Wyoming Coalition for Animal Protection (WYCAP)

IN THE NEWS:

Animal Welfare Groups Offer $20,000 In Rewards For Wyoming Wolf Torture Info

Animal welfare groups are upping the ante on trying to get a Wyoming man to face more criminal penalties for allegedly tormenting a young wolf, offering $20,000 in reward money.

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Did you know Wyoming’s animal protection laws rank our state at the bottom tier of all states, according to the Animal Legal Defense Fund, who tracks the national animal welfare laws. WYCAP wants to change that! We’re a nonprofit run by volunteers. We need donations for things like grant matching, public education programs, training, media, and paying for costs associated with changing laws and legal advocacy.

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WYCAP is looking for a Grant Writer to assist us.

If you would like to put your grant writing skills to good use, we are looking for a Grant Writer to join our volunteer team. We are currently operating solely on donations. If we were able to raise more funds, it would allow us to have a greater reach and make a larger impact in helping animals within Wyoming.

Please provide some information on your grant writing experience and why you would like to volunteer for WYCAP. Non-profit preferred, but not required.

APPLY BY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: animal.protection23r@gmail.com

Report Animal Cruelty.

Find more information on what to report and how - provided by the ASPCA.

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Wyoming ranked in the top 5 worst states for animal protection laws.

Learn How You Can Help WYCAP Pass Legislation

If you would like to submit an article to be featured in our next newsletter, please send an email to animal.protection23r@gmail.com!

Latest News

Lady of I-80...Don’t Look Away!

While walking around they noticed a small brown dog, ambling down the onramp onto I-80. Looking around there were no cars or humans in sight and the nearest town was 50 miles away. These Good Samaritans acted quickly and scooped up this tiny red Dachshund and took her on into Rock Springs.

Chamber of Horrors

I was horrified to recently discover that Green River along with two other cities in Wyoming still use a gas chamber to kill unwanted animals.

Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary

Visit the Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary at Double D Ranch in Lander, Wyoming. You can tour their property and see over 250 wild horses. Most come from round ups in Herd Management Areas (HMAs) in Wyoming, California, Nevada, and Utah managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Ask Sherlick Hound

Have a question about your pet? Just ask me and I’ll dig and dig, till I find an answer; after all, I was born to dig! Send questions to: AskSherlickHound@gmail.com

Pet Pantries Help Those in Need

I’m a big fan of programming that helps people

keep their pets and avoid shelter surrenders. I thought,

why not a “free little pet pantry” for those needing pet

food?

Tips for Finding Lost Pets

Lost Pet? – Tips to Locate Your Lost Pet

We’re good pet owners, right? We would never let

anything happen to Buddy or Daisy! But it happens

sometimes. Pets get lost.

PAWS of Jackson Hole Hits Fundraising Goal of $200,000

PAWS was able to achieve it’s $200,000 Comedy Campaign goal for 2021. The next in-person Tuxes & Tails Gala in Jackson Hole will take place on June 30, 2022.

PAWS is a hub for animal welfare services with 8 community programs to help pets and their people. PAWS of Jackson Hole’s mission is to serve as a community resource to prevent pet homelessness, to protect pets from harm and suffering, and to promote responsible ownership.

Jackson Hole Poop Fairies

PAWS of JH has estimated around 8,000 dogs in Teton Co. add almost three tons of dog poop per day to our environment.

PAWS’s volunteer Poop Fairy program provides consistent clean-up, public outreach and education to the community.

Why Foster? Tips for New Dog Fosters

Pets can make huge progress in foster care. It’s unbelievable how a pet can transform with a few days of love and human contact.