FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about adopting, lost or found pets, surrendering an animal, volunteering, or supporting Moyer Animal Shelter? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we receive.
Adoption
You can browse our Available Dogs and Available Cats pages to see the dogs and cats currently looking for homes. You can also visit Moyer Animal Shelter during public hours to learn more about the animals in our care.
Start by browsing our available pets or visiting the shelter. If you find an animal you are interested in, you can spend time getting to know them and speak with our staff about whether they may be a good fit for your household.
Once you are ready to move forward, you will complete an adoption application. Our team will review the application and help guide you through the remaining steps.
Yes. Potential adopters complete an adoption application so our team can learn more about your household, lifestyle, current pets, and what you are looking for in a companion.
Cat Adoption Fees
- Kittens (under 6 months): $100
- Adult Cats (6 months to 7 years): $75
- Senior Cats (8+ years): $40
Dog Adoption Fees
- Puppies (under 6 months): $200
- Adult Dogs (6 months to 7 years): $150
- Senior Dogs (8+ years): $75
You can meet the pets currently looking for homes on our Available Dogs and Available Cats pages.
Adoption fee includes spay/neutering, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, health exam and medical records.
Yes. We encourage potential adopters to spend time with an animal and ask questions before moving forward with an adoption application.
Let our staff know when you visit or apply. We can provide information about the animal and help you think through whether they may be a good fit for your household.
Lost, Found & Reclaim
Contact Moyer Animal Shelter as soon as possible and provide as much information as you can, including a description of your pet, where they were last seen, and any identifying details.
You can also check with the shelter to see whether your pet has been brought into our care.
Contact Moyer Animal Shelter for guidance. If possible, provide details about where the animal was found, what they look like, and whether they appear to have identification.
If you believe your pet is at Moyer Animal Shelter, contact our team as soon as possible. We can help confirm whether the animal is in our care and explain the next steps in the reclaim process.
Surrender & Community Cats
If you are considering surrendering a pet, please contact Moyer Animal Shelter before bringing the animal to the shelter.
Our team can discuss your situation, current shelter availability, and possible next steps.
Moyer Animal Shelter provides information and guidance related to community cats and Trap, Neuter, Return efforts.
If you have questions about outdoor cats or a community cat colony in the Powell area, contact the shelter to learn more.
Foster, Volunteer & Support
Fostering is one of the ways community members can support Moyer Animal Shelter.
Foster opportunities may vary depending on the needs of the shelter and the animals currently in care. Contact our team to learn about current opportunities.
Volunteer opportunities may include walking and socializing animals, cleaning and organizing, helping with enrichment activities, assisting at events and fundraisers, taking photos, and supporting special shelter projects.
Volunteer opportunities and requirements may vary by age and activity.
There are several ways to support Moyer Animal Shelter, including financial donations, Wish List items, sponsoring an animal, fostering, volunteering, and participating in fundraising events.
Visit our Donate page to learn more.
Yes. Moyer Animal Shelter has a Wish List for supplies and everyday items used to care for animals at the shelter.
You can shop our Amazon Wishlist to see what we need most, or visit our Donate page for more ways to give.
General Shelter Information
Moyer Animal Shelter serves dogs and cats in Powell and the surrounding communities. Our work includes adoptions, lost and found pets, reclaim and surrender assistance, fostering, community education, and other shelter services.
Moyer Animal Shelter serves the Powell, Wyoming community. For current location details or directions, please visit our Contact page or get in touch with our team.
Moyer Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 6:00 PM.
You can reach Moyer Animal Shelter using the information below:
Phone: 307-754-1019
Email: moyeranimalshelter@gmail.com
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, Noon to 6:00 PM
After Hours Call or Text: 307-410-9450
