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Dog-gone days for Fido: Cheyenne bans all pets

By Kevin Mason

kmason@wyomingnews.com

CHEYENNE -- The Cheyenne City Council Monday night approved the nation's first animal ban.

The new statute will prohibit the sale, adoption and ownership of all new animals within the city limits.

The ban includes dogs, cats, rabbits, gerbils, mice, hamsters, all species of reptiles, rats, horses, cattle (including bulls and calves used for rodeo), sheep and other animals deemed inappropriate for the community.

Tropical fish will be allowed as long as they stay in their tanks.

For animal owners, that means only existing pets will be allowed within the city.

They were grandfathered in after an amendment was offered by Councilwoman Judy Case.

She offered it after a city-hired consultant made the recommendation.

The city now plans to tout the fact that it is an "Animal-free Community" on each of the signs that visitors see when they come into town.

Words to that effect will be added to the signs in time for Cheyenne Frontier Days.

The new ban is response to an earlier proposal to ban dogs at local sporting venues. That idea grew out of public concern that some dog owners were allowing their dogs to leave feces on sporting fields.

City staff wanted to ban dogs altogether, but a majority of the council thought the idea was unfair since it targeted just one species of pet.

The council opted for a total ban on a 10-0 vote.

"I think this is an historic vote," Mayor Jack Spiker. "Not only is the city treating all pet owners the same, but this is a unanimous decision on the part of the council -- the first in a long time."

Councilman Pete Laybourn told the rest of the council it was time to "put up or shut up."

He offered an amendment that provides for a procedure to take a census of the number of existing animals within the city and for police to monitor all animals and all waste found in the community.

Councilman Tom Segrave called for a local pet registration that will charge existing pet owners $125 for each dog they own, $75 for each cat and $25 for other animals that are allowed outdoors.

The money will be used to keep files each animal's DNA to determine which animals are responsible for leaving feces on Greenways, in parks or at sporting fields around the city.

Segrave called for this amendment after hearing from some soccer parents that even the pet ban did not go far enough.

They sought further guarantees that no feces would get on their children.

It passed 8-2. Laybourn and Case voted no.

The only other amendment to the ban centered on Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Animals will be allowed to be brought in during the 10-day run of world's largest outdoor rodeo.

Spiker said CFD was too important to the city's economy to ban all animals during the annual event.

Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Director Rick Parrish said this ban will solve a lot of problems.

"As Cheyenne gets fewer pets, the problem (of animal waste in public places) will begin to go away," he said. "I will bet that people will welcome the idea of not having to worry about walking or having their children play with feces in public places."

Councilman Don Pierson, who said last month that if the city's leash law was enforced there wouldn't be a problem, changed his position and backed the idea wholeheartedly.

"This is better than I thought it would be," he said.

Spiker said he was concerned that the animal ban may force some people to move to rural areas where they can have as many animals as they wish.

But they would not, he said, be allowed to bring their pets into the city.

"We will let the county deal with all those extra animals," he said.

Laramie County Commission Jeff Ketcham has hailed the measure, calling it a form of "reverse annexation."

He welcomed all pet owners to move outside city limits after he had an angry exchange with Spiker at a recent public meeting on the matter.

APRIL FOOLS!

Reader Comments

cathy jackson wrote on Jul 13, 2008 2:50 PM:

" I was actually using google to find a town that prohibited pets and was very excited to see this article. I am looking for a human to human contact place. My home life is ruined with everybody's "best friend" yelling at the top of their voices all day. Their owners' response is always, "well, dogs bark!". I am desperate to move somewhere where there IS NO DOGS! I was very upset to read that you were kidding! "

Ani wrote on Apr 25, 2008 9:33 PM:

" I'm brazilian but I live em Wyoming. I want a white lhasa apso - free.
I love dogs!!!!!!!!!!!! "

John Son wrote on Apr 14, 2008 4:56 PM:

" too bad you didn't ban democrats too. "

John's Son wrote on Apr 14, 2008 4:50 PM:

" I would like to express my opinion about your ban on pets.I am ashamed of your city. "

Uh... wrote on Apr 8, 2008 6:59 PM:

" This was over a week ago, could there be some fresh material please? "

Laura wrote on Apr 8, 2008 10:57 AM:

" I thought this was great. All I had to do was realize that it was written on the 1st. and knew it was a joke. I think it is wonderful that someone took the time to think it up. I would rather read this kind of thing that makes me laugh instead of a story about somebody trying to hurt somebody else. "

cheyenne SUCKS! wrote on Apr 8, 2008 7:12 AM:

" THIS IS JUST PROOF THAT CHEYENNE AND THE PEOPLE THAT RUN IT ARE A BUNCH OF IGNORANT FOOLS THAT DONT HAVE ANYTHING BETTER TO DO BUT COME UP WITH STUPID APRIL FOOLS JOKES! "

TJS wrote on Apr 8, 2008 12:47 AM:

" I guess you can't please everyone. "

MSR wrote on Apr 7, 2008 8:32 PM:

" Great job by the WTE. I may not agree with what they do all the time, but this was funny. Barasso being Hilary Clinton's VP was also hilarious.

If you found this to be offensive, or in bad taste -- Please, do us all a favor and check yourself into the mental institution in Evanston. Because you obviously have problems. Too bad there's not an IQ requirement to read the paper or website, it would cut down on a lot of these comments ... "

walsh wrote on Apr 7, 2008 12:55 PM:

" Best part if how this has people talking. Now, if a Cheyennite could only spell. Wow... it IS true what they say 'bout this here state - we don't need no edumacation' "

Barksalot wrote on Apr 7, 2008 12:52 PM:

" This is awesome - funniest april fools joke in a long time. only sad thing is I wish it were true. neighbors to my east leave two dogs out 24/7 in all weather! neighbors to the north leave barking beagle and yorkie out alllll the time too. why have a pet if it's a decoration for your backyard??? "

Darn-it wrote on Apr 7, 2008 7:37 AM:

" You mean this was a joke. Darn, I kinda liked the idea of banning pets in Cheyenne. We need to continue banning everything that is even slightly offensive, noise, smell, sight, ect... Hey, lets ban April fools jokes!!! Cheyenne will become now as the ban and distrobution center capitol of the USA "

suckers wrote on Apr 6, 2008 7:58 PM:

" That was funny I don't care who you are. If ya didn't like it take your pet elsewhere like the article suggested , like california. "

Billie wrote on Apr 6, 2008 12:26 PM:

" i thought it wAs so funny, i have lived in cheyenne for 55 yrs, and now live in New Mexico.i thought people there had better sence of humor i read the cheyenne paper on my computer "

Smarty pants wrote on Apr 5, 2008 8:17 PM:

" You mean to tell me that this story was an April Fools joke!!
I took as truth and to heart. Where am I? "

Sharon wrote on Apr 5, 2008 8:01 PM:

" The article on banning pets in Cheyenne was in very poor taste even though it was meant to be a April Fools joke! SHAME ON WTE...WONDER IF WILL RENEW MY SUBSCRIPTION????? "

PD wrote on Apr 5, 2008 9:33 AM:

" To A: What an ignorant thing to say that cops are sitting around on street corners with nothing to do at all. My son is a cop and I can tell you your comment is an insult to everyone. Cops put in a lot of time and overtime keeping our community safe. You owe every cop in this city an apology. Shame on you! "

anthony wrote on Apr 4, 2008 9:03 PM:

" lol thats awesome. the fish part was funny pfft must stay in thier tanks "

Willy wrote on Apr 4, 2008 6:03 PM:

" Bill's World Famous & Non-Existent Island Bar and Resort mentioned below is in the county so no changes will take place. The writer didn't mention the wild fox trot dances and beaver races. "

Shamu wrote on Apr 4, 2008 3:37 PM:

" I like the part about fish being OK as long as they stayed in their tank. Of course I am not a fish, but I play one on TV.
-Shamu- "

Mark wrote on Apr 4, 2008 3:35 PM:

" Lighten up folks!
This was a classic tongue in cheek piece. "

PD wrote on Apr 4, 2008 2:44 PM:

" A wrote " HAHA, i think the funniest part was the part where you said that you were going to test the dog crap for dna....i mean, i guess that would give the cops something better to do with their time then sit on street corners doing nothing at all. great april fools joke!! "

A, what an unintelligent remark you made about cops. My son works as a police officer, and believe me, they work harder for the people of this City than you could even imagine, and don't forget they put their lives on the line every day for all of us. You should be ashamed of yourself for what you said! You owe every police officer in the City an apology.
"

A wrote on Apr 4, 2008 10:47 AM:

" HAHA, i think the funniest part was the part where you said that you were going to test the dog crap for dna....i mean, i guess that would give the cops something better to do with their time then sit on street corners doing nothing at all. great april fools joke!! "

OMG wrote on Apr 4, 2008 10:34 AM:

" How can anyone compare animal to kids if you don't like kids stay at home you are unworthy to be around people's kids anyways selfish people lighten up "

Chief wrote on Apr 4, 2008 10:16 AM:

" What's going to happen out at Bill's World Famous and Non-Existant Island Bar and Resort on Red Tail? We love watching the seals come out of the water and playing on the beach. When Slimey makes one of his patented 3-pointers, with his tail, it's free drinks all around. Are they in the city limits? I'd hate to lose their Sunday afternoon show! 5 pound Maine lobsters flown in are one thing, but swimming in the heated lake with Slimey, Dolly, Folly, Golly, Holly, Lolly, Molly and Polly is a hoot. And next Sunday is the Wet Seal Shirt Contest. As a payback to our military community, all Seals receive 50% drinks. "

