Yuma considers ban on roadside sale of animals

An ordinance to ban the roadside sale of animals will be introduced at Wednesday's (12/17) meeting of the Yuma City Council. The Humane Society of Yuma strongly advocates passage of the ordinance and urges all Yuma residents to attend the session to show strong support for such an ordinance.
The meeting is at the Yuma City Hall at 5:30pm, Wednesday, December 17.

Humane Society of Yuma invites discussion on animal control issues

The Humane Society of Yuma is hosting a town hall meeting Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Yuma Center for the Arts in their Central Gallery from 6pm-7pm to discuss animal control issues in Yuma County. The public is invited to bring their comments, questions, or concerns about laws and policies regarding dogs and cats in our community. “A well-informed community makes for a better community,” states Shawn Smith, Executive Director.

Volunteer Recognition: Cathy Walk

We at the Humane Society of Yuma depend heavily on volunteers to carry out our mission.  We could never hope to give the amount of recognition and praise each and everyone of our volunteers deserve.  We have decided to recognize the best of the best by awarding a Volunteer of the Season  (to be awarded quarterly).  

Our first recipient is Cathy Walk per the recommendation of our departing Director of Development, Elkie Wills. 

For three years, Cathy has been a dedicated weekly volunteer. First, getting cuddly with the cats at PetSmart.  Every week, we could count on Cathy to clean, play and organize the cat room at PetSmart.  After a year and many hugs later, Cathy decided seeing those sweet sad eyes can take a toll on the heart.  She found office work tugged a bit less at her heart strings.   I don't know what I did without her before she started helping in my office.  From thank you's to database input, to making crafts (she likes that one the best) , Cathy has helped me organize and execute on a weekly basis.  Of course, her dedication doesn't end with volunteering.  She is also the proud parent of Zonie (formally a guest at the HSOY).  Zonie hit the jackpot with Cathy and Bob Walk as her new parents and I can say the same for myself.  I hit the jackpot with such a hard working volunteer.  Lots of wags to you Cathy!