"The Truth Is Out There. And It's Furry."
Founded in 1889 by prospector Jeb "Silver-Tongue" McAllister, Dog City was originally just a hole in the ground where Jeb found nothing but dust and disappointment. Then one full moon night, everything changed.
Legend says Jeb woke to find a werewolf in his tent. But instead of shooting it (the expected Western response), Jeb offered it jerky. The werewolf, grateful and apparently lonely, stayed. Others followed. Before long, Dog City became the world's first (and only) werewolf sanctuary that accidentally became a rodeo.
"It started with jerky. Now it's whatever this is."
- Traditional Dog City motto
WHO RIDES WHOM?
We get this question a lot. The answer is: yes.
At Dog City, we don't believe in rigid hierarchies.
"Control is an illusion. The sooner you accept that, the more fun you'll have."
- Big Jim, on the philosophy of the rodeo
[ COME FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF ]
A: Dog City exists in a quantum state of reality. If you believe, it's real. If you don't, you're probably not fun at parties anyway.
A: Drive west until the GPS gives up. Then keep going. When you see a giant wooden wolf howling at a cactus, turn left. If you reach Albuquerque, you've gone too far (or not far enough, depending on your perspective).
A: Yes. Maybe? The experience is what matters. If it howls like a werewolf, sheds like a werewolf, and breathes heavily near your ear like a werewolf... does it matter?
A: We have family-friendly events (marked as such) where the werewolves wear more fabric.
A: Clothes that can get dirty. Or fur-y. Or potentially ripped. Don't wear your Sunday best. Don't wear anything you're emotionally attached to. Consider bringing a change of clothes. And maybe something leather. The werewolves appreciate effort.
A: Outside werewolves must be registered 30 days in advance and undergo a "temperament screening" (mostly to make sure they get along with Big Jim, who's territorial). Unregistered werewolves will be offered employment. They usually accept.
A: Technically no. Practically? The werewolves appreciate western wear, leather, or anything that says "I understand the assignment." Formal wear confuses them. Business casual is just sad.
A: We're a werewolf rodeo operating under a full moon in the American West. If you're looking for subtlety, may we suggest a knitting club? Here, we embrace the wild, the weird, and the wonderfully unclear. That's the Dog City way.
While the werewolves are the stars, these folks keep the lights on (when the generator works):
"Elected" by werewolf acclamation in 1987
Keeps the peace between human visitors and werewolf performers. Hasn't been bitten yet (officially).
Law enforcement & first aid
Carries silver bullets but has never used them. Prefers negotiation. Very good at applying bandages.
Town physician & werewolf groomer
Treats both humans and werewolves. Also the best fur brusher in three counties. The werewolves line up for his attention.
Proprietor of The Howling Hound Saloon
Serves drinks. Listens to confessions. Knows everyone's secrets. The werewolves trust her with their problems.
DOG CITY WEREWOLF RODEO
SOMEWHERE WEST
UNITED STATES (PROBABLY)
Release at dusk with tag "HOWL." Pigeons trained to find us somehow.
Three short, two long, one very short. We'll send back: "WELCOME."
Just... show up. We'll be here. We don't really leave.
Our communication center. Note the werewolf-resistant fencing.
Let's be absolutely clear: THIS IS NOT REAL.
Dog City does not exist. The WereWolf Rodeo is fictional. There are no werewolves waiting for you in the desert. (If there are, they're not affiliated with us. Run.)
This website is a creative work - an homage to the weird, wild, and wonderfully absurd corners of the internet and the American West. It's a joke. A very elaborate, slightly unhinged joke.
If you somehow traveled to an actual Dog City and found actual werewolves running an actual rodeo... please send photos. Also, congratulations on discovering a parallel dimension. We always suspected this site was prophetic.
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