Yuma Sun: HSOY closer to funding goal

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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Yuma Kennel Club holds dog toy drive for HSOY

The Yuma Kennel Club members and friends collected the above dog toys over two months to brighten the lives of our shelter dogs.
Pictured above, from left to right, are
Edie Sturdivant, Loma Clark, Rikki Weiss and Cookie Wagter each holding a shelter dog.

All Adoptable Dogs Microchipped

All dogs adopted from the Humane Society of Yuma are now receiving microchips before they leave. Many puppies get confused when going to a new home and this is a great way for us to know where they got lost from if their parents havne't had time to get their collar and tags yet. Thanks to the Yuma Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Arizona Community Foundation (Sturges Charitable Trust fund) for assisting is in funding this life saving program. The quicker we can get animals out of the shelter, the better for them and the new animals coming in that need the space. If the public is interested in getting their pets adopted, see our event calendar for future clinics. Microchips are $20 per dog. No cats at this time.

Heeler puppies at Petsmart this Saturday.

Five heeler pups, who have been in foster care, will be available for adoption Saturday, March 8 at Petsmart starting at 10 am.

Golfers: Register for the Fore Paws Classic, April 12th

Registration is now open for the Fore Paws Classic Golf Tournament to be held on April 12th at Las Barrancas Golf Course.

HSOY No Longer Accepting Food Donations

The Humane Society of Yuma is no longer accepting dog or cat food donations. We are started a partnership with Hill's Science Diet that will keep our pet's healthier, save us money and offer adopters a 5 pound bag of food with adoption. We still are in need of kitty litter, office supplies, newspaper, blankets and cleaning supplies. Thank you for your consideration!

Rabies and Vaccination Clinics Start This Week

Why do you need a Rabies Vaccination and License?

• IT IS THE LAW!
• IDENTIFY YOUR PET AND GET THEM HOME FASTER!
• HEALTH AND SAFETY OF YOUR PET!

See the Humane Society of Yuma's calendar of events for dates and locations.
Make sure to bring your dog on a leash and cats in a carrier.
Fees are $15 for vaccination; $13 for altered animal license; $25 for unaltered animal license; $20 for microchipping.
Refreshments will be served and everyone who is seen will be entered to win a PetSmart gift card.