YPD investigates cat cruelty case: unidentified suspect

(Yuma, AZ)  The Humane Society of Yuma and the Yuma Police Department are currently investigating a cruelty case.  The suspect(s) are unidentified.  Details of the incident are as follows: 

On June 13, 2009 an unknown subject was witnessed dumping an injured animal at West Wetlands Park.   The witness, a city employee, noticed a white four-door Toyota Tacoma with Arizona license plate #690-GJE dumping something from a trash can in the west end of the park.   The employee approached a white male wearing a white t-shirt and a black hat turned backwards and asked what the man was doing. The man stated he was letting a cat go that had been attacked by his two dogs in his yard. When the employee asked why the he did not simply call the Humane Society to collect the feline, the suspect responded, "What does it matter? The cat is going to crawl away and die anyway." The person then drove away in the vehicle.  The cat was found by an Animal Control Officer who was called to the scene.  The cat is described as a black domestic short-haired male.  The feline was drooling and had other visible injuries; status is pending.  The Yuma Police Department was contacted and responded for an investigation of cruelty abandonment 13-2910 A1.  The YPD officer tracked the license plate of the vehicle to an elderly female from a different city and the investigation continues in an effort to identify the driver. 

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call YPD at (928) 783-4421 or Animal Control at (928) 782-1621, ext. 106.   

For more information on this case, please call Shanen Aranmór at (928) 550-1867.

HSUS offers reward in Somerton dog shooting

Yuma Sun reports...

 

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting a dog to death in Somerton in April.

   

"We would like to close this case," said Yuma County Sheriff's spokesman Capt. Eben Bratcher. "We hope the award will bring the suspect to justice. If there are witnesses, we would love for them to come forward."

 

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Pictures of Harley, latest cruelty case.

Read today's front page article on Harley at yumasun.com

Harley is a two year old male terrier/spaniel mix who was found on Figueroa Ave as a stray on 5/19/09. His hair was so severely matted that lumps of hair covering his body felt like stones. It was not until 5/27/09 that a groomer at The Dog Spa noticed a knife blade stuck into Harley's neck. Judging by the depth of the wound, it is highly unlikely this was an accidental injury. Instead, it appears to be very deliberate as the knife blade was broken off in Harley's neck. Fortunately, the blade missed all of the major veins, arteries and even trachea and esophagus. Harley is being treated with antibiotics and is up for adoption. This incident is being treated as a cruelty case; unfortunately, HSOY has no details since Harley was a stray. Anyone with information about Harley or the stabbing should call Animal Control at (928)782-1621, ext. 106.

June is Adopt a Cat Month!

Every year, the Humane Society of Yuma joins the ASPCA, American Humane, and shelters across the country in recognizing the month of

June as "Adopt-A-Cat Month."

Why June? It's right in the middle of kitten season. As cute as that may sound, it's a terribly sad time of year for those of us at the shelter. Kitten season is pet-overpopulation at its ugliest.

In recognition of June being Adopt-A Cat Month, you can adopt two cats for the price of one

HSOY SEEKS BITE DOG WITH UNKNOWN OWNER

(Yuma, AZ)  The Humane Society of Yuma is seeking information about a bite dog with unidentified owners.  Anyone with information about this dog should contact the Humane Society at (928) 782-1621. 

A woman was bitten on the hand while trying to protect her own dog in the area of 27th Street and 45th Avenue. The bite dog is described as a rottweiler.

Information is needed as soon as possible  to determine if victim needs a series of rabies shots starting Friday. 

No legal action will be taken against the dog's owners.  Proof of rabies vaccination is required to alleviate the need for the victim to receive the painful rabies shot series. 

For more information call Patrol at (928) 782-1621 x106. 

Cruelty update: Destiny

Destiny was rescued by HSOY on Saturday March 28. She was found starved with severe pneumonia. The staff questioned whether she would survive. She was sent to a foster home where she was put on a high dosage of antibiotics, breathing treatments, percussion therapy and fed every two hours. She has been a giant success and gets stronger everyday. She is as sweet as can be. She loves children and other dogs. She loves to play and give kisses. She is good in the car and on a leash. She has also made a good friend in her foster home named Chopper, a wiener dog. He immediately took to Destiny and cared for her when she was down. He would lay with her when she was too weak to walk and play with her now that she is strong.

HSOY and her foster parents are so proud of Destiny. Out of her story, the shelter has been able to highlight and address animal cruelty in our community. HSOY, as always, is proud to give a voice to the voiceless and is pressing charges on Destiny's behalf. Thank you to everyone including Desert Veterinary Clinic, Rebecca Curtis and the fantastic staff at HSOY who has helped her. Destiny will soon be available for adoption and will bring much happiness to someone's home. She is a true success story.  

March 28 weighed under 30 pounds

April 17 weighed 43 pounds

P.S. The last two undated photos were taken when Kyla brought Destiny down to the shelter last week to have her shots! Everyone at the shelter was ecstatic to see her.  

New summer hours take effect June 2

(Yuma, AZ)  The Humane Society of Yuma is changing our kennel viewing hours for the warmer months.  Effective June 2, 2009, the HSOY kennel hours will be 10 am – 4:30 pm.  The HSOY office will be open from 9 am – 5 pm.  HSOY continues to be open Tuesday through Saturday. 

www.hsoyuma.com or call Shanen Aranmór at (928)782-1621 x104.