| Meet Wall-E |
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Wall-E is one
year old neutered male black lab mix. Actually, we aren't really sure
what Wall-E is, but one thing that we do know is that this guy sure is
cute! Wall-E walks great on a leash and loves to play fetch with his
toys. Wall-E will be available for adoption on Thursday, March 25th at
11:00 am at the Humane Society of Yuma. If you looking for a fun-loving
pup to add to your family, Wall-e is your guy!
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Last rabies clinic before March 31st deadline
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Happy dogs wait for their vaccinations at Albertson's earlier in the year.  | On Saturday, March 27th, the Humane Society
of Yuma will hold a rabies clinic at the Fry's Shopping Center in the
Foothills. It will be the final rabies clinic before the March 31st
deadline. Vaccinations start at 10am and the line will close at 1pm sharp. Services offered include rabies, bordatella,
and Da2PPcvk vaccinations, microchipping, and pet tags.
Why spend time in line? If your dog already has his/her rabies
vaccination you don't need to stand in line.
You can license online. Just scan or fax your rabies certificate.
Please note that HSOY will continue to hold
rabies clinics beyond the March 31st deadline but the late fee will
apply.
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Calling all golfers
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On Saturday,
May 15, the Humane Society of Yuma will hold our annual Fore Paws Golf Classic
at Mesa del Sol Golf Course.
Get your four person team together and spend the day
driving, chipping and putting for Yuma's homeless, unwanted and abused pets.
The tournament begins with 8am shotgun start and is an eighteen hole, two drive
scramble with awards for the longest drive and closest to the pin.
It's $80 per person. The entry fee includes green fees, cart,
range balls, tri-tip lunch, prizes and skins.
You can register online or download the registration form at the link provided.
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Here comes Peter Cottontail...
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In less than two weeks, the Easter Bunny cometh and with him
(or her) will be the temptation for many to get a live bunny (or chick).
Getting a rabbit takes just as much thought and responsibility as any a cat and
dog. "Make Mine Chocolate" is a great campaign to combat the
impulsive buying of live bunnies around Easter.
If you decide that a rabbit is
the right pet for you, remember to adopt one. We get a few every year and there
are rabbit rescues in San Diego and Phoenix.
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| Cruelty and rescue success story: Destiny |
Destiny when she first came to our shelter
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Destiny was found and rescued by HSOY animal control officers on March 28, 2009. She was severely emaciated and was suffering from pneumonia. 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. When rescued, she weighed under thirty pounds. Three weeks later she weighed in at 43 lbs. Last summer, she was taken from foster care to the care of Mayday Pit Bull Rescue in Phoenix and set about looking for the very best forever home for her. She was adopted on March 5, 2010 to Julie and James Westgate. On Wednesday, March 24, nearly a year after her being rescued by HSOY, our Director of Operations Annette Lagunas received the following update from the Westgates.
Destiny and Chopper, her friend and caretaker while in foster care.
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Dear Mrs. Lagunas,
I volunteer with Mayday Pit Bull Rescue here in Phoenix and that is how I met Destiny. Our fourteen year old lab/pit mix died on February 10th and we were devastated. When I shared the news with friends, including Jennifer from Mayday, I said that when the right dog comes along we will adopt again. I was being 'funny' and started listing all the characteristics we were looking for in a Dog - thinking nothing of it. Jennifer immediately e-mailed me and said "That is Destiny to a tee!"
My husband and I met her, Jennifer brought her over to our home a few times to meet the three cats, and she truly is EVERYTHING we were looking for in a Dog. We formally adopted Destiny on March 5th and our suspicion that she was born to be our dog was confirmed. The fact that her name is Destiny did not escape our attention!
Destiny and James
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She has settled in nicely and she and the three cats get along just fine. I can assure you that anything Destiny experienced in her past will be made up for one thousand times over. EVERYONE who has met her has fallen in love with her. Whenever I take her for walks people stop me to comment on how beautiful she is or what a great dog she is. After the comments, I am ignored and Destiny has the spotlight.
She is a fantastic dog, friendly, loving and oh so sweet! She is very smart and is learning basic obedience commands quickly and we do not even start formal training until April 5th. She has not one ounce of food aggression and will 'give' me her rawhide right from her mouth- if she has not already dropped it at my feet. She has adapted to our routine almost seamlessly - I am always amazed by animals and their capacity to forgive.
Destiny and Julie
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Again, I can guarantee you that from now on she will have an amazing life with us. Our pets are our children and we are so grateful they choose us.
I have attached some pictures - if possible please share this note and pictures with anyone who worked with, worked on behalf of, gave medical care to or fostered Destiny.
Thank you for all the work you, everyone at HSOY and Detective Juarez/law enforcement did not only for Destiny but do for every animal you help.
Our Family is truly blessed!!
With warmest regards,
Julie, James, Treasure, Sunny, Spirit and Destiny Westgate
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Become an
Every Day Hero
for less than
a price of a stamp!
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Over the course of one year, neuters six cats.
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Over the course of one year, microchips 18 animals.
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Over the course of one year, provides care & food for one dog.
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Over the course of one year, spays seven dogs.
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Over the course of one year, feeds all shelter pets for
two weeks.
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KEEP VOTING FOR US!
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Vote daily at The Animal Rescue Site for the Humane Society of Yuma and we could win the grand prize of $10,000! There are 85 chances to win, including two $1,000 grants that will be awarded each week. Click here to make your daily click on the purple button and then look for the red "Vote Now!" at the top of the next page. You can vote once each day through April 18th.
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| Support spay/neuter in Yuma: Be thrifty! |
All of the Humane Society of Yuma's Thrift Store proceeds go to fund reduced cost spay/neuter!
Our store is on the NE corner of 4th Avenue and 24th Street right behind Audio Einstein's. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9-4pm. |
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