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  1. What Do You Do With a Wild Animal Baby?
    Monday, July 19, 2010
  2. Kids Give Animal Shelter Donations Instead of Birthday Gifts
    Tuesday, June 08, 2010
  3. A Letter to My Dog from a Veterinarian
    Friday, April 30, 2010
  4. Feeling Squirrelly
    Monday, April 12, 2010
  5. Great Horned Owl Rises Again on Easter
    Tuesday, April 06, 2010
  6. Celebrate Spay Day USA!
    Sunday, February 21, 2010
  7. Western Plains Animal Refuge No-Kill Animal Shelter Video - Check It Out!
    Wednesday, February 10, 2010
  8. I Rescued a Human Today
    Friday, February 05, 2010
  9. Coping with the Loss of a Pet
    Thursday, February 04, 2010
  10. A Three-Legged Adoption Update
    Wednesday, January 06, 2010

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What Do You Do With a Wild Animal Baby?

Everybody loves baby animals—we love to hold them, to look at them, to help them. Sometimes,our idea of ‘helping’ can actually be harmful to the animal and even to ourselves! Here are some really good guidelines to follow in any encounters you may have with a baby critter. ... << MORE >>

Kids Give Animal Shelter Donations Instead of Birthday Gifts

Two local Hays children decided this year for their birthday they were going to have their friends make donations to Western Plains Animal Refuge instead of get gifts for themselves. Myranda and Matthew had their party in the lawn at the refuge, which was followed by a tour given by Dr. Jessica Braun. The children ... ... << MORE >>

A Letter to My Dog from a Veterinarian

Having been a veterinarian for, well, let's just say a long time, I have had the mixed blessing of seeing many very loved pets breathe their final breath. It is never an easy situation for the people in the animal's life. In fact, it's heartbreaking to watch, but a gift to be a part of.

Our pets become so much a part of our lives. Yes, they are a responsibility, but pets love us unconditionally and add something to our lives like nothing else can.

When my dog Stoupie ... << MORE >>

Feeling Squirrelly

This squirrel was found in a garage in Hays, Kansas. The squirrel was not active and seemed to have either fallen from a tree or been attacked. The little guy was very shook up for hours. The homeowners placed him in a box for safe keeping and brought him to Western Plains Animal Refuge ... ... << MORE >>

Great Horned Owl Rises Again on Easter

A great horned owl was saved on Easter Sunday While many people were in church or enjoying Easter brunch, we had our own little version of a resurrection this Easter Sunday. ... << MORE >>

Celebrate Spay Day USA!

Spay Day USA Tuesday, February 23 is the 16th Annual Spay Day USA. This is an annual campaign by The Humane Society of the United States to highlight the importance of saving animals’ lives by spaying and neutering. This year, Western Plains Animal Refuge, The Animal Health Center of Hays, and Colorado Animal Rescue Express are teaming up to provide a “Pay What You Can” spay/neuter event ... ... << MORE >>

Western Plains Animal Refuge No-Kill Animal Shelter Video - Check It Out!

Our video is complete! Special thanks to our Facebook fans who donated their personal pet photos for this video. How wonderful to see how much your pets are loved! Please remember those dogs and cats who do not yet have a home. And, as always, don't buy ... ADOPT! For more information on us, or to see how you can help, please visit us at www.westernplainsanimalrefuge.org ... << MORE >>

I Rescued a Human Today

I Rescued a Human Today. Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. ... << MORE >>

Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Compared to most of us, our pets live relatively short lives. The death of a furry friend can affect some of us more than the death of a relative or friend. Few people are not touched by a pet, and especially their passing on. ... << MORE >>

A Three-Legged Adoption Update

Here's an update on a dog who was adopted this past year. When Sammi came to us, her leg had a horrific injury and had to be amputated. She also had heartworms. Either issue would have been a death sentence for her, either at the Humane Society, or on her own. But we love a challenge, and we love happy endings! We fixed Sammi up and sent her to a rescue in Colorado, where she found a fantastic home with someone from the Rocky Mountain Lab Rescue, ... ... << MORE >>
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