EDITORIAL: Dog owners mourning loss of pets

Posted 5/5/15

The Wyoming Veterinary Laboratory confirmed last week that three locally owned dogs, a coyote, a skunk, a raccoon and possibly several other animals died due to what appears to be an act of intentional poisoning. 

It’s likely people’s dogs …

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EDITORIAL: Dog owners mourning loss of pets

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Thumbs down to the person or persons who poisoned animals in the Timber Creek area near Meeteetse. 

The Wyoming Veterinary Laboratory confirmed last week that three locally owned dogs, a coyote, a skunk, a raccoon and possibly several other animals died due to what appears to be an act of intentional poisoning. 

It’s likely people’s dogs weren’t the target for the poison, but those beloved pets died anyway. Regardless of their intentions, whoever laid that poison out for animals to consume certainly was up to no good. Our hearts go out to the people who lost furry family members due to someone’s callous actions. 

Meanwhile, thumbs up to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and those pet owners for putting up a $6,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprit or culprits. We hope that incentive helps bring them to justice. 

Thumbs up to a positive, pleasant meeting of the Park County Fair Board. The board met for the first time last week after three new members, Troy Wiant of Cody and Sara Skalsky and Teecee Barrett of Powell, were appointed. 

The board expressed a willingness to work with the Park County Commission. Park County Commissioner Tim French echoed the sentiment, encouraging good communication between the two governing entities. Park County Events Coordinator Echo Renner also indicated a desire to work with the board. 

With the 2015 Park County Fair less than three months away, and several superintendent positions left to fill, the fair board and Renner are aware they have their work cut out for them. They say they’re willing to give it their all.

We encourage everyone involved with this year’s fair to step up and help make it a success. 

Thumbs up to the opening of the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park on Friday. Many locals consider the spring and fall seasons their time to visit our first national park, which just happens to be our backyard. We are fortunate to live so close to some of the most amazing wonders of geology and nature. 

Soon to follow will be the opening of U.S. Highway 14-A over the Big Horns from Lovell to Sheridan, and U.S. 212 over the Beartooth Mountains. 

These are wonderful places to go to get away from the stress or blahs of everyday life — as long as we use common sense. Check the forecast and road conditions, drive carefully and use caution around animals, and remember to take bear spray if you venture into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This time of year, grizzlies and black bears are hungry after months of hibernation, and they often don’t react well if surprised, especially while they’re feeding on a carcass or other food.

Thumbs up to the apprehension and sentencing of a Utah man who stole a Powell woman’s identity last year. His arrest was thanks in large part to the diligent work of Powell police.

Although the ID thief asked to be released so he could work to make restitution, his record shows little, if any, remorse for his theft of several people’s identities and the resulting nightmare he created for his victims, other than regret that he got caught.

While posing as Amy Moore, he opened credit card accounts, bought all kinds of merchandise online, purchased and activated cell phones and did a tremendous amount of damage to her credit. 

This is a sobering reminder of that, while today’s technology aids in every aspect of our lives, it also poses a very real risk when the wrong people get a hold of other people’s identifying information. 

It seems unlikely that there was anything that the victim could have done to prevent this situation, but we all need to take whatever steps are possible to protect our personal information. 

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