McCook_agent wrote on Apr 4, 2008 9:54 AM:

" April Fools? You are fools for not making such an idea into law. Pets are dirty, foul, dangerous, and they pollute the air with exhalation of CO2. While we're at it, let's ban all humans from Cheyenne for the same reasons. "

bill wrote on Apr 4, 2008 9:26 AM:

" Being vision impaired, I thought the sign said "America's First Pee Free Community" so I went out and watered my bushes. I'm in jail. "

knucklehead wrote on Apr 4, 2008 9:16 AM:

" My sister, in Australia, agreed to take my dogs. It cost me $1684.00 to ship them air freight. What does April Fools mean? "

Winna Hoeck wrote on Apr 4, 2008 7:10 AM:

" LOL!! My husbands job suddenly shut down for Albany County political reason & don't know when/if they'll get the go ahead so was looking for jobs- What a laugh for a clouded day!! Thanks!! "

Banning mice wrote on Apr 3, 2008 5:14 PM:

" I have been trying to ban mice, and other such rodents from my house for decades. About time the City council has stepped up and offered to help ;) "

Amused wrote on Apr 3, 2008 3:26 PM:

" Animal Lover wrote “How do you think people would have felt if it had to do with banning their screaming brats in the stores and restaurants? "
---Gosh, how can we go about facilitating that? I have long felt that it would be beneficial if we could separate the people with “screaming brats”, or even POTENTIALLY screaming brats, from those of us just out to have a nice evening. I can’t tell you the number of evenings that have been ruined by people who refuse to take proper responsibility for their children in a public setting.

On the April Fool--- Good job, you had me for a minute. Particularly about Barasso. It was when I read the animal article that made me suspect I was being had.
My wife was out of town and came back FUMING that the city would DARE TO DO SUCH A THING. She had already called friends of hers to complain. She didn't think it was nearly as funny as I did,and her friends felt stupid too. "

truth hurts! wrote on Apr 3, 2008 12:20 PM:

" C'mon people, 216 posts & this is still going? Give it up, it was an April's Fool's prank. You ain't smart enough to figure this out yet? "

I'm so upset!!! wrote on Apr 3, 2008 11:51 AM:

" This article was a waste of time. I cannot believe that the newspaper would write an article like this. I am appauled that I have to keep my tropical fish in it's tank!!! You know fish have feelings too!!! "

Brian B wrote on Apr 3, 2008 11:46 AM:

" Maybe a quart-sized plastic bag ban would be appropriate. I.e., if dog owners are required by city ordinance to actually use their bare hands to clean up after their beloved canines have left a turd bomb on the football field, then perhaps the dog owner will think a little more about the best places to walk their dogs. MMMMMM,,,, just a thought???? "

Mike wrote on Apr 3, 2008 10:36 AM:

" For all you out there that got upset over this article. Guess what, the joke is on you. hahahah "

Me to!!! wrote on Apr 3, 2008 10:07 AM:

" To new here.. I thought I was the only one who noticed the IQ prob in Chey-town! I think it's lack of oxygen in the womb! It scares me honestly. Maybe the water? Great Joke WTE! "

mmmkay? wrote on Apr 3, 2008 10:04 AM:

" It happened, it's over, let's go on to other things. Mmmmkay? "

rocket wrote on Apr 3, 2008 9:57 AM:

" marx: is there something wrong with being pro-military?

Also, I find it funny you call other people undeducated when you can't seem to find the "Shift" key, and made mistakes with your spelling. "

marx wrote on Apr 3, 2008 7:19 AM:

" there is a bunch of uneduated red necks in this town, you see in the west we have more open minded views not like thesse religious pro military apes! "

no joke wrote on Apr 2, 2008 11:10 PM:

" How can so many of you say 'lighten up' when there are so many problems today. Such as the rising cost of gas and food. Guess what people, it's those pets we're talking about that will be one of the first expenses people will cut. There won't be laughter then when more strays are on the street and the shelter is full. Jokes, like this one, belong in the national enquire, not a paper we rely on. Where was the artical about the nine year olds who tried to attack their teacher. I think reality is more important right now.
"

Liked it... wrote on Apr 2, 2008 9:21 PM:

" That’s hilarious. With all the news of Laybourn’s shenanigan’s, I thought this story was true, and figured he was behind it. Good one! "

Rita wrote on Apr 2, 2008 8:54 PM:

" Great April Fool's article. I however have found the best way to keep animal feces off of children is to ban children. Rowdy little brats "

Norma Randall wrote on Apr 2, 2008 6:04 PM:

" OK I fell for lock stock and barrel. My son told me it was a joke. I was so mad I started to organize a city council sit in. "

sunny Devlin wrote on Apr 2, 2008 5:46 PM:

" I'd like to think the writer is mocking the animal rights fanatics such as HSUS & Peta and the gullible legislators that are making laws about subjects they know nothing about. They need mocking. But the sad part is how close to the truth this is. California's "Healthy Pet Act" is anything but and would eventually wipe out pet ownership by all but those who don't care about living within the law. It's happening everywhere. If this article is having a laugh AT HSUS and PETA - good. "

Collin Douglas Randall wrote on Apr 2, 2008 5:28 PM:

" haha well done. I am glad that somone still has a sense of humor. as for the people complaining about it find something else to do...like take your dog for a walk hahahah "

A.P. wrote on Apr 2, 2008 5:09 PM:

" "--...the printed version did not have APRIL FOOLS printed at the end of the article--"
Yes, it did. The entire 3rd page of the newspaper was a spoof, and if you examine the right hand bottom corner of the paper you will find the words 'April Fool's' next to the bug-eyed, shocked looking cartoon character. "

Lollipop Gang wrote on Apr 2, 2008 4:48 PM:

" We think this is funny. We are sorry that some stiff-necked individuals didn't think so. Some people may want to consider anger management as an option to deal with residual effects of this "heinous" article. Thanks for tickling our funny bone. "

Ban wrote on Apr 2, 2008 4:48 PM:

" oh no did I spell that wrong the spell police will evaluate me. "

BAN wrote on Apr 2, 2008 4:46 PM:

" Ban is no longer just an antipersperant. "

TR wrote on Apr 2, 2008 4:41 PM:

" If I remember correctly the entire page was a joke and there was in fact a diagram, in the hardcopy version of the paper, that said something along the lines of April Fools, You should have seen the look on your faces. It may not have been in the actual article, but it was there. Lighten up, this is the one day a year the paper can print a completely fictional story to try and give people a laugh. "

Will wrote on Apr 2, 2008 4:33 PM:

" I heard about this fake joke of a story on the Rocky Mtn News website and got a good laugh. There sure are a lot of saps, hillbillies, and yahoos who read this Cheyenne paper and are easy touches for a scam of any kind. Many of the people who commented back on the story are sure dumb, ignorant, and very gullible. "

CityGal wrote on Apr 2, 2008 4:12 PM:

" Paragraph 4 already sets the article up as an April Fool's joke! Lighten up. This was a fun article - Freedom of the Press!!!

BTW Bunny, San Francisco has excellent animal rights laws. Dogs have won over their dog parks by banning unsupervised children. "

E. S. Worthington wrote on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM:

" In light of the animal rights idiots in many parts of the USA today, this just does not seem funny. I hope people become aware that this sort of ruling is possible. A number of areas have lost the right to own breedable animals with usurious fees for those not spayed or neutered. America is losing its rights rapidly due to extremist orgnaizations that collect donations and use them for other than animal welfare. "

Where's Ralph wrote on Apr 2, 2008 2:47 PM:

" Registering his pets for his grand return?

"

To All the Negatives wrote on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM:

" I hope all of the people who are angry or upset about this article write down their names so the rest of us can stay away from you. We'd hate to offend you with the sound of our laughter. "

To Karen And Agnes wrote on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM:

" So no one who is a professional should ever have a sense of humor? Oh my--what sad lives you must lead. Our children are under so much stress these days, much more so than 20 years ago. They are in every kind of activity possible, not to mention school and home obligations. Our children should learn from adults' examples -- it is OK to laugh. It is sad there was no adult around to show either of you what joy the sound of laughter could bring to one's heart. "

CT wrote on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM:

" I cannot believe the people who are actually angry about this. Why? The people complaining are probably the same people that complain about the dogs' feces in the parks and would want to go to such an extreme as DNA testing. "

Homesick Texan wrote on Apr 2, 2008 2:04 PM:

" What a great example of how a vast majority of Cheyenne natives have no or choose not use their education! I love my Aussie more than anything, but I knew almost immediately this was a joke on APRIL FOOLS DAY! The news shouldn’t always be about depressing murders, crimes, and scandels. Great creative writing! I will start reading this paper more often! For everyone that flipped out over it...get a life!Cheyenne needs some serious changes.There are much more important things to worry about in life! "

Sean wrote on Apr 2, 2008 2:01 PM:

" I think some poeple, mainly the ones who got their panties in a bunch over this story, need a life. Grow up and laugh. You're the same ones who can't believe their kids would ever do drugs or join gangs "

Bike Rider wrote on Apr 2, 2008 12:54 PM:

" they spread more feces than the dogs and cats combined Groucho Marx alias Pat Collins does it from a bicycle while riding backwards "

zach wrote on Apr 2, 2008 12:42 PM:

" I thought this was awesome!!!! It was pretty funny... people need to lighten up and live a little bit! "

LilOleMe wrote on Apr 2, 2008 12:16 PM:

" I have to say that although our family who was reading this together was up in arms over it, we busted a gut when we found it was simply a joke:) Laughter is good for the soul:)

As for the man with the 11 year old, I am sorry that your girl was so upset but to blame making things worse on her because of this joke is just wrong. Why aren't you scanning the papers before allowing your young child to read it?

