Fur Ball IV, an annual gala to benefit HSOY's New Shelter Project, was held last Saturday at the 3C Building on AWC Campus.

The event had many highlights and many thanks are due to many individuals and businesses, all of which will be forthcoming.

CURTIS/PERRICONE AWARD
Loma Clark was the recipient of the Curtis/Perricone Award, given annually at the Fur Ball to an individual or individuals who make extraordinary contributions to the HSOY which advance animal welfare in the community.

Loma's involvement with the HSOY has been, indeed, extraordinary.  In addition to being a generous donor, Loma has served as a board member, as an invaluable volunteer and currently holds the position of HSOY Rescue Coordinator and adoption counselor.

Loma and Abbott, her beloved Irish Setter

As a volunteer, Loma has fostered over 150 pets in need and driven over 1,000 pets to rescues on HSOY's Rescue Express.  The "Rescue Express" was, in fact, donated to the HSOY by Loma.

Also, as a volunteer, Loma coordinated our low-cost spay/neuter program. 

It should be added that Loma, in fact, shared the Award with her beloved Irish Setter, Abbott who passed away recently.

Dogs entering shelter 401 
Cats entering shelter 397 
Dogs adopted 81
Cats adopted 36 
Animals released to rescue 100 
Animals returned to owner 46 
Cats & dogs euthanized 524

Dear HSOY,

These are of one of my two cats, Borscht. He was part of a litter of four that we fostered that had been born to a pregnant cat seized from a hoarder. One of his sisters is still in Yuma, and his other sister and brother went to a rescue in Phoenix, but we couldn't let him go. He is the smartest and most devious cat I've ever seen (hence the pictures of him in the dryer and dishwasher), and also the most expressive. He also has REALLY long hair, and most of the time has a lion cut to keep it under control. And the one picture is the first one we took when we got him and his siblings home from the shelter.

Travis Mitchell

While Fur Ball IV has forever passed into the annals of HSOY history, Tuxedo Tuesday is still ongoing!  So take that tux to the dry cleaners and bring home one or two tuxedos that clean themselves!  Yes, for a limited time you can still adopt a black and white or black cat for 50% off normal adoption fees.

An attendee of last year's Walk 'n Wag enjoys a performance by the Gila Ridge High School Cheer Squad.

Save the date:
Walk 'n Wag 2010

Our annual Walk 'n Wag is going to be Saturday, November 13 at the City of Yuma Bark Park and it promises to be the best one yet. Registration will be at 8:30 AM with the event beginning at 9 AM.  There will be vendors, entertainment and, of course, many, many doggie friends both new and old.  So add it to your calendars. This year, a $25 donation will get you a Walk 'n Wag t-shirt and an additional $5 will get your dog a cool Walk 'n Wag bandana.