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Members & volunteers: RSVP by January 15
2010 Members and volunteers: RSVP to HSOY Director of Development Erin Sitera by Jan. 15 for the Friday, Jan. 21 Annual Membership & Volunteer Appreciation Reception. The event will be held at AWC's Schoenig Center at 6pm, RSVP required to attend.
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Join us in the Great HSOY Scavenger Hunt
In addition to our wishlist of ongoing needs, we always have a few particular items that we need just a few of. So we've created "The Great HSOY Scavenger Hunt." Help us check off all the items on the list. If you come to our shelter with an item on our list we'll take your picture and post it on our page and we'll check off a box on the list.
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Wishlist items of the week: Copy paper & dryer sheets
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 If your dog already has his or her certificate of rabies vaccination there is no need to stand in line on Saturday. Just license online. It's super fast and if your dog's certificate is on file with the HSOY, you won't even have to submit another copy. If you do have a new certificate to show us, you can either email, fax, or even upload it when you submit your application. |
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Next rabies clinic: This weekend at the Ave. B Albertson's
Our next rabies and licensing clinic is this Saturday from 10am - 1pm at the Avenue B. Albertson's. Make sure you and your four legged friend show up early so we can get you guys vaccinated and licensed as qucikly as possible so you can get out to enjoy the rest of your Saturday.
Remember that if your dog is good with his/her vaccinations, license online.
All dogs three months or older residing in Yuma County must be licensed by March 31st. The license verifies that your dog is current with his/her rabies vaccination.
If your dog is vaccinated, you may license online beginning January 1st with a scanned or faxed copy of your dog's valid rabies certificate. A valid certificate must be signed by a U.S. licensed veterinarian, state whether your dog is altered or not, and be current through at least April 1st.
If a rabies vaccine expires during the year, your dog must be revaccinated in order to keep the license valid. A license is invalid during any lapse between the expiration of a vaccination and revaccination.
If your dog needs to be vaccinated, the Humane Society of Yuma holds a number of rabies clinics at locations around the county for your convenience.
1/8, 10am-1pm, Petsapalooza (on Main Street) 1/15, 10am-1pm, Ave. B Albertson's 1/29, 10am- 1pm, AZ Market Place 2/12, 10am - 3pm, San Luis Cultural Center 2/19, 9am - 11am, Dateland School 2/19, 1pm - 3pm, Butterfield Park (Wellton) 2/26, 10am - 1pm, Council Park (Somerton) 3/12, 10am - 1pm, PetsMart 3/19, 10am - 1pm, Fry's Shopping Center (Foothills) .
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Nook
"Look at those eyes! What a beautiful cat!" Those are just some of the compliments Nook, a four year old neutered male, has heard being tossed his way. He has a purr-dy white coat with grey cow patch pattern and amazing green eyes. Nook also has a cute creamy pink and white nose. His family moved and left him in our care with hopes he'd find a new family. Nook is very friendly, a verified snuggle-bug He plays hide-n-seek and his favorite hobby is bird watching from the window. So if you enjoy cozy nights on the couch and you'd like a best friend to curl up with, Nook could be the purr-fect buddy for you!
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Molly
Molly would like to use some of her star power she earned on KSWT yesterday to request a few pooper scoopers be donated to the HSOY. Molly is female Chihuahua-terrier blend who is around a year and a half old. She was found in the streets of San Luis, AZ and since no one has come to take her home, we have taken it upon ourselves to find her a forever home. Since Molly has been with us, she's been nothing but happy. She loves people and loves to curl up in her kennel bed. The math here is not difficult. If she loves people and her kennel bed, just think how much she;d love to share a real bed with a loving, forever family! If you provide the loving, forever home and the warm, soft bed, Molly will provide the happy, little girl that she is. Oh, and remember the thing about the pooper scooper because even stars have to potty from time to time.
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Diesel finds his forever home in Yuma by way of the Rescue Express.
About a year ago, my wife and I were looking for a dog to add to our family. We have two cats and didn't feel like a puppy would be the right fit for our life. I wanted a large breed dog and was hoping to find a Rottweiler.
I believe in rescuing animals and support the mission of the humane society. So, naturally, that's where I started my search but was unsuccessful at finding the dog at the shelter that was a fit in our home. I was given the contact information for V.J. Ranch in Phoenix.
 Val, the owner of V.J. Ranch, had a rottweiler that, like all the dogs at her ranch, had been saved from a euthanasia list of an Arizona animal shelter. The dog had actually been transported to the Ranch from the Humane Society of Yuma. He had been up for adoption here in the area but was unable to find a family. The V.J. Ranch literally saved his life.