I keep seeing comments about the "newsworthy" needs of people...do you find it better to read about 3rd graders plotting to harm their teacher something you would rather read about? Or how about the victims and their families of school shootings? Or maybe you would find it more entertaining to read about how your loved one was pulverized in a falling building that a terrorist just crashed into?

It's time to have "newsworthy" articles...make me aware, make me think, make me laugh!

Thank you for your April Fools joke. In a time when things are so upsetting most of the time a chuckle is a good thing:) "

Birgit wrote on Apr 2, 2008 11:55 AM:

" Great April Fools Joke! Made me laugh out loud, although I did not tell my dogs about it. Ha, Ha... "

sizzlekat wrote on Apr 2, 2008 11:54 AM:

" OK everyone, have a good laugh. But there is absolutly nothing funny about this "joke". Are you even aware of all the legislation nationwide that is moving toward exactly what you printed. Go to the PETA.com website and see what their primary goal is. THE ELIMINATION OF ALL PET OR ANIMAL OWNERSHIP. And, they are getting legislation passed all over the country heading toward that goal. Check out Palm Beach County and the legislation they just passed.I have been a very responsible cat breeder for 26 years with absolutly NO complaint from any of my kitten buyers. And I have to almost laugh when these ARist spout about how"we are all money grubbing and greedy" I can't remember a year that I ever made a profit. You think this is funny? You need to educate yourself to how un-funny the entire situation has become. I just closed my cattery of normal, loving, healthy cats and kittens. And unless John Q. Public stands up and starts to fight back, in 20 years you won't be able to buy a pedigree animal of any kind. And the shelter won't have any either because of spay/neuter requirments. Still think its funny. "

way too funny wrote on Apr 2, 2008 11:46 AM:

" I think the comments were just as funny as the April Fools Day joke. And I am still laughing over it. "

sporker wrote on Apr 2, 2008 11:09 AM:

" RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CHEYENNE Office of City Clerk March 24, 2008

“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.04.020, DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION
6.04.030(B) AND (C), CAPTURE OF ANIMALS, OF CHAPTER 6.04, DEFINITIONS,
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; SECTION 6.08.030, ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE PROHIBITED, SECTION 6.08.040, OWNING OR KEEPING VICIOUS ANIMALS, SECTION 6.08.080, ANIMALS IN ESTRUS, AND SECTION 6.08.170(B) AND (D), OWNING OR KEEPING A BITING ANIMAL PROHIBITED-PENALTY-SUMMARY IMPOUNDMENTFEES, OF CHAPTER 6.08, ANIMAL CARE CONTROL REGULATIONS GENERALLY; AND SECTION 6.20.020(A), ANIMAL IMPOUNDMENT, OF CHAPTER 6.20, IMPOUNDMENT, OF TITLE 6, ANIMALS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHEYENNE, WYOMING.” Mr.
Laybourn moved to approve on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Brown. Mr. Laybourn moved to postpone to April 14, 2008, seconded by Mr. Collins. It was noted postponement was proposed to obtain information regarding municipal judge(s) support for the ordinance changes and bonding schedule, and microchipping. John Fafoutakis spoke in opposition to any amending action requiring the microchipping of animals. Following comments, motion to postpone carried. Voting “yes” – all members of the governing body present.
"

sporker wrote on Apr 2, 2008 11:08 AM:

" RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF CHEYENNE Office of City Clerk March 24, 2008

“AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION 6.08.035, RESTRICTION OF ANIMALS IN CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES, OF CHAPTER 6.08, ANIMAL CARE CONTROL REGULATIONS GENERALLY, OF TITLE 6, ANIMALS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CHEYENNE, WYOMING.”

John Fafoutakis expressed his concerns with enforcement and any proposed requirement of microchipping animals. Danielle Booth referenced a letter she had previously submitted and spoke against the ordinance generally, suggesting athletic field facilities be locked when not in use, more animal waste disposal stations be provided as an effort to remedy animal waste problems, and not punishing responsible vs. irresponsible pet owners. Mr. Laybourn moved to approve on third and final reading, seconded by Mr. Brown. Mr. Laybourn moved to postpone to April 14, 2008, seconded by Mr. Collins. It was noted postponement was proposed to obtain information regarding surrounding regional policies and procedures. Comments followed on the purpose of the ordinance; public education efforts; possible alternative options; enforcement concerns, and wildlife vs. domesticated animal wastes. Motion to postpone carried. Voting “no” – Mr. Pierson, Mr. Valdez and MAYOR JACK SPIKER.
"

rog wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:56 AM:

" I can't believe how many people read the story...but did not take the time to scroll down and look at other's comments. Great Fun! "

janet wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:41 AM:

" i think this was a great artical..was well written and hey it got people talking even if it was mad talking .. people need to lighten up a little and have some fun ..but sigh .. everything must be pc anymore..good job and im looking forward to next years story for april fools day "

tee hee wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:25 AM:

" The only people who are mad here are the ones who fell for it hook line and sinker. Well get over yourselves get the stick out of your hiney and try laughing, it's way more fun! "

laugh a little wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:24 AM:

" C'mon Cheyenne, is it possible to have a little laugh or are you just into reading about shootings, graffiti and other bad stuff. I for one enjoyed the break from depressing news! Good Work WTE!! In fact give this reporter a raise, how ingenious! "

saintbernard81 wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:15 AM:

" Good one! It had me going until I read comments, because I missed the "April Fools" part. But once I found out, it was hilarious. The reason I worried, was because the wife and I thought about moving back there. Currently, we are in Boulder County, Colorado, and I could see the snot-nosed "better-than-thou" idiots down here doing something stupid like that. I thought the DNA part was a little far fetched, but look at the morons I currently live around. It will be great to be back to Cheyenne. "

Mi Chelle wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:09 AM:

" This was the funniest joke I have seen in a while. I just left Cheyenne last year to come here overseas and I always read the Tribune online to keep "in touch"...when I read the article I got mad until I got to the end. I was dying!!! It was so funny. That April Fools joke got me. "

New Mexico wrote on Apr 2, 2008 10:04 AM:

" To the new people of Cheyenne and the ones that are so bitter with life: I did not think that this was a way for the trusted media to pull off such a prank, but being a native to Cheyenne, I am disgusted to hear that you think our IQs are so low and we are just stupid. What is the matter with you that you have to insult other people? Cut the BS and stop being so negative, if you can't see all that Cheyenne and Wyoming have to offer, then get out. "

Ronnie wrote on Apr 2, 2008 9:50 AM:

" I agree that this article was in poor taste. The lady who showed it to me is in her 80s, and all she has are her 4 little dogs. She was in tears thinking of how to come up with the money at 125 a pop to keep them. I am not laughing, and the people who say to "get a sence of humor" should have been there to watch this lady cry over her pets. I do not subscribe to this paper, and now I really have no reason too. It is one thing to laugh and have fun, it is totally another to have a joke in such bad form that it makes older ladies cry, and mom have to think of how to tell their kids that they have to get rid of the family pets. "

hello and good bye wrote on Apr 2, 2008 9:34 AM:

" To new here.....why not take your overeducated self and move back to California!! "

Great Joke wrote on Apr 2, 2008 8:37 AM:

" I've heard people talking about this article all over town from restaurants to church meetings and everyone I've talked with think it's a hoot. To the people who are bent about the article, you take yourselves way too seriously, plus I have to wonder about the intelligence of the people that even remotely thought the story was anything other than what it was A JOKE. All the whiney complaints on this blog are making the joke that much more hilarious. Thanks folks. And to the WTE, can't wait till next year. "

cat wrote on Apr 2, 2008 8:32 AM:

" If everyone's ranting and raving were put to use in helping the community better itself, a lot of good work could be done. Look at all the energy spend commenting on this. This was a stupid joke - what about the injured and hungry humans in this community. I don't see such an outpouring of concern for them. Our priorities are really backwards. "

Chris wrote on Apr 2, 2008 8:15 AM:

" ROFL!!!!

Okay, I love this story - never thought I'd say that about something printed in the WTE - but I do. Finally, someone with a sense of humor in this dry city. THANK GOD. This is great!

Of course there are certain people, say in my neighborhood, who I wish would be banned from owning pets... but I digress.

