animals

In Wyoming, cattle outnumber people two to one, and plenty of other furry pets roam around. But there are fewer and fewer veterinarians to care for them. We visit one lifelong vet in Big Piney who’s feeling the pinch.

Porsche Lane, the pygmy goat, became the focus of a lawsuit over constitutional rights when her owner was told she couldn’t keep the goat at home.

Some 70 West Bank-rescued dogs were flown across the Atlantic Ocean, ending up at different shelters across the country. It’s a taxing journey for any animal, but for 10 of these dogs, their trip ended here in Wyoming at The Kindness Ranch, an animal sanctuary tucked into flat, grassy lands on Wyoming’s eastern plains.

Wyoming Animal shelters have their resources strained from a decrease in space for animals and decreased donations. Community engagement is becoming increasingly needed during this challenging time.

The Kindness Ranch, a Wyoming-based animal sanctuary, recently helped rescue 4 beagles from the illegal meat trade in China. The dogs were transported to Los Angeles on July 4th and were then brought to the ranch’s headquarters in Hartville, Wyoming.

Tardigrades are microscopic eight-legged animals that have been known to survive extreme conditions. University of Wyoming researchers are now applying their research of tardigrade survival skills to vaccines. Wyoming Public Radio’s Sage Montana spoke to Boothby. They started by talking about what a tardigrade is.

They allege that the university didn't want to compromise the massive amounts of federal funding Ren brought to the university — which could have been as much as $2 million a year.

The Wild Animal Sanctuary acquired the land needed for its Wild Horse Refuge last month and plans to open in the spring, providing more than 22,000 acres for wild horses to roam.

HB0095 failed on a 30-32 vote in the House after concerns were raised about overreaching into local government affairs while supporters touted it as a way to protect these governments from efforts by animal rights activists targeting rodeos and other agricultural-related animal activities.

Animal Shelters in Wyoming have seen an increase in surrenders and stray animals in the past year leading to high-capacity issues. Recently, a University of Florida report found that in many places, this high capacity is due to the decrease in spay and neuter surgeries during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in Wyoming, there's more to it than just that.