Laramie Animal Shelter

Laramie, WY

Spay/neuter is provided at no extra cost with help from the Laramie Animal Welfare Society; adopted cats receive a microchip, a free first city license, and a collar and tag.

Adoption fee From $40

Hours Mon-Fri 1pm-5:30pm

Areas served Laramie and the surrounding area, Wyoming

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $40

Reported as either a flat $40 for dogs and cats, or $50 for adult cats and $60 for kittens under 4 months, depending on source; confirm current pricing directly.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Laramie Animal Shelter at (307) 721-5385 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Albany County at a glance

Population 38,249

Housing units 18,851

Est. households with a cat 5,484

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Reported as either a flat $40 for dogs and cats, or $50 for adult cats and $60 for kittens under 4 months, depending on source; confirm current pricing directly.

What are your hours?

Monday-Friday, 1pm to 5:30pm.

Get involved

Support Laramie Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Laramie Animal Shelter at (307) 721-5385 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.