HUZZAH! Great reporting! ;) "

No Hope wrote on Apr 2, 2008 8:11 AM:

" If the line "You may have Tropical Fish as long as they stay in their tank" didn't give this prank away, then there is no hope for any of you that are complaining. Just go shut yourself in your closet so the rest of us can live normal lives. "

animal lover wrote on Apr 2, 2008 8:05 AM:

" I am angry at how you feel the need to print such an ignorant story and then have the nerve to sensor who can post what comments to it. How do you think people would have felt if it had to do with banning their screaming brats in the stores and restaurants? "

C. Biele wrote on Apr 2, 2008 7:38 AM:

" Sorry, given what's happening across the country regarding breed bans & such, I didn't think this was funny at all........ "

new here wrote on Apr 2, 2008 7:01 AM:

" I recently moved to Cheyenne and have noticed how low people's IQs are! Must be the al-tee- toode...Derr.. This proves it. Grow a sense of humor and maybe a clue! "

KLWG wrote on Apr 2, 2008 6:32 AM:

" We're from KY and we love Cheyenne. My husband keeps up with your news online. We thought the joke was GREAT! I've passed it around to my rodeo friends here. Life is too short to not have a little fun. "

patty wrote on Apr 2, 2008 5:55 AM:

" Of course I believed every word, I was ready to put my pen to paper , I saw a fight.. Then when I saw april fools , YOU GOT ME! loved it , and all those who didn't get the humor , LIGHTEN UP ! life is wahy to short ! "

Nunya wrote on Apr 2, 2008 5:49 AM:

" Humor has to have some factual basis to be funny - and this was! The UNfunny part was that this type of nanny-state nitwittery really is being pushed by our nation's snivellers "

DJ wrote on Apr 2, 2008 12:40 AM:

" Very poor taste for an April Fool Joke! The person that dreamed up this tactic joke should be put on a warning of dimissal and possibly demoted! Jokes of this nature are not funny---I would expect a higher level of professionalism from WTE. I am all for April Fool Jokes, but this was in very poor taste. "

new here wrote on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 AM:

" I recently moved to Cheyenne and have noticed how low people's IQs are! Must be the al-tee- toode... derrr.. This proves it. Grow a sense of humor and maybe a clue! "

corky wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:10 PM:

" HA HA you had me going I was ready to go to City Hall and I don't even live in Cheyenne. I thought you all had lost your minds "

bzbdee wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:56 PM:

" This article may be a joke but folks who love animals better wake up. The forces of evil PETA,HSUS and the AR movement is trying to take away all our rights to own and breed any kind of pet. It is sounding more like Communism every day. What happened to Americans rights? Where are our senators and congressmaen when we need them to protect us? "

Great Joke wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:37 PM:

" I for one thought this was hilarious! I being a pet owner could never imagine my life without a pet in it. I do agree with irresponsible pet owner who doesnt clean up after their pet makes it bad for all of us who are. What is up with all the negative angry people? Has your life gotten so rotten that you have to humor in your life? I feel sorry for you, your friends, and family you must really be miserable.

I welcome the humor, thanks for a great laugh WTE, and I dont even live in cheyenne! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA "

LOVED IT! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:27 PM:

" I read this article to my husband, he was ready to go balistic on the entire government and the city of cheyenne. Then telling him it was a mere April Fools joke, and all the negative comments posted, heres our comment.....HERES YOUR SIGN...lighten up folks and get a life. I can only assume that those of you who are for this kind of ban have never expanded their family with a four legged child.
"

animal lover wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:06 PM:

" My pets and I just moved here. I thought the paper here was already a joke, since I have read it, and still there is no news reported. Now, after this tasteless article, I now know that whoever runs the paper as well as writes its articles shouldn't be allowed to even think on their own, let alone "report news." As for the city counsil, from everything I have heard of them, they do not deserve their jobs either. Apparently, its not only the paper that is the joke, it's the city council as well. Gee, Cheyenne, what does that say about your community??? "

To I don't find this very funny wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:01 PM:

" Maybe you should learn how to spell ignorant before you start calling people ignorant! As for the rest of you who seem to have your panties in a twist you need to get a flipping sense of humor! My 6 year old was upset when he read this too he however finished reading the entire article and laughed his little tush off. "

Lois Dowell wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:55 PM:

" I am asking for support to join me in a ground roots movement asking for the immediate resignation of ALL city council memebers and the Mayor. This is the most outrageous unconstitutional decision I have heard of in a long time. I was raised in Cheyenne and came back here after 20 years because it WAS a good place to live. I am ashamed to be associated with the city any longer. Ban Frontier Days! No animals means no animals!!!!!! "

Learn to print wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:47 PM:

" You better be prepared to hear lots of negative comments regarding this prank...the printed version did not have APRIL FOOLS printed at the end of the article. By the way, who paid for this article? "

great joke! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:45 PM:

" All I can say is "GOOD ONE!" I am so glad it's a joke cause Lord knows I can't keep my fish in their tank. HA!HA! "

THE DAUGHTER YOU ALWAYS WANTED wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:28 PM:

" I loved the article and thought it was very creative. I can see where the money would come into good use. LOL nice job dad and PLEASE PEOPLE IN CHEYENNE HAVE A JOKE ON APRILS FOOLS DAY PLEASE LAUGH "

Codyite wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:18 PM:

" For a moment I though that I was reading The Powell Tribune (WY). They have alot of restrictive pet ordinances for a town their size. Heck in Cody, we can still have horses in the city limits. Article might be in Poor taste but I'll bet that it'll wake a few pet owners up as to some of the laws that our city governments want to pass. Watch your city council agenda folks. They try and sneak this stuff through. "

Joey Meyer wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:04 PM:

" This is the is most unreasonable law known to man. Aren't tax dollars there to pay for "parks and rec..?" Isn't there a huge problem with ugly side streets all through the city. I'd rather my tax dollars going to planting flowers or picking up trash; rather than worrying about poop. Most cities large and small...are more beautiful than here. Stereo types are for a reason. Part is true but it's not the majority. Why are you making Wyoming look even more backwards to the nation than need be? "

tawny wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:30 PM:

" SHUT UP! IT WAS FUNNY! "

It got me wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:26 PM:

" I thought that was funny. It got me! Good one! I thought the pics were great too. "

amcockerspaniel wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:07 PM:

" It will never be funny. There was no April Fool at end of article.

Guess where I'd like to unload my doggies feces bags. "

Wayfunny wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:56 PM:

" Evidently the only thing the humorless people want to read is bad news. Does anyone remember the song, "No good News today". I heard it when I was a little girl and thought how sad. As I got older I realized how real it was. Then I read about the selfless 17 year old girl and think wow, there is some good in the world. It only took me reading the first paragraph before scrolling to the bottom to find April Fool's. Reading some of the negative comments is like reading all the bad news that there is to publish. The good reviews, now that is something worth reading. Keep up the jokes and don't let the negative out weigh the positive. As the human race lets that happen way too often. I am the happy owner of 3 dogs, 3 ferrets, 1 cat. Oh, and then there's the kids..hahaha. Now see how many people are critical over that. Get off your high horse people. Laugh a little instead of always crying..geesh! "

Chris wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:36 PM:

" So Cheyenne you really need to lighten up. This article got me going and made me confused but then i realized what today was after i had already known its april fools day. Funny part is that people have no sense of humor...the WTE does an article like this everyyear and you people who have no humor need to stop being idiots and crying about it and being dumb over an april fools joke. Maybe the people who are negative the jokes really on you because those that cant take the joke are real fools who have no life but to cry and complain about something that was a joke. I cant believe people cant take a joke...alot of newspapers do april fools jokes because its fun. As far as th ereligious aspect mentioned in a comment here give me a break why does religion have to play in everything if we are good people are good chritians or whatever. Religion doesnt play a big part in everyones life and doesnt have to be associated with everything in life. "

Roberta Pliner wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:15 PM:

" Bob wrote:

" I don't really get it. It sounds like a GREAT idea, and it is by no means the first in the country. There are dozens of pet-free towns nationwide. And then there's Kauai, where dogs are banned from the entire island (like a county)!! "
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Kauai bans all dogs?
And dozens of pet-free
towns in the country?
Where did you get that?

You must be thinking of Reykjavik. That's
in Iceland. Last I looked, Cheyenne was
in Wyoming, which is
in the U.S. Sorry to
disappoint you, but there are NO pet-free
towns in the U.S.
"

Karen Flanery and Agnes Conde wrote on Apr 1, 2008 6:38 PM:

" When I was growing up, I was tought to respect the lawgivers and makers, the people who report the news in papers, teachers, and other people IN POSITIONS of AUTHORITY for the public good. The 'shaggy dog story' printed April 1, was an example of how the institutions upon which we rely, have fallen from grace. This was not a joke,people -- children can read, and often can't understand. Others of us who care for our furry friends consider this in appallingly poor taste.
It's cruel. It's unsavory. It's unconsignable. Some things should be considered off limits. What if I printed that all young reporters named Kevin should be belled, ridden out of town on a tarred and feathered rail and fired? Oh gee, did we treat our animals better in those olden days? It's not funny, you demean your profession, gentlemen. Shame on you. "

Sue wrote on Apr 1, 2008 6:14 PM:

" I live in Illinois and saw this article online. I have 2 pit bulls and a Quaker parrot (both of which are banned in many areas) and even I thought it was funny. It's April Fool's Day! Laugh a little! Surely, the line about tropical fish needing to stay in their tanks made you realize the author was joking! "

Bunny wrote on Apr 1, 2008 6:12 PM:

" Boy, was I ever hot when I read this, I thought Cheyenne was going the way of San Francisco!!!!! What a great April Fools trick! I used to live in Cheyenne and the idea of no pets was just crazy! So glad it was just a joke! "

j wrote on Apr 1, 2008 5:44 PM:

