Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter Feature Two Adoptable Pets

APRIL 30, 2025 |

Photo – Chase and Milo are available for adoption – Courtesy Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter

Homeless animals at the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter are searching for loving families. The shelter is home to 19 dogs and three cats. Seven dogs are currently participating in the Cage to Save Program, an initiative unique to Rawlins where inmates of the nearby Wyoming State Penitentiary spend nine weeks training shelter dogs in basic obedience and good canine citizenship. Rawlins Police Lieutenant Daria Hooper said animals are being adopted from the shelter at nearly the same rate they are arriving.

This month, Lieutenant Hooper asked to spotlight a nine-year-old Great Dane named Chase.

Great Danes typically live between seven and ten years. Lieutenant Hooper said Chase is dog, cat, and kid friendly.

The Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter would also like to highlight a young male black cat named Milo. Lieutenant Hooper said Milo may be timid at first but quickly adjusts to people. Milo is also dog, cat, and kid friendly.

Volunteers are always needed at the Rawlins animal shelter. Lieutenant Hooper explained that after passing a background check, an animal control officer will teach the volunteer how to properly take care of the shelter animals.

The Rochelle Animal Shelter also offers a foster program. Lieutenant Hooper said the foster program allows people to temporarily bring a shelter animal into their homes.

Lieutenant Hooper said the animal shelter is aways in need of donations of pet treats and blankets.

For more information about adoption, volunteering, or fostering, contact the Rawlins Rochelle Animal Shelter at 328-4534. Staff are available from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Adoption fees are $35 for cats and $50 for dogs.