Jackson/Teton County Animal Shelter

09/02/2026

It took a community to get Moxie home.

Earlier last month, Moxie and her family were involved in a serious car accident on the pass. Moxie was thrown from the vehicle and ran into the woods.

That night, our community helped spread Moxie’s picture across Facebook in hopes that someone would spot her.

The next day, Moxie did something pretty incredible: she returned to the scene of the accident looking for her family.

Someone from town recognized her from the posts on Facebook and brought her safely to Teton County Animal Shelter. With Moxie’s family still recovering in the hospital, she had a safe place to stay until they could be reunited.

But one of the firefighters who responded to the original accident wasn’t finished looking out for her.

Jackson Hole Firefighter Captain Chris Betsinger came to the shelter to check on Moxie and, with her family’s permission, took her with him to care for her while they recovered. Instead of spending her nights alone at the shelter, she got to stay in a home.

Moxie’s story also highlights a quiet side of what Teton County Animal Shelter does that many people may not know about. In addition to lost and stray animals, we regularly take in pets whose owners have been hospitalized or taken into custody with no one available to care for their animals.

But this particular story belongs to the community.

To everyone who shared Moxie’s picture, to the person who recognized her and brought her to us, and especially to Chris for continuing to look after her long after the emergency call was over: thank you.

Moxie is now back home with her recovering family.

Sometimes it really does take a village.

08/26/2026

In need of something sweet?

Meet Oreo!

Oreo is so sweet that we have to recruit someone cuddle him just to take his picture because he will run up to the cameraman for love.

He was living at a rest stop, doing his best to make friends and win over travelers with his big green eyes.

He is about a year and a half old, loves to talk, comes when he is called, and wants to be on your lap.

Oreo is available for adoption at Teton County Animal Shelter.

08/22/2026

Old Bill’s Giving Season is here!

From now through September 18, donations made to Teton County Animal Shelter through Old Bill’s will be matched, helping your contribution go even further in supporting the animals in our care.

Register to run or give to Teton County Animal Shelter through the link in the comments!

Old Bill’s Fun Run is a community-wide giving event supporting local nonprofits and organizations throughout Teton County, including your local animal shelter.

You may recognize Blue, who is still patiently waiting for his forever home. He’s just one of the many animals we have the privilege of caring for throughout the year.

We’re proud to serve the Jackson/Teton County community and grateful to be part of a community that continues to support its shelter animals.

Old Bill’s Giving Season runs through September 18.

08/21/2026

Remember these two?

Rambo and Rocky's "mugshot" made quite the impression when they arrived at Teton County Animal Shelter. At the time, we were convinced someone had to be looking for them.

It's now been 15 days.

We followed every lead we could. Rocky had a microchip, but when we contacted the number associated with it, we were told he wasn't their dog. We've searched, asked around, and waited for someone to recognize them, but we've reached a dead end.

At this point, we have to consider the possibility that Rambo and Rocky may have been left behind.

The good news? These two haven't spent the last 15 days worrying about it nearly as much as we have.

They have each other.

Rambo and Rocky are partners in crime. Wherever one goes, the other is usually not far behind. They're goofy, affectionate, and it has been a party since the day they arrived.

Only now, instead of looking for where they came from, we're ready to start looking for where they go next.

Rambo and Rocky are ready for their next adventure. They just need someone to bail them out and go on it with them.

08/12/2026

This boy has been with us as of 8-11-2026. If he looks familiar, please reach out at (307) 733-2139.

08/12/2026

These boys were found running around north of the airport and are currently safe with us at Teton County Animal Shelter.

If they look familiar or you believe they may be your dogs, please contact us at (307) 733-2139.

Please share to help us get these boys home!

08/06/2026

UPDATE: Owner has been found!

These two girls were caught loitering around backyards in East Jackson with no supervision.

If you recognize these mischievous youngsters, please contact Teton County Animal Shelter at (307) 733-2139.

08/06/2026

Keeping shelter dogs happy means more than just walks. Today we cooled everyone off with homemade pumpkin popsicles and a pool party!

Rocco politely declined his popsicle and decided that playing in the pool is more important.

What about your dog? Are they Team Pumpkin or would they rather jump straight into the pool?

07/18/2026

07/17/2026

Meet Rocco!

Rocco is a 4-month-old Shepherd mix with a sensitive heart and a big brain.

He loves to play in the pool! We kept throwing tennis balls in to teach him about toys, but for every ball we tossed in, he immediately "cleaned up" by carrying it back out and dropping it on the ground. Apparently, pools aren't supposed to have tennis balls in them.

As a young Shepherd mix, Rocco is happiest when he has a job to do. He's incredibly observant and eager to learn. He already knows his name and "sit." When you're talking to someone, he'll quietly sit at your feet facing the same direction you are. He is always alert, always wanting to stay close.

Rocco isn't just looking for a home. He's looking to be a teammate.