I traveled to Phoenix to meet the rottweiler. At the ranch, I was introduced to my dog, Diesel. When we met, he certainly had some trust issues with humans. He would growl if you attempted to pet him anywhere other than his back. If he was playing with a ball and you came too close, he would growl some more. Although he was very defensive of his own space, he would avoid eye contact with anyone new and hold his head low. But, somehow during our first meeting, I just knew that this was my dog.
I adopted Diesel from the ranch that day and gave him a second chance. Diesel has scars on his neck that appear to be from a rope that may have once been tightly tied to him. This was an indication to me that he may have been mistreated and just needed to be shown that not all humans wanted to hurt him.
My wife was extremely timid with him at first, due to how vocal he was with growling, and his body posture. But we continued to work with him at home. My wife had the idea to take him to obedience classes at PetSmart. Diesel is a big boy and she hoped that this would make her more confident in dealing with him since she would be unable to control him physically. This turned out to be a phenomenal decision. Lesley, the instructor, was great at teaching us how to create the proper relationship with Diesel and how to have a well mannered, obedient dog.
Diesel has become a true member of our family. He loves affection now. Weighing approximately 110 lbs., he is the biggest lap dog I know! He has learned that toys are always more fun when a human is involved! Diesel is always very excited when he gets a car ride. We enjoy trips to PetSmart and to restaurants with patio seating.
People are regularly very interested to meet him, since rottweilers are a rare breed around this area. He is normally very receptive to meeting strangers, and has not shown any aggressive behaviors toward humans while out in public.
He is very obedient and listens well. Diesel truly has made the most of his second chance at life. There is no doubt that he is our dog and will remain so! I am forever grateful to Humane Society of Yuma and Val at V.J. Ranch for allowing me to have the dog I always wanted. |
Changes in 4 Paws Pantry donation drop-off locations
The 4 Paws Pantry has a new lineup of pet food donation drop off sites for the new year. They are as follows
HSOY
HSOY THRIFT SHOP
HSOY S/N CLINIC
Starbucks at 24th. & B (not the one inside of Albertson's)
Paws & Tails Pet Store - 11274 S. Fortuna Rd. - near Fry's
Feinberg Foot Clinic - 11364 Foothills Blvd.
HSOY's 4 Paws Pantry is entering its second year of assisting families in need with food for their pets. The 2011 calendar of monthly distributions days are as follows.
January 26
February 23
March 30
April 27
May 25
June 29
July 27
August 31
September 28
October 26
November 30
The 4 Paws Pantry is in need of dog and puppy food donations for families in need to help them keep their pets. Donation drop off locations are as follows. HSOY, HSOY Thrift shop, HSOY Spay/Neuter Clinic, Starbucks 24th. & B (not inside Albertson's), Starbucks Big Curve, Starbucks Yuma Palms and Dr. Feinberg's office, 11364 Foothills Blvd across from Domino's Pizza.
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| HSOY Thrift Stores |
24th Street Thrift Storethe corner of 24th St. & 4th Ave. behind Audo Einsteins.
Mon-Sat 9-4pm
Phone: 783-0408
Furniture Thrift Store
3780 S. 4th Avenue Ext., next to the HSOY Spay & Neuter Clinic
Tues-Sat 10-3pm.
Map these locations!
There is a constant need for donations of quality, resellable items with a special need for furniture for the new location.
For donation information please call 783-0408. There is also a continuing need for volunteers. This is a great way to help our animals without having to come to our shelter. For more information, you can call Sherrell Judish, HSOY thrift store coordinator, directly at 580-1000 or email her at sjudish@mindspring.com.
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| T.V & radio appearances | KSWT
Mondays 4:30pm
KYMA
Friday 5pm
KLJZ 93.1 FM "Z93"
Tuesday 7am
KCFY 88.1 FM
Wednesday 8am
KTTI 95.1 FM
Wednesday 9am
STAR 100.9 FM
Wednesday 9:15am
KCYK AM 1400 "Outlaw Country"
Wednesday 11:50am
Talk of Yuma
First Tuesday of every month at 7am on Time Warner's Channel 77
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Wishlist
| Dryer sheets
Kitty litter (non-clumping)Kong dog toys
Newspaper
Wet food (for our seniors and puppies)
Copy paper
Stainless steel spill-proof pet bowls
Gatorade
KMR Kitten Formula ( Find the lowest price for KMR Kitten Formula )
Wet food
9" paper plates (for kitten-size litter boxes)
Paper towels
Two piece poop scoopers
Office Supplies
Febreeze
Clorox wipes
Folding chairs
Collapsible long tables
Mr. Clean
Kitty toys
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