" The sad part, was the public actually believed the articles. Maybe our city government is becoming to much like Colorado! "

Janice wrote on Apr 1, 2008 5:18 PM:

" I just moved back here after having been gone for 6 years. I was unaware of the "tradition" of WTE, or the antics of the city council. My mother gave me a copy of just the article, not the whole page, not realizing that it was a joke. I am in school to become a Veterinary Assistant, so naturally this article concerned me. I began to worry about the impact of such an ordinance on our community. How many businesses would close from such an ordinance? (ie. Petco, Pet City, all veterinary offices, etc). I was going to write a letter to the editor, when I found the article online and discovered the joke. I did not find it funny in the least. And to TJ, my heart goes out to you and your daughter. "

Angry Man wrote on Apr 1, 2008 5:03 PM:

" OH NO!!! I just saw a dog poop in the park, call the FBI to gets it's DNA and hunt down that horrible animal owner. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.Can't stop laughing it's great. "

animal_luver wrote on Apr 1, 2008 5:00 PM:

" To "i don't find this very funny", PLEASE go back to school and learn how to spell!! You are the IGNORANT one!!! "

Cathy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:57 PM:

" This is a Good April Fool's joke BUT it may show what can happen in our future if the Animal Rights Activists have their way. There are laws being passed across the country right now that are just as absurd concerning the ownership of animals. Dallas, TX is in the grips of antipet legislation this very week. People who support these laws say it will eliminate having kill shelters. What they do is eliminate animal breeders and consequently pets.
We must mobilize as pet lovers who realize they are animals and do not have the same rights as humans, but do have a right to exist and live with us as our beloved pets. I encourage the paper to inform it readers about what is happening for real with spay and nueter laws. "

Duh! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:53 PM:

" The third paragraph should of given it away...(including bulls and calves used for rodeo). Do you really think that Cheyenne would ban animals used in rodeos? That would mean cutting out their biggest money maker of the year! That was my first clue this was a joke! Lighten up people, have a laugh! "

Draw Bridge wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:48 PM:

" My gosh, the city is moving onto new business already and have banned pets?? I'm still waiting for the drawbridge to be built. "

Rick wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:41 PM:

" Damn ya got me, but what a great idea! I thought - how smart those folks in Wyoming are. Damn pet owners don't want to act responsibly - then get rid of the pets! "

JLamb wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:38 PM:

" I think this was a hoot to read!! Thanks for the laughter, and for the sense of humor of all who were involved in producing this. I am an avid pet-owner, and I took this article for the joke it was intended to be. For those who reacted negatively to this, I think you are taking life much too seriously. Enjoy laughter and fun whereever you can find it! "

Sandra wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:15 PM:

" You Got Me! ROFLMAO! Before I had reached the punch line I was listing all the businesses that would be put out of business if such a ban were really taking place and how much it was going to cost me to register 3 dogs and 2 cats!
I didn't find it too far from believable and that is the sad part. The smoking ban has caused severe financial stress to many businesses and that was done without our input. How many readers were ready to run for council before the punch line? Maybe I still will... ;)
GOOD JOB! (April Fools)... Really, I mean it! "

RT wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:10 PM:

" Bob wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:27 PM:
" I don't really get it. It sounds like a GREAT idea, and it is by no means the first in the country. There are dozens of pet-free towns nationwide. And then there's Kauai, where dogs are banned from the entire island (like a county)!!

I say go for it. Wish this hadn't been a joke. ""

Boy Bob, you must be a mean, nasty, old, curmudgeon! I think maybe you NEED a dog in your life. It might help you to be happier. "

The Critic wrote on Apr 1, 2008 4:07 PM:

" Well, looks like alot of Cheyenne people haven't any kind of a sense of humor!! How sad!!! Life must be very "boring" for ya'all that didn't get the "jist' of this story in the first few paragraphs!! Especially about the tropical fish having to stay in their tanks!!! I mean, DUH!!! What has happened to people in your city???? Must be the wind!!! "

Not Funny! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:48 PM:

" This is so close to the truth, as to what is happening everywhere. My Fla. County just passed Spay or Pay Ordinance for April Fools Day. I don't find it funny.
This must be a PeTA ignorent joke. "

You got me wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:44 PM:

" My husband tired to get me to read the articles this morning. I was in a hurry and couldn't Just read it...
Barrasso/Clinton I thought how cool! Then I read the dog-gone days article. I was getting madder by the minute, my husband kept a straight face the whole time! Then he told me to read the bottom, oh my gosh, how funny! Great job WTE, I'm saving this issue. You got me! "

jane Rasmussen wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:38 PM:

" this is just the sort of thing that stupid mayor and council would approve. thought of moving too and I may just do it now. , I knew the media was nuts, this proves it. My ltr to editor was already sent. Could I sue the paper if I had had a stroke over that article.? I can still cancel paper as not sent in check for bill yet. "

jj wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:34 PM:

" Funny or not, fooled or not - what a bunch of illiterate imbeciles make comment today. The joke is clearly on you… "

CAT WOMAN wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:32 PM:

" I have had many pets of many types my entire life and would be lost without them. I THOUGHT THIS ARTICLE WAS AN ABSOLUTE SCREAM. THANKS FOR THE LAUGH. The rest of you - for heaven's sake get a sense of humor. Not everything in life has to be high drama. A good joke is good for the heart and soul. Thanks W-T-E. Anyone who doesn't wake up on the morning of 1 April expecting this type of thing really is a fool. "

DJ wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:29 PM:

" A friend called and read the newspaper article to me. I was stunned, she was crestfallen. As a responsible pet owner I found what she was telling me completely unbelievable. "

TheSwex wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:28 PM:

" This one almost had e for a few seconds. Then I remembered what day it was. Screw you guys, I laughed! "

Bob wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:27 PM:

" I don't really get it. It sounds like a GREAT idea, and it is by no means the first in the country. There are dozens of pet-free towns nationwide. And then there's Kauai, where dogs are banned from the entire island (like a county)!!

I say go for it. Wish this hadn't been a joke.
"

Lighten Up wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:21 PM:

" You know the only people complaining are the ones with no life and no sense of humor. LIGHTEN UP CHEYENNE, IT WAS A JOKE ... HA ... HA ... HA!!! This was great, it got people upset, so it did it's job! "

RT wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:15 PM:

" My God, it was a JOKE people! Talk about getting you knickers in a twist over NOTHING! Have you no sense of humor???? What a bunch of pantywaist crybabies! "

LIGHTEN UP! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:07 PM:

" GREAT JOB WTE!
I thought this was FUNNYFUNNYFUNNY.. I knew this would be a way for people to complaine some more. I am never amazed at what some people can find to whine about, and to think they complaine about the city council... stop whinning about a simple prank and run for office then, instead of wasting your time complaing about a prank. "

Tiffanie wrote on Apr 1, 2008 3:03 PM:

" I think this great, please WTE put more stuff like this in the newspaper everyday, then we can all be really confused. Loved It. "

Michael wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:53 PM:

" If people really cared about their community, they would know what was going on. For people that encourage their kids to keep up on current events, if that were true, they would have known this was a prank. Laughter is good for the soul and for those of you whining and complaining, I'm so sorry you miss that in your lives. Good for the Tribune-Eagle for having a sense of humor!! "

Deidra wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:50 PM:

" Everyone who was upset by this article should remember that feeling as this would be reality if Peta had anything to say about it. "

Well..... wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:47 PM:

" Unfortunately many thought this was true..BECAUSe this is right on with the mentality of the going ons in Cheyenne and the Mayor and Council. Wouldn't surprise me a bit to see someone try to preceed with this...Cheyenne has the biggest April fools joke of all...Pete and Judy, and it's not just happening in April "

Kathy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:34 PM:

" Interesting. This is all over the pet email lists now. I can imagine how many did not read to the end of the article and are calling and writing the city council.

"

Laughing Lynda wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:26 PM:

" Kevin Mason I would like to take a creative writng class from you, how funny. I especially liked the DNA part. Everyone else lighten up, it's April 1st "

Amber Renee wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:21 PM:

" Best Friends, I like your idea about bars that ONLY allow smoking. That would be great!!! "

Angry Man wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:20 PM:

" This is so sick, I'm appalled, there is no way I would give up my pets DNA thats an invasion of privacy, it makes me sick, sick I say. I was barfing most of the morning after realizing I may have to shoot my animals out back because I don't have the money to register them because I am a dead beat and live off the goverment and won't get off my couch and get a job........ OK, Ok I know what your thinking, and no I am not a dead beat and this is one of the best articles the WTE has had in a long time, get over it, get a sense of humor and move on. Loved it, and of course the clue was that the council voted 10-0, that should have helped a little. Reading all the articles from all the cry babies really made my day thanks to all for the good read. "

HA HA HA wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:18 PM:

" I thought this was great. I loved reading it and all the comments. For all the people who do not finish what they start reading it was in the paper, April Fools (bottom right for those still confused) and online. Some people are worse then the city council, anything to be nasty about. "

LOL wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:13 PM:

" I own 3 cats, 2 dogs, and over 100 tropical fish in Cheyenne and I was laughing the entire way through the article! Folks have got to stay aware of their surroundings (including today's date) and have some fun. I emailed the article to all my friends and family because I couldn't get enough of it! "

little chuckle wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:12 PM:

" How funny - the whole page.
How sad - so many people have forgotten how to laugh. "

