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1. What is the Mission of the Animal Shelter?

It is the mission of the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter and Rawlins Animal Control to provide high quality care to all animals in its care, to prevent suffering and to provide an effective animal control program in the community by actively enforcing state and local laws, while promoting responsible pet ownership and welfare.

2. What are the responsibilities of the Animal Control Officers?

Animal Control Officers work with the Police Department under the direction of the Police Chief. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to picking up strays, handling animal nuisance issues, pet care education, assisting Police Officers when animals need to be removed or restrained, writing citations, testifying in court. The ACOs maintain the animal shelter and care for the animals.

3. Where can I obtain a license for my pet?

You can obtain a license at City Hall (521 W Cedar Street) with proof of Rabies Vaccination, additionally there are two Veterinary Hospitals that sell licenses, Carbon County Veterinary Hospital @ 921 Airport Road, 307-324-5635 and Hones Veterinary Service, LLC @ 517 W. Spruce Street, 307-324-9999.

4. What can I do if I have lost my pet?

Call the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter at 307- 328-4534 or the Rawlins Police Department at 307-328-4530 and report the missing pet as soon as possible. Visit the Animal Shelter at 2711 E. Murray to ensure that your pet is not there. Keep identification tags on your pet at all times. To update the license data base contact the Deputy City Clerk to report a change of address for your pet 307-328-4500.

5. How can I avoid dog attacks?

If you encounter a vicious dog, DO NOT RUN. Instead, move slowly away from the animal by walking backwards or sideways. Do not turn your back on the dog. If the dog approaches you and you cannot keep distance between you, stand very still and avoid any sudden movements. If you are laying on the ground, lay still, avoid any sudden movements and protect your face and neck.

6. How common is rabies in Wyoming?

According to a news release from the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, the disease is endemic in skunk populations in the northern and northeastern parts of Wyoming and in the bat population state wide.

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8. How do I get rid of Boxelder Bugs?

Combine Dawn Dish Soap (the blue one) in a spray bottle or weed sprayer with lots of water and a small amount of soap (you may need to adjust the amount of soap depending on the size of the sprayer). They will die within 50 seconds.