Animal ControlFriday, November 6
The Women's Club finished a remodeled dog play area at Rock Springs Animal Control
The Good Day Rock Springs team
If you've got a soft spot for shelter dogs, here's good news: the GFWC Women's Club of Sweetwater County has finished a remodeled dog play area at Rock Springs Animal Control, with artificial turf and shade cover. "It will make a huge difference for the dogs," Mayor Max Mickelson said. Money for upgrades is limited because Animal Control falls under the Police Department, Chief Bill Erspamer explained. Funding came from donations by individuals and businesses, a raffle basket at the Green River Farmers Market and International Day in July.
140animals the shelter is housing, roughly
Animal Control Supervisor Lydia Gomez said the facility is seeing a massive influx.
Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle
- Gold paw plaques: nine, for donations of $1,000 or more
- Silver paw plaques: Commerce Bank of Wyoming and CJ's Signs
- Build time: five months, against a two-year projection
- Still coming: ramp, agility poles, a jump and a shade structure
About 90% of Animal Control's animals find homes
90%Share of animals placed in homes, approximately
Source: Wyoming Tribune Eagle
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Share of animals placed in homes, approximately | 90% |
Gomez said the shelter still accepts community donations to help cover spay and neuter costs.
Sources: Green River Star, Wyoming Tribune Eagle