Lorena wrote on Apr 1, 2008 2:01 PM:

" If you got upset over that then you are a over worked, no sense of humer kinda person. Thats pretty sad that those who have big roles in cheyenne cant have a little fun! All I can say is GET OVER IT! IT WAS FUNNY!!!! "

Terri wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:56 PM:

" Very amusing, and a little evil. I started to get a bit upset until a coworker reminded me of the date. Donate $5.00 to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter, why? I alread donated to them. I purchased, not adopted, a 3-mo cross-bred puppy from the Animal Shelter for $150. They've received enough of my money. "

HAHA wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:54 PM:

" Wow! That was amazing! What a great April fools joke. Harmless and hilarious! Totally had me going. For all of the cry babies out there posting nasty messages - suck it up and get over it. Find a sense of humor and laugh a little bit. Seriously, the uptight and cranky individuals in this community amaze me. Should someone be sent to your houses to change your diapers, or are you ready to take a step towards maturity and put on your big boy under pants and take a joke? Do us all a favor, stop sniffling and turning something perfectly harmless into a huge crisis. Again, hats off to WTE for doing such a great job fooling so many people and bringing a good laugh to my afternoon. "

i dont find this very funny wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:52 PM:

" U guys are a bunch of stuipid ignorint people. "

Bigger Joke wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:28 PM:

" Seriously! I sincerely doubt that the people making negative comments have ever made a joke that someone else could have construed as offensive, crude, or insensitive. Maybe WTE should have whispered the dirty joke to their friend so that no one else could hear. Really? Take it at face value. It was a joke. If you didn't like it, fine. But, crying about it is hypocritical. "

amazed in NM wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:14 PM:

" Coming from a former Wyomingite, I am amazed that this article received such a negative show from its community. I am shocked that so many people prefer our papers to be concentrating on the sadness and grief of the here and now. Why are we so against some April Fool's Day fun?? And to all who said they this is why they do not subscribe to the paper-- well, maybe you don't but you take the time to read article's online don't you? "

Casamorris wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:13 PM:

" Good Going! Only wish I had a vote. Although, I think it would be great to ban existing animals too! That way I wouldn't have to worry about yelling at the neighbors dogs anymore - they'd be gone and that darn cat would stop peeing under my tree! "

Wow wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:08 PM:

" Ah the good ol' cowboy state. I am from Wyoming and I'll admit I was a bit confused at first. I actually gave up reading the article becasue I thought it sounded so silly. Then I realized it was April Fool's day. All the confusion is gone now. Very Funny! "

twhart wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:06 PM:

" What a bunch of cry babies! Get a life and a sense of humor! It is one day out of the year and you are upset just because somebody fooled you with a harmless joke. When did people in Cheyenne become so uptight? "

"Stripes" Fan wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:02 PM:

" The article had me for about a paragraph. I love how quickly it brought out the people with no sense of humor. In the words of the immortal Sergeant Hulka, "Lighten up, Francis." Life is short; enjoy a little humor every now and then, even if it is at your own expense.

"

Sunshine wrote on Apr 1, 2008 1:01 PM:

" Well - it did scare me a bit. Since I live in Florida and they have been working on banning pets here. The animal rights activists may just get their way some day. I didn't think the article was funny. But it IS April Fool's day - so I wouldn't say it was in bad taste. Just not really my sense of humor. And for those of you who think you're smarter than other people cuz you think it's funny - everyone has a different sense of humor. Some of us like CLEVER things. This article wasn't at all clever. "

TWAN wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:59 PM:

" This is such poor taste, I literally had tears in my eyes all morning. April Fools or whatever Pagan holiday you are celebrating it doesn't matter to me. It's not Christian to mess around like this. I agree wholeheartedly with Micheal "The King" Milliron. "

gator dog wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:43 PM:

" Now that's funny righ there, I don't care who you are. Had me going until I got to the DNA part. Thanks for the laugh for North Carolina. "

One for next year wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:42 PM:

" I think next year you guys at WTE should do the smoking only bar, that would be funny! It would really get everyone's panties in a bunch hahaha. I'm a non smoker but it would be funny! The lady "best friend" doesn't like the article but she could sure help you guys out with a funny article for next year, something to really get everyone worked up hahaha. "

love my pets wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:40 PM:

" I only had to look at the title of the article to know it was fake. However the park across from my inlaws house in the cole edition does have a ban on dogs due to high amounts of animal waste and the lack of responsibility from pet owners. I don't see the city council charging people to own a pet, but the possiblity of being banned from all city parks is very real. "

Michelle wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:33 PM:

" I find it very sad that this city has NO SENCE OF HUMOR!!!!!!!!!! I too own animals but knew the minute that I read it, it had to be an April Fools joke. Give WTE a break does all articles in the paper have to be morbid and heartbreaking in order for the readers to be happy? Thanks for a break from the evils of the world for one day!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

Lighten Up Cheyenne wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:24 PM:

" You people need to really lighten up! This was great and I think after all the stuff going around about Pet feces lately, this was Hilarious! Cheyenne residents need to pull their heads out and grab onto a sense of humor! I own three dogs and I thought it was awesome! Way to go WTE! As for everyone else who have nothing to do all day except read the paper and gripe, get a life! There is too much griping and complaining these days and we need a relief. It's better than reading about another violent crime or drug bust...Take this day to laugh and let your cares go away, if only for a moment. And if you don't take a step back, your not going to live a very hap-py life! April Fool's Cheyenne! "

a good day wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:12 PM:

" There are so many comments about this article because it is funny and light hearted, no one wants to comment on the street gang because it is depressing and something that you see everyday; depressing stuff. So everyone try to enjoy this funny article and find the humor in it, tomorrow it will be bad news again and unhappy outcomes today is funny and brought up a few peoples day, got the city talking. Pretty good and a nice day for some fun! Smile everyone! "

To the Downers! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:08 PM:

" To "best friends" Lighten up! You are crazy, it isn't happening and it wont happen. It's funny and you obviously are a stickler. This might happen in Bolder or New York but it wont happen here they don't fingerprint for car robberies let alone DNA testing for messes in the park! It's kind of like the Flintstones...It's not REAL. Learn to laugh and have fun with life. The last two words said it all, and if you really cared about the article, then maybe you should have read it all. You might not think it's funny but everyone else with a since of humor thought it and YOU are pretty funny. I can't wait until next year even though I'm sure it will get me at first again. It takes imagination to write an article like this one and I love it. I think the reason why so many are upset is because THEY don't clean up their dogs messes in the park or public areas and are afraid about the DNA testing, hahaha too funny crazy people! Boo Hoo get on with life and laugh at yourself! "

Peggy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:06 PM:

" At first I was very upset at the thought about banning new pets. And then I was getting upset at the idea of paying to have my animals DNA taken and filed. It seemed like a lot of bull. I didn't think it was fair that I should have to pay for the clen-up of the feces in the parks,when my dogs do not run around in the parks. Then when I got to the bottom of the article, and read "APRIL FOOLS!", I had a good laugh. Come on people get a sense of humor. The WTE was just trying to have a little but of fun. Live a little and laugh a lot, life is too short to let the small things get to you. Be glad that we live in a country that allows this kind of harmless fun to happen. "

Scott wrote on Apr 1, 2008 12:05 PM:

" Some of you must have forgotten your meds this morning. It's a freakin joke and that was apparent from the first few sentences.
"

TO: TJ wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:57 AM:

" TJ wrote about how their 11 year old child was upset over this.. quick question you ever tell your child there is a Santa Clause and a Tooth Fairy?? See any hyprocrisy here.. "

About Time wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:52 AM:

" For those of you who think this was a waste of time/paper space/journalism effort: isn't it about time the paper makes us feel good? It was a welcome change for me. I know I, for one, am tired of reading the paper and feeling about the world when I'm finished. I am thankful for laughter in my life. "

DSinope wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:50 AM:

" I understand you mean this as an incredibly bad april fool's joke. (Really, really poor. Like a front page story that the Mayor has been shot).

I live in San Francisco. This law has been proposed here. We are no longer allowed to have "pets" - they are now "Companion Creatures." We don't "Own" one. If someone steals our pets, they can't be charged with theft because we aren't allowed to testify that we owned them.

