Pedal for the animals: Circle the City Cycle

Come join us at Yuma Catholic High School for a 50 mile charity bike ride for the Humane society of Yuma. Don’t think 50 miles is for you? No worries! We are also offering an alternate 14 mile course.

When: Dec. 8th, 2007
Where: Begins and Ends @ YCHS
Registration: Forms available at YCHS, Mr. B’s Bicycles, and day of ride (map attached).

Pledges (optional): if you turn in $100 in pledges, your fee will be waved! Pledge sheets may be picked up with registration
Entree fee:

• 18 and under:$15
• Adults: $25
  

(Checks payable to: YCHS)

Registration: 7-8 am
Ride time: 8am-1pm

Sponsored by: YCHS, Pepsi, and Mr. B’s Bicycles

Bowl 40 frames for the animals

The Forty Frame Game

A Youth and Adult Doubles fundraiser for the
December 1, 2007 @ 9:40 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

The world’s most unusual doubles bowling tournament!

Each frame of The Forty Frame Game offers a chance to improve winnings thru bonuses or specials, or puts *cash in your pocket if you perform regardless of your final total.

No Tap ~ 9 pins = Strike Pay Day ~ Strike = *Cash Super Sour Grapes ~ No Strike = Minus 5 points per pin
Big Kahuna ~ Strike = 25 Bonus Points Sour Grapes ~ No Strike = Minus 2 points per pin
Bonus ~ Strike = 10 Extra points Mulligan ~ Don't like the 1st Ball, Shoot it over!!
Bingo-Bango-Bongo ~ 40th Frame Strikes = *CASH
40th Frame = $2, 41st Frame = $3, 42nd Frame = $5

City of Yuma's Shred Day: Protect yourself from identity theft and help HSOY

A FREE SHRED DAY to help prevent ID Theft will be held in conjunction with the City of Yuma’s Quarterly Household Hazardous Waste Collection on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 8am until 12 noon and is open to all Yuma County residents.

The Shred-day will be held at the City of Yuma Public Works Yard at 265 W. 13th Street (2nd Avenue & 13th Street - adjacent to Time Warner Cable). Residents may turn-in one file box (approximately 40 lbs per household) of personal papers, cancelled checks, etc. for destruction by strip-shredding. (No Business records will be accepted) There is no need to remove staples, binders or clips. There is NO CHARGE for this service.

All shredded residue is baled into 1,100 lb bales and shipped directly to a paper mill where it is recycled into consumer paper goods. Proceeds from the sale of the residue will be donated to the Humane Society of Yuma County. The company donating this service provides document destruction services to businesses throughout Yuma County. Information and literature about preventing Identity Theft will also be provided.

Contact:
Donald K. Foltz,
Chief Privacy Officer
Private Information & Document Destruction Services for Yuma LLC
P.O. Box 6484
Yuma, AZ 85366-6484
(928) 317-9696
(928) 317-9324 Fax
www.privateidds.com
info@privateidds.com

HSOY seeks cat abuser

As reported in the September 15 Yuma Sun.

HUmane Society seeks cat abuser
A cat was dropped into a charity donation box at Wal-Mart, and the Humane Society of Yuma is offering a reward for information on the culprit.

A pick-up driver for Precious Treasures heard meowing coming from the donation box at Wal-Mart at 2900 S. Pacific Ave. on Sept. 6, according to a HSOY news statement released Friday.

The driver discovered a black and white kitten drenched in its own saliva inside an Army.com duffel bag. The Humane Society was immediately called, and the cat was found to have no life-threatening injuries, according to the statement.

The organization is offering a $250 reward for the identification of the person behind the abuse.

"Intentionally causing harm to any animal is against the law," HSOY community relations manager Elkie Wills said in the statement. "We need the public to know that no animal can be treated this way."

People with information can call 782-1621, Ext. 3.

Wills said there are currently no suspects in the case, but a dark gray or gold Chevy truck was spotted in the area around that time. The vehicle was said to be driven by a woman possibly in her late 30s.

The kitten, which was later renamed Army, was adopted by an animal control officer.

HEAT ADVISORY - KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Yuma. It is very important as pet parents that we keep our pets safe and cool during this heat. If you think your pet is suffering from heat stroke, get it to a vet as soon as possible. WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND KEEPING YOUR PETS INSIDE. If you can't, make sure there is plenty of unspillable water and shade. Kiddie pools and misters are also great ways to keep your pets cool.

Yuma Scorpions - Feeding the Pets!

Thank you to Yuma Scorpions for including the Humane Society of Yuma in their community services efforts. Everyone who brought in food for the animals at the Humane Society of Yuma received a free ticket to a Yuma Scorpions game. GO SCORPIONS! Special thanks to Heather Bressett for putting this all together.

