Experience the thrill of watching the smartest dogs in the world show off their skills at the 6th Annual Steamboat Stock Dog Challenge.

Check this section for fun information on Pets and Animals or if you have a fun fact to contribute Animal Assistance League at 870-7554.Did you know that children exposed to cats and dogs during their first year of life appear less likely to develop allergies in life?

The Henry Ford Health System in Detroit followed 833 children from birth to age 6 or 7, and found that children who were exposed to dogs and cats 1 year or younger were significantly less likely to test positive for allergies later in life than those who were not.

There are many wonderful places you can ride your horse in Routt County. A few are listed below. If you have more good public spots to add, contact The Orton Family Foundation with a description. This information needs to be collected. Let us know if you are interested in participating.

Don't forget to always respect private property owers.

Please use these links to learn about what pets are available for adoption in our area. There are 2 shelters nearby that make every effort to find a suitable home for a nice pet. Learn more about what pets are at the shelters by visiting the links below.

In our region there are a number of places to stay that allow you to bring your pet. Many require a deposit. You can check with the following accomodations for more information. If you offer accomodations that accept Pets and would like to be listed on this page, please contact The Animal Assistance League at 870-7554

Hotels, Motels:
Alpiner ($15 per stay damage deposit)
Holiday Inn ($25 damage dep/pet)
Nordic Lodge ($10 per stay, $50 damage dep, no cats)
Ptarmigan Inn ($10)
Rabbit Ears

Condos:
Scandinavian Lodge

Houses Reserve through

Urban Wildlife: Situations and Solutions

Common urban mammals: squirrel, raccoon, opossum, skunk, rat

Lawn and Garden damage -- use noise (loud rock music or an all news station on a radio), bright lights at night, and smells (ammonia, human hair, moth balls) to repel animals; and treat your lawn to kill the grubs that animals will go after.

Unwanted "house guests" -- use noise, light, and smell repellents; close off openings where animals are getting in; put pet food away at night, close garbage cans tightly (use bungee cords if necessary), and eliminate other sources of food.