Bad, bad, bad decision by the editor. "

Michelle F. wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:50 AM:

" This was great. My husband read the article first and was very upset. Neither of us realizing it being April 1st we both took it seriously. He was fumming and I was getting there as well. My son is the one who read the whole article and noticed it being an April Fools joke. My husband just shook his head (with an embarrased smile) and left to work not saying a word. My son and I just laughed. The people who are so up set need to lighten up and just laugh. The news dosn't always have to be so serious. Thanks WTE that was a great laugh!!! Lets see you top this one next year! "

Funny Bone wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:48 AM:

" I'm glad to see my local paper and city have a sense of humor. Lighten up everyone. It got your attention didn't it? "

What the Heck?? Ha Ha! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:44 AM:

" I thought it was so odd at first! I just kept thinking how will they keep track of all of this, then saw they were banning the animals for Frontier Days and just schrolled down quickly to see April Fools. For all of you who don't think this is funny you are just grumpy people who need to let loose a little! "

76 comments, really? wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:32 AM:

" 76 comments about a simple April Fool's joke, compared to 16 comments about possible street gangs in Cheyenne!? What is wrong with this picture. Come on Cheyenne, have a sense of humor and stop getting worked up about all the wrong things. Plus the entire story wasn't false...the WTE did a good job of portraying Pete and Judy on any given day...HAPPY APRIL FOOL'S DAY! "

No Joke wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:31 AM:

" If you ban dogs we will have no mayor or city council "

best friends wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:14 AM:

" Well, this isn't funny, nor is it a joke. This town has many people with companion pets who would be totally lost without that 'friend' with them. Can you think of the fear you, the news paper and I use the word "NEWS" lightly, you put into the hearts of those without money to pay for a pet to keep it ?? What a sad sad thing it is to do this to others. Would you have written a joke about telling the mentally ill they can't vote ?? What about saying that there are now bars that ONLY allow smoking, and everyone else has to stay home ?? foolish action people at the WTE, very foolish. "

Critter Lover wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:09 AM:

" PEOPLE,PEOPLE,PEOPLE...
Get a sense of humor for cryin' out loud! Thanks
WTE for making my day. I don't know which is funnier,the story or the goofy emails from our community. Loosen up and laugh a little!
Life's too short to get all bent out of shape over something that is supposed to be
funny! Geezzz.... "

HaHaHaHa wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:09 AM:

" I loved it. I got this through e-mail from my husband. We love dogs. At first I thought I am never moving there and then as I read on it dawned on me today is April Fools. I busted up laughing!!!! Great job! I also laughed reading all of the comments and how angry some people are over it. I have one word for you....PROZAC! "

Good Lord people!! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:08 AM:

" I always knew that Cheyenne had a lot of people with little to no sense of humor, and some with very low IQ's. This article has solidified that fact. If you didn't understand that this was so blatantly false within the first paragraph, then you should probably give up reading the newspaper because you won't understand anything else it has to say!! This is probably the best article we've seen in the WTE since last April Fools Day!! Don't get your panties in a bunch over a harmless joke! "

property Mgr wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:01 AM:

" VERY FUNNY!! I am the property mgr. for a senior citizen complex and it was nice seeing all the nasty folks get thier britches in a bunch over this. where as the nice ones were laughing thier heads off. I look forward to reading your april 1 article every year!! keep it up "

Critter Lover wrote on Apr 1, 2008 11:01 AM:

" Gotcha Cheyenne!!!
People,people,people!!!
Get a sense of humor for cryin' out loud!
Thank you WTE for making my day! I'm not sure which is more funny, the story itself or the crazy emails in response. "

Lazlo Toth wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:59 AM:

" From the New York area, laughing out loud...thinking that had the article been about Boulder instead of Cheyenne more people might not have realized it was a joke. I AM a little worried about the fecal DNA match since someone in NYC might actually think it's an idea worth trying! "

Nancy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:57 AM:

" What a HOOT!
Being married to a former WY native, and a frequent visitor to your city, I consider Cheyenne the last frontier of many things, including good-humored, reasonable people. One can tell from the misspellings and poor grammar in the responses that some were written by non-natives. If you can't laugh, you might as well be dead! (Or, just move to a place where nobody laughs at all, and you'll not hinder the rest of us.) "

Mike and Carolyn wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:56 AM:

" This article shows the insensitivity of our city newspaper (rag) and the believability that our Ciy Council, save two, would go behind our backs on such an issue. The acceptance that our City Council would take such action should result in some removals at the polls in the November election. "

Funny! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:54 AM:

" To Erik,

I will gladly donate $5 to the animal shelter. The article had me going. It was way to funny. "

Willie B Hurd wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:52 AM:

" The whole page was funny but my favorite was the Joe Glenn Workout Video! Hilarious! Thanks WTE for bringing a little humor to our lives. Tomorrow I'll be back badgering you, no joke. "

Bias? wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:48 AM:

" So the WTE really is that much against Layborn and Case? Why would you make a joke where only two of your city council members are portrayed in a negative light?
This newspaper needs to get rid of whoever has institutionalized their biases. "

Hilariou wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:40 AM:

" Wow, good one WTE I am a pet owner with an awesome sense of humor and although I was freaking out at first I found myself laughing hysterically at the end and at all of the uptight individuals who've commented, my goodness people "Put on your big girl panties and deal with it!" :) Try laughing a little and see how funny things can be. Man, I thought this was a great break from all the sad, terrible things we see everyday!!
Funny WTE... I too may be a subscriber because of your sense of humor!!! "

Smile wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:30 AM:

" Lots of people at my work are all in a frenzy over this article and are really upset. I tell them to get a since of humor and don't complain to me. I found it way too funny for words. As I was reading, it caught me off guard, just like the Norris Viaduct last year, but in the end it made me laugh, and find the humor in life. Life is too serious now, and politically correct, so everyone enjoy a minute of laughing it's good for your body and mind, let go of your stress and enjoy life, this is what it is all about, it's just funny that most of us are having a better time over the expense of others and their negative comments and people we work around who don't have a since of humor. Still started out the morning good. For all you who have your children read, that is awesome, just remind them to read the whole article to get the full point of it. This is a great example of why you read everything to get all the information, a good lesson! "

Rudy Townsend wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:23 AM:

" Great Joke but one day it will be real if pet ownwers do not manage their pets and leaving dun in parks and sidewalks only will encourage a new ban how about this plan take all your pets dun and throw on the property of Mechcanical Systems Inc. in Cheyenne this will stop a ban and the city can rest that citizens have a place to dump animal waste dont forget there litter boxes I bet you can mail waste to them. "

fed up wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:23 AM:

" i think that was the stupidest april fools jokes yet.i have dogs and would notpay the fine.not all owers leave fectes on the ground either.i have lived here for 8 monthes and this is one of the worst jokes i have heard . "

Sean from Denver wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:15 AM:

" Great joke. I was in Rock Springs looking up any events when I stumbled across the article. Whoever wrote it did a great job. Maybe because I am a "big city" guy, I fell for it Hook line and sinker. I was telling my coworker "Holy cow, can you believe these people?"
I then felt like a fool when I saw the last two words.
Good Job. "

WOW! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:13 AM:

" This was one of the best "April Fools" jokes ever. Keep up the great tradition WTE. "

HYSTERICAL wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:09 AM:

" I am a big animal lover and still found humor in this. For all the ticked off posts above if you cant take a joke MOVE TO COLORADO!!!!!!!! "

momof6 wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:05 AM:

" To Happy in Colorado: If you waste no time in our state, why are you wasting time reading our newspapers? You must be drawn to us!
I thought this was hilarious and knew that it was a joke because Judy Case, Pete Labourn and Jack Spiker would never agree on anything if their lives depended on it! "

bzmoon wrote on Apr 1, 2008 10:00 AM:

" i laugh reading all this stuff anyway. It makes for good coffee hour for a ~stay at home mom~. I may not live in Cheyenne anymore, but i guess this is why i call it home. "

Larry wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:59 AM:

" Good one! I was blown away....... "

stunned wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:59 AM:

" I found this very funny and I am a pet owner. It's April Fools day and the Trib puts a false article in every year. Get a sense of humor people.
The big clue should have been that the council voted 10-0, when in reality would that ever happen. "

Amber Renee wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:58 AM:

" YOU GOT ME!!! "

Sneezy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:55 AM:

" A pet free community? My allergies are going to love it! "

Richco wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:52 AM:

" I guess I will sneak all my live capture feral cats up there while I go on vacation this summer. Should be tons of fun. "

Derek wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:47 AM:

" That was too funny! You had me goin for about 2 sentences then I glanced over and saw the cowgirls article and I remembered what day it was... I had to read everything on that page it started my morning out with a good laugh and made the day a little better... Sad thing is the cowgirls probably should be on the mens b-ball team! If you took the time to read all the articles on that page you should have gotten a clue.. Thats whats making this even more comical is seeing all the people who took it seriouly and are mad they didn't catch it... TOO FUNNY!! "

Sneezy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:46 AM:

" Hmm, a pet free community would help with my allergies! "

Caroline Jenkins wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:44 AM:

" I'm in Florida. Clicked on this article posted on Lucianne.com and was just furious at your council! I read the entire article before I got to the punch line! "

Sandy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:35 AM:

" This was so hilarious. Way to go..Lighten up Cheyenne...We here at Alta Vista Elementary all had a pretty good laugh.
"

C wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:29 AM:

" The really scary part is that the way things have been going of late in our community, I could see our leadership doing something this ridiculous! "

Cecil wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:25 AM:

" Is the City Council all Democrats? If so, then this is all-too-believable and would be a cruel April fools joke. If Cheyenne is mainly Republicans, then its such an obvious joke from the git-go...

Dims would love to take control of your life to this extent.

