High Plains PAW Rescue makes presentation to commissioners

A local animal rescue organization made a presentation during Monday’s Cheyenne County Commissioners meeting.

Sybil Prosser, representing High Plains PAW Rescue, explained the mission of her organization.

“We take all the dogs and cats brought in as strays or found,” she said.

This week alone, the rescue is set to receive four dogs.

Animals under the care of the organization are thoroughly checked out by a veterinarian, then moved to a foster home while awaiting adoption.

The program hopes to find its own facility within five years.

Prosser said the rescue offers a service that is lacking in C...