About

Pyper

Welcome to Black Dog Animal Rescue (BDAR), where we are working towards a No-Kill Wyoming. We are a small organization run solely on a volunteer basis and funded entirely through donations. BDAR believes that no healthy, treatable, or rehabilitatable animal should be euthanized in Wyoming’s shelters because of population restrictions the length of time it [...]

Happy Endings

Amelia

The following links are updates provided by families after they have adopted from BDAR Inc. They do not represent every dog adopted from us, but we are happy to share our success stories with you when we get them. Congratulations to all of the lucky dogs who have found their way home, at last. (This page is still [...]

Adopt

Turner

Welcome to the Black Dog Animal Rescue Inc adoption program! The following information is requested so we can assist you in the selection of a new dog. This form and a consultation with a BDAR representative are designed to help you find a dog most compatible to your lifestyle. Recommend on FacebookTweet about itPrint for [...]

Volunteer

BDAR Adoption event


Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Black Dog Animal Rescue (BDAR). It is a simple truth that organizations like ours could not exist and continue to save lives, without the dedication, compassion, and hard work of volunteers. Learn More

News

  • scooter

    $99 Adoption Drive!

      Join us as we partner with The Doo House and The Feed Store in Laramie Wyoming for a great adoption drive! January 14th from 11-3, we’ll be onsite at The Feed Store in West Laramie with several adoptable dogs. Adoption fees are reduced to only $99! As always, all of our dogs are spayed [...]

  • Puzzle

    Puzzle goes to PetCo!

    Earlier this summer, BDAR rescued a dog from death row in a local shelter. We had to raise money for him to go to boarding at first because we didn’t have a foster home immediately available. The 4 year old lab/husky/heeler mix – called Puzzle, quickly became a volunteer favorite and charmed people at adoption [...]

  • Libby

    What does it mean to be a No-Kill shelter?

        The following is the first in a two part essay written by BDAR’s President and Founder, Britney Wallesch   Twenty years ago, the idea of No-Kill shelters was a completely foreign concept; an unattainable dream put forth by animal rights advocates, tree-huggers, vegetarians and hippies.  Those “in the know,” who had been managing [...]

  • Amelia

    What is a good dog?

    By Tara & Brendon Orr October 21, 2010 What is a good dog? Most people’s perception of a good dog is defined based on what we watch growing up. Mental images of a Lassie, Rin Tin Tin, or the like, heavily influence our desires and expectations for an obedient, well-behaved, exemplary dog that never misbehaves. [...]

  • Bark and Wine

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  • BDAR is now tax-exempt under IRS code 501 (c)(3)

    June 28, 2010 Dear Friends and Supporters, Since February of 2008, Black Dog Animal Rescue Inc (BDAR) has been operating as No-Kill dog rescue based out of Cheyenne, WY. The organization has been run entirely by volunteers and supported through private donations and adoption fees. All of the animals in our care are spayed or [...]

  • Why We Foster

    By Laurie Roylance, Volunteer Foster Mom April 2, 2010 Have you ever thought about fostering a homeless animal? What keeps you from doing it? Step up and give it a try! Fostering doesn’t have to be forever and if life takes demanding turns you have the option to step back so there is little risk. [...]

  • BDAR wins $1,000.00 from The Animal Rescue Site and PetFinder.com!

    January 25, 2010 -In early November, we found out we had been entered into a nationwide shelter challenge. This event includes any rescues or shelters who actively post adoptable pets on the PetFinder.com database. The challenge ran for several months and required us to reach out to our supporters and ask them to vote for [...]

  • Tressa Wellman awarded 2009 Cheyenne Kennel Club Humanitarian of the Year Award

    January 11, 2010 – In May 2009, BDAR was very fortunate to begin working with Tressa Wellman, a native of Torrington with a passion for dogs and volunteer work. While BDAR has several fantastic volunteers, all of whom help us succeed and save lives every day, Tressa has often gone above and beyond to help [...]

P.O. Box 2435 Cheyenne, WY 82003 (307) 214-6600