The Rock Springs Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the placement of previously homeless animals in new, loving environments.
We alter and vaccinate all animals prior to placement, and screen all applicants to ensure a lifelong match between people and pets. We also educate the community about the importance of spaying and neutering pets, proper pet care, and animal welfare. We place dogs, cats and exotic animals in loving, forever homes!
Our medical bills are really piling up after a busy season of spaying, neutering and vaccinating adoptable animals. Please give generously by sending us a cheque (made out to the Rock Springs Humane Society) or by donating cash at the shelter or at any one of our donation boxes in the Rock Springs and Green River area.
Alternatively, you can pay down our vet bills directly by making a payment on our account at Desert View Animal Hospital (940 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901) by credit card, debit card, cash, or cheque.
We are also always in need of in-kind donations. Right now we are looking for the following:
Cat litter
Cat blankets/beds
Rabbit and Guinea Pig Food
Rodent litter
Paper towels
Bleach and other cleaning products
Garbage Bags
Latex Gloves
Postage Stamps
Shop at Rock Springs Coffee & Herb! For the entire month of November, 10% of all purchases will go toward helping the animals at the Humane Society. They carry a wonderful selection of teas, coffees, specialty products, and gift items. They are located at 2714 Commercial Way just off Foothill Blvd (near the Smith's grocery). Please call 307-382-4403 for more information or for store hours.
Pet photo contest! Please send in your cutest, funniest or wackiest pet photos by December 30th. You can email them to Danielle at dmchenail@yahoo.ca; mail them to the Society at 310 Yellowstone Rd. Rock Springs, WY 82901; or better yet, come on by the Society and drop them off! Winning photos will be posted on our new website in January and winners (and their pets) will receive prizes!
New Website in the works! Watch this space for information on our new and improved website - it should be live by December 2008.
We have a date for this year's SantaPaws. Mark Saturday, December 13th on your calendars. Come bring your pets for a professional portrait with Santa and buy raffle tickets for 2 dog and 2 cat Christmas stockings stuffed with goodies! More details to follow...
Our 3rd Annual Dracupaws was a resounding success on October 25th! Thank you for your support
Our first-annual Holiday Market on November 15th out at the Humane Society was so much fun! Thank you for coming down to do some holiday shopping and help the homeless pets at the shelter. It was such a hit we are already planning the next one!
Thank you to the following businesses:
- Rock Springs Coffee & Herb for their in-kind and cash donations
- the Walmart in Rock Springs for giving us a gift card to purchase supplies for this event
-the Silpada, Passion Parties, Tupperware, Pampered Chef, and Cookie Lee vendors for donating a portion of their sales toward the shelter
All applicants are screened to ensure the best match between you and the pet you wish to adopt. Your honesty during the application process will ensure you adopt the best pet for you...and that the animal receives the best home!
To keep in mind when you're considering adoption: we do not allow dogs to be kept on chains and we do not allow dogs or cats to be kept solely outdoors. The animals in our care are full of joy and affection -they deserve to be your cherished companions!
Our fees are $100 for dogs, $120 for puppies, $80 for cats and $100 for kittens. The adoption fee for exotic animals varies by species. This fee covers the cost of spaying/neutering your new pet, and providing vaccinations.
We also welcome any inquiries from breed rescue organizations concerning the adoption of our pure-bred animals. We have the utmost respect for all the dedicated and hardworking people giving their all for the breed they love, and will be glad to work with any breed rescue organization that believes in spaying/neutering.
From I-80, take Rock Springs Elk Street Exit, turn north/right onto Elk Street/Highway 191 North. Turn west/left on Yellowstone Road. Our shelter is on the right, about a mile past the Mobil gas station. Our hours are 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, seven days per week. We are closed on major holidays.
