The top story in today's Yuma Sun (March 24, 2008)
A campaign to raise money for a new, expanded animal shelter in Yuma County is nearly one-third of the way toward its $3 million goal, thanks to sizable donations from generous area donors.
"The new facility has 18,000 square feet to accommodate the animals and that's 10,000 more than we have now," said Elkie Wills, spokeswoman for the Humane Society of Yuma.
The new shelter will provide better services for dogs and cats including: exercise and training areas, a chasing area, indoor and outdoor kennels, a public education area, and a low-cost spay/neuter clinic, Wills said.
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