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

Sale of valuable jewelry and coins to benefit new shelter

Vicki Kerley, who has already made several generous contributions to the New Shelter Project, has donated many pieces of gold and diamond jewelry and gold coins from her own collection to help build the new shelter. Following her lead, others have donated many of their pieces. Paul Bensel, of Paul Bensel Jewelers has agreed to appraise all the pieces and showcase them for sale at his business until September 1 with all proceeds going to the New Shelter Project.

July 20 update:

"The Carats for Cats and Canines" event will be held from July 28 to October 17 at Paul Bensel Jewelers at 3000 S. 4 Avenue.

New media partner: YumaNewsNow.com

The cats and dogs at our shelter have a new media friend! YumaNewsNow.com is featuring an HSOY animal on their website and keeps Yuma informed of HSOY events. Thanks!

Great adoption story? Enter Hill's Second Chance Contest

Here's great opportunity to make a difference for homeless pets. All you have to do is share your favorite pet adoption story in the Hill’s Second Chance for Love Contest. Your story could inspire more adoptions and help all of us reach this year’s goal of saving 1 million pets. Plus, you could win up to $10,000 in prizes for our shelter!

Enter the Second Chance Contest now at this website:
www.HillsPet.com/SecondChance

The Humane Society of Yuma feeds and recommends Hill's Science Diet.

Generous donation cools kennels this summer.

Bradley Holcom of AB Builders(from left to right), Lenore Anaya, Alex Gallardo, owner of Sellers Crane Service, and Jorge Silva, owner of JLE Service in San Luis pose with three of the many appreciative dogs who enjoy the donated kennel cooling.

Hawgs for Dawgs thanks

Thank you to Scott Pearce of the Yuma Vehicle Safety Institute, the Rough Riders and all the riders that attended our Fun Run on Memorial Day. We raised over $1,500.