ePaws: 50% off all adoptions for the rest of August

The shelter was busy as usual, and our patrol staff is out there doing a great job bringing in lost and homeless dogs. I have to give a quick "shout-out" to one of our staff members that we don't hear much about. Nora Hernandez is our patrol dispatcher that has been with our organization for a several years. She doesn't get to leave her desk very often, and she's a real behind the scenes player. But we know she's there doing a great job representing our organization and keeping the public connected with our patrol staff. Keep up the good work Nora, and keep that warm smile you share with us every day.

For a little humor, I want to share a quick story with you. We took a ferret into our shelter a couple of weeks ago, and it just so happened one of our ferrets at home passed away last month. When I saw this little white fur-ball, who looks nearly identical to our ferret Sugar, I thought she would fit right into our clan of three ferrets, so I decided to give her a home in the Smith house. At that point, I was trying to figure out how I could mess with my wife Patti by sneaking this new one into our house and pass her off as our ferret Sugar. I went home, let the ferrets out of their ferret house while Patti was sitting at our bar. I snuck the new ferret in, handed her to Patti and walked away.

Patti commented how Sugar's coat felt a little rough, and that she had some dirt on her head (keep in mind, I actually handed her the new ferret, and the dirt Patti was referring to are dark spots on the new ferrets fur). So, Patti holds the new ferret for a short time, and then walks into the living room to let Sugar (so she thinks), join the other ferrets playing on the carpet. Patti sets the new ferret down, sees the real Sugar, lets out a genuine scream; is confused; and looks at me with a very funny face! She figures it out pretty quickly and starts to laugh. She then begins to tell me how she knew there was something different about the ferret I handed her. So, that was my entertainment for the week. I hope you had a few good laughs lately. It sure does is good for our health!

By the way, our Annual Fur Ball is only a month away, so get your best dress or tuxedo out and get ready to have a great time. Remember, the proceeds go to help build our new shelter.

I hope you have a great week and are able to keep cool. Thanks again for all that you do for the shelter.

Shawn

HSOY Monthly Statistics: July 2011

The Humane Society of Yuma provides animal control and sheltering services to Yuma County, the City of Yuma, and the City of Somerton. HSOY also provides animal sheltering services to the City of San Luis and the Independent Nation of the Cocopah. The shelter's eight animal control officers cover over 5,500 square miles of responsibility. Below is a summation of the Humane Society's activity for the month of July 2011.

Dogs entering shelter Cats entering shelter	523 395
Dogs adopted Cats adopted