Thank you to Fatima and CJ Ajad

CJ and Fatimah Ajad stood outside Sam’s Club selling their “famous Italian ices” to passers by for one dollar each.  At the end of the weekend, they had made $880 for the Humane Society of Yuma. Great work!

Sam’s Club has been very generous to the Humane Society of Yuma.  In addition to allowing us to set up various fund raisers outside their doors, they have just recently donated two pallets of dog food for our foster parents.

Fur Ball III sold out

Cristyn Weil, Chairperson of the Humane Society of Yuma New Shelter Project, announced that all tickets to the Third Annual Fur Ball have been reserved.

Harold J. Niebergall

Harold J. Niebergall (July 1, 1937- January 1st, 2009), of Aniak, Alaska, bequeathed $5,000 to the Humane Society of Yuma. We are honored to be recipients of Harold’s generosity.

First Christian Church's towel and blanket drive

1st Christian Church had a fund raiser to collect much needed towels and blankets for use at the Humane Society. On August 31st they delivered a truck load of contributions to the Humane Society of Yuma. Many thanks to the members of 1st Christian Church.

DOG FOUND STABBED - PRESS RELEASE

(Yuma, AZ) The Humane Society of Yuma and local law enforcement are seeking information regarding a dog found dead with a stab wound. Certain details of the case are being withheld due to an ongoing investigation.

On the morning of July 24th, HSOY received a report of a dead dog on the grounds of a local area school. The responding officer observed what appeared to be a laceration around the
dog’s mouth. The officer collected evidence before leaving the scene.

A local veterinarian examined the dog and confirmed that the dog had been stabbed. The examining veterinarian believed that the dog’s death was caused by the injury.

“This type of heinous cruelty should be of special concern to the community,” said HSOY Director of Operations, Annette Lagunas. “The connection between animal cruelty and human
violence has been well-documented.”

Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Humane Society of Yuma at 928-782-1621, ext 106.

HSOY seeks candidates for volunteer coordinator position.

HSOY is seeking a well-organized, energetic person to fill our volunteer coordinator position. Person must be highly motivated, detailed oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.

Send resume to cwagter@hsoyuma.com

HSOY officers impound stray eight foot python

An 8-10 foot python that appears well-fed and cared for, was apprehended by HSOY officers at the 900 block of 8th AVE on July 4th, 2009.

The Yuma Fire Department originally responded to a call from an alarmed resident who found the snake curled up beneath her front porch. YFD then called HSOY animal control for assistance.

HSOY is seeking to re-unite the boa constrictor with its owner. For further information, please call Shanen Aranmor at 782-1621.

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