Hospice of Yuma gives to HSOY in their time of need

The Hospice of Yuma's thrift store was severely damaged by a roof collapse caused by torrential rainfall last week and had to be closed indefinitely. Although they are already making plans to relocate, the damage to and resulting closure of a popular thrift store is no doubt a tremendous strain to both revenue and volunteer resources for the local non-profit.

Despite this time of need, the Hospice of Yuma donated a number of glass display cases to the Humane Society of Yuma for our own thrift store which is to open soon on the corner of 4th Avenue and 24th ST. One of these display cases has already been placed in our shelter's main office to display a variety of merchandise.

Not only did they generously donate these cases but Hospice volunteers aided HSOY personnel in the delivery of these very heavy yet quite-fragile cases.

We look forward for an opportunity to return the favor.

2008 BetterYuma.org Golf Classic to benefit New Shelter Project

Betteryuma.org will host a three-person golf scramble to raise money for the New Shelter Project on September 13, 2008 at the Desert Hills Municipal Golf Course.

The entry fee will be $450 which includes greens fees with cart,
premium lunch, golf shirt, gift bag, cash skins and prizes and special prizes
for ladies’ teams. To aid the pace of play, the tournament is
limited to 108 players (36 teams of three).


To register a team, download the registration form

Keep your pets safe this Fourth of July

The loud explosions and commotion surrounding Fourth of July fireworks displays cause pets to become frantic and frightened. Every year, our shelter sees an influx of dogs who either run off during July Fourth celebrations or who escape their usual confines only to be brought into our shelter.

The Humane Society of the United States offers these tips to keep your pet safe on the Fourth

• Resist the urge to take your pet to fireworks displays.
• Do not leave your pet in the car. With only hot air to breathe inside a car, your pet can suffer serious health effects—even death—in a few short minutes. Partially opened windows do not provide sufficient air, but they do provide an opportunity for your pet to be stolen.
• Keep your pets indoors at home in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animals can become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you've removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would be harmful to your pet if chewed. Leave a television or radio playing at normal volume to keep him company while you're attending Fourth of July picnics, parades, and other celebrations.
• If you know that your pet is seriously distressed by loud noises like thunder, consult with your veterinarian before July 4th for ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiety he or she will experience during fireworks displays.
• Never leave pets outside unattended, even in a fenced yard or on a chain. In their fear, pets who normally wouldn't leave the yard may escape and become lost, or become entangled in their chain, risking injury or death.
• Make sure your pets are wearing identification tags so that if they do become lost, they can be returned promptly. Animals found running at-large should be taken to the local animal shelter, where they will have the best chance of being reunited with their owners.

-HSUS' July Fourth fireworks