HSOY opening at 12pm on September 7th

The Humane Society of Yuma will not be opening until 12pm for any services on September 7, 2007. The staff will be attending a maditory seminar to enhance their relationship with our community and our animals. If you have an emergency, please contact 782-1621. Thank you for your patience.

Animals at HSOY shelter unveil "wishlist"

The daily operations of the Humane Society of Yuma require quite a bit of supplies. Every bag of kitty litter donated to us is a bag of kitty litter we won't have to buy. Here's a list of items that we particulary are in need of.

• Laundry soap
• Office supplies
• Plastic dog toys all sizes
• Dog and cat food
• Canned dog food
• Non-clumping cat litter
• Paper towels

Any of these items you can drop off at our shelter ( 285 N Figueroa Ave) would be much appreciated.

Humane Society of Yuma Offering Microchips

The Humane Society of Yuma is offering the public the opportunity to microchip their dogs every Wednesday from 3pm to 5pm for $20. Please call first prior to confirm availability. 782-1621 x8

STARTING IN AUGUST...All dogs adopted from the Humane Society of Yuma will be microchipped. It is very important that all newly chipped dogs have their information updated with 24 PetWatch.

Change jars ring up revenue at local businesses

"Your change for our change." You may have seen this statement in various retailers around town on our change jars. This program has become a great revenue generator for the Humane Society of Yuma. We would like to recognize the retailers who have donated some of their counter space to help us help the animals.

Please visit these supporting businesses and tell them you appreciate their support.

Pablos
Arizona Donuts
Round Table Pizza
Janya’s Floral Shop
Mr. G’s
Brownies
Mad Greek
Mr B’s Bicycles
Western Warehouse
Chile Pepper
The Flower Mine
The Quilting Bee
Yuma Fee
Barney’s
Buffalo Wild Wings
Mandarin Palace

A SPECIAL THANKS TO LIDDY CAUSEY FOR HELPING ORGANIZE AND FACILITATE THIS PROGRAM!

THANK YOU TIME WARNER CABLE

The Humane Society of Yuma is thankful for the help of Juan Bayani for creating a great Spay and Neuter commercial for us. This type of community support is greatly needed to further our mission.

THANK YOU FORT YUMA ROTARY

Thank you to Fort Yuma Rotary for the $1,000 donation to the Humane Society of Yuma and Yuma's homeless animals. Donations like this help us find forever homes for the animals in our care and providing them with proper shelter and care while with us.

$2,500 reward offered in dog cruelty case

The Yuma Sun printed the following article on June 7, 2007

A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the torture and killing of a dog near Somerton last week.

The body of the tan, female shepherd mix was found with baling wire around its neck on a canal bank at County 10-1/2 Street and Avenue G on Friday, the Humane Society of Yuma said.

The young dog, believed to have been a stray, had been sodomized with a crutch and was killed either that morning or the night before, the humane society said.

The reward money comes from local donors, said Elkie Wills, spokeswoman for the Humane Society of Yuma.

No new leads had turned up in the case as of Wednesday, she said. The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is investigating the cruelty case as a felony.

To report tips in the case, call the humane society at 782-1621, Ext. 106.

Urgent: Foster Parents needed!

There is an urgent need for volunteers to foster pets. If you can care for an animal on a short term basis call Elkie at 782-1621 X104 or ewills@hsoyuma.com.

Save the Date: 1st Annual Fur Ball

The Humane Society of Yuma Capital Campaign is hosting the First Annual Fur Ball on Saturday, August 25, 2007 to benefit the building of our new animal shelter. It is a black tie affair and will be held at MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station - Yuma). Tickets will be available for $150. Details will be forthcoming.

Visit the Humane Society of Yuma's Capital Campaign website at http://newshelter.hsoyuma.com

Local resident's pet cat shot with pellet gun

On Saturday, May 5, 2007, a local resident at the 400 block of S. 22nd Avenue found his cat bloodied and disoriented. He immediately took the animal to a local vet where two pellets were found embedded in the cat’s face and spinal area. The cat is currently in critical condition and is still being treated.

The Humane Society of Yuma was contacted on Monday, May 7th to investigate the crime. As of now there are no leads, but if anyone can identify the suspect(s) responsible for this cruel act, there is a $100 reward for their identity and arrest. As the case is still being investigated, charges are pending until a suspect can be identified. If a suspect is identified, charges can range from misdemeanor to felony animal cruelty with the possibility of the suspect serving a jail sentence.

“The public needs to realize that causing harm to any animal is against the law and they can be prosecuted. We hope that the public will come forward with any information regarding this case and we want to make sure that the pets in this area remain out of harms way.”, states Elkie Wills, HSOY Community Relations Manager.