"

Erik wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:24 AM:

" It is Amazing how many fools there are in this city. This was a great prank and not far off base when you consider the fools in the City Council. Everyone who was fooled, and I know the number is high, needs to make a $5.00 donation to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter right away!!! "

Craig wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:13 AM:

" Personally as a pet owner I thought it was great April Fools joke and those who take offense need to loosen up. Life is too short to worked up over this creative prank. "

Linda wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:12 AM:

" Is this real or April Fools? If it is a joke, It is sad, that I and many other people belived it, Because of our City Council. "

"ROLLS EYES" wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:11 AM:

" This is a good one. Way to give all pet owners heart failure! "

You got to be kiddin' wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:10 AM:

" You people are nothing but drama queens. OMG, you are so uptight that you can't even take a joke. You people are sad. I do agree that there should be a law that don't allow pets in ALL public parks, BECAUSE PET OWNERS DON'T CLEAN UP AFTER THEIR PETS. How about when I took my son to Holiday park 3 weekends ago and when we were walking we had to step around dog poo even in the play ground, that is disgusting. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. You want to have pets but don't want to do what's right. "

Too Funny! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:10 AM:

" All you people with you negative comments make me laugh, that is too funny, you need to be smarter to realize this was a joke, and it even says it's a joke, this happens every year and it's funny, learn to laugh people, I didn't realize there was so many prude people in Cheyenne. I think you should have to pay the tax just because you do not have a since of humor. It's not in poor taste it is funny and needs to be treated as such. It happens all over the world to on this day and it sopse to make people loosen up a little. I would be mad if it actually ever happened, but it WILL NEVER HAPPEN. Learn to laugh and to have fun with life, even if it is just one day out of the year it's good times, have fun! Just because you got pranked dosn't mean they are bad people learn to laugh even at yourself sometimes!! Good Job WTE!! "

Andrew wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:10 AM:

" That was really, Really, REALLY funny!!! The part about the fish was the best. "

Adam wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:07 AM:

" I can't help but chuckle because I could picture Collins arguing that because he doesn't mind paying money, no one else should mind (the exact argument he had for raising fees for recreational athletic groups). And I could see something absurd like this only receiving 'no' votes from Case and Laybourn. Did the WTE really want to give the city council any ideas? "

new wrote on Apr 1, 2008 9:05 AM:

" in process of moving to cheyenne and this is not a funny article we encourage our children to read and keep up with current events how many kids cried over your oh so funny april fools joke now what would have been funny would be to report that case and laybourn had resigned and taken spiker with them oorrrrr that ralphinphnx had been banned everyone would have had a good laugh at either of those poor taste wte "

Wyo Native wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:52 AM:

" That's why you read the whole article people! See the last two words of the article?!?

Come on, I knew this was an April's Fools joke the moment I started reading it. First, all legislative bills have to go through a couple of readings; we would have heard about the so called "pet ban" long before it reached final reading.

For those of you who bit hook, line, and sinker, grow a pair and admit that you got had and move on with a smile on your face. Don't shout out "unprofessionalism" or "I'm going to cancel my subscription". IT WAS A JOKE! Laugh about it and move on. Heck, I might subscribe to the print version now because it shows the WTE has a sense of humor (of course, the WTE has always shown a sense of humor - that's why they still employ Ian St. Clair). A practical joke is good for us all every once in a while.

The only sad part about this article is that I wouldn't put it past our city council to do something like this. Obviously, a lot of other people thought the same thing. "

Ron Smith wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:51 AM:

" The Barraso/Clinton article gave it away (but only after being stunned for a few moments.) Best thing since the Bear Cub photo! "

get a life people wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:50 AM:

" What is wrong with all of you? 1) you took this seriously from the get go? 2) you can't even chuckle at it by the end?
I'm going to need all of you to take a moment to consider how ridiculous your comments are, and then laugh. Or go read The Onion and get more angry. Kudos to the staff for trying to have some fun! "

Becky wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:48 AM:

" I love it! Good April Fools joke! Sometimes a little humor is required Cheyenne! I can't believe this actually upset people! "

Apextheory wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:47 AM:

" I think the funniest part of this story are the people who believed it! I knew it was a joke as soon as I started reading it. Maybe if people paid attention to their surroundings they would know things are a joke. First there wasn't even a council meeting last night. Second, its April Fools day and the WTE always writes a fake story that day. Third, you would have heard something about this ordinance before it actually got voted on and passed. Get over it! "

Barkin' neighbor wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:47 AM:

" Bummer. I thought this was a real story......was thinking maybe I could look forward to the day that I did not have to listen to my neighbor's 5 dog's incessent barking all day and night. "

CHILDISH wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:45 AM:

" I guess the Tribune Eagle and the City Council has nothing better to do than post such childish articles. There are more important issues. Everybody do their job and stop playing games. GET A LIFE!! "

too funny wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:43 AM:

" this was too funny! We need to lighten up, people!
"

Laughing wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:41 AM:

" Oh man, this is too good! Thanks for having a sense of humor and making great use of YOUR paper! I laughed so hard and then laughed again when I read all the "not funny" responses. This has elevated your paper about 3 notches in my book! For those of you freaking out because of this, come on, learn to be a sport and know when you've been had. "

Cindylou Who wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:38 AM:

" You had me going for a minute! April Fool, indeed!! "

Fed up wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:38 AM:

" OK, you got me...but it wouldn't have been a shock to me that our city would pass a dumb law like this "

ss wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:37 AM:

" Thanks for the chuckle. I thoroughly enjoyed page 3 of today's paper! "

Brandi Hoff wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:35 AM:

" When did The Tribune turn into a tabloid? I expect professional, newsworthy appropriate stories from this newspaper. Shame on you as a responsible owner of pets, I was sick reading this story. "

ss wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:33 AM:

" Thanks for the chuckle. I thoroughly enjoyed page 3 of today's paper. "

L wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:28 AM:

" There are plenty of communities looney enough to do this sort of thing. Don't give them any ideas. "

ha ha ha wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:28 AM:

" that was funny, whats even funnier is all of the ticked off people leaving the angry messages here, i'll admit i was upset too but then when i saw the "April Fools" i realized it was a joke and laughed why dont you uptight people learn to laugh and take a joke!!!!! "

Happy in Colorado wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:28 AM:

" In today's world this story is entirely believable. Wyoming is no longer what it once was so why wouldn't it ban animals? I go through your state when I have to but waste no time in it. "

Not Chicken Little wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:27 AM:

" Reading these comments - Yes, you can fool some of the people all of the time...

And some others are obviously humor-challenged. "

good one wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:22 AM:

" I think people need to lighten up. The WTE gets me every year. I think it is a fun tradition and look forward to next year...hopefully, I remember. "

Yawn wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:19 AM:

" HAPPY NEW YEAR! "

Good One wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:16 AM:

" Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

I can't believe some people fell for this. Yes I can.

Now we know that some people will jump to make a post before reading the whole article! "

You Had Me wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:14 AM:

" That was Great!!! I was upset, but now that was the best April fools I have seen in awhile, I fell for it... that was great "

TJ wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:10 AM:

" My 11 year old came to me in tears this morning with the paper in hand showing me the story. She just lost her Grandfather this past week and we were going to adopt a puppy for her birthday this week and name him after my Dad. He was everything to her. Thanks SO much for making things so much MORE upsetting for NO good reason. Unprofessionalism at its best! I think I will stop my subscription! "

Michael Milliron wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:09 AM:

" April Fool's or not. I would not nor ever put this type of ban past those on the Council. I believe that there will be a Civil Uprising within our community soon and it will come from the hand's of our city council and their inner power struggle and abuse.

I do look forward to and granted it will happen that there will be more rediculous ban's both within our city and county. There will one day be ban's on "all" mobile home's and their sales. There will also be ban's on "all" smoking within the State of Wyoming and etc.... "

Funny! wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:06 AM:

" You got me! I was really mad, so I called my husband and read him the article. He kept asking me what day it was. DUH! I finally kept reading. Good one! And I don't think that it is a waste of space. The rest of you people need to relax!! It's April Fool's day. If we can't all have fun together you are all in the wrong town. Look at our city council. They are a joke! "

Young Professional wrote on Apr 1, 2008 8:03 AM:

" I loved this story . . . finally something believable. Of course I know it is only a joke, but I can seriously picture a bizarre ordinance like this being voted into being. We are after all in the twilight zone, aka Cheytucky, aka Cheyenne, WY. Have a great day everyone! "

You are a jerk wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:58 AM:

" So what it is April Fools day...this has to be one of the most stupid pranks I have ran accross yet....No wonder I do NOT subscribe to this paper. "

Monroe wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:54 AM:

" I was in total shock as I read this article and I kept getting madder and madder at just the thought. I would have raied hell...but I like a little humor every now and then. Good one... "

NOT FUNNY wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:48 AM:

" This is NOT FUNNY. THIS is a waste of paper, of internet time and more, a very crule thing to post, joke or not. You jerks ! "

Ban Happy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:33 AM:

" Good job City clownsel. Next we need to ban horses!!! "

concerned wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:32 AM:

" Well take care of the geese problem at halloday park "

NOT FUNNY wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:18 AM:

" Ok whomever allowed this needs to have his/her job evaluated. As a loving pet owner in this city, I was deeply concerned with this message. I say again, NOT FUNNY. "

Cheryl Jasso wrote on Apr 1, 2008 7:10 AM:

" That was NOT funny. I was about to put my house on the market! It MIGHT have been only slightly humorous if the paper itself had put April Fool, but it didn't. I had to hear from someone else that the online article did. "

Tammy wrote on Apr 1, 2008 6:39 AM:

" If this article is in fact, an April Fools Joke, it's in the POOREST TASTE I've ever seen. I would think the Trib could use the space used for this artcle for much better purposes. "

Fed up wrote on Apr 1, 2008 6:38 AM:

" I for one WILL NOT pay this city $125 to register my dog who isn't one of the "problem pets". Only Cheyenne can be "proud" to be a pet free city...what's next? How about all the feces horses leave on the streets during forntier days? "

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