Pet of the Week

Creamy was found as a stray.

10/10/18 2:16 PM

Kwinn- Casper Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

Little Kwinn loves to play and likes people very much.

10/04/18 2:55 PM

Wyoming Highway Patrol retired K-9 dies

The following was submitted to Oil City News by the Wyoming Highway Patrol: Wyoming Highway Patrol lost a former Narcotics Detection K-9 on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Basil passed away... Read more »

09/29/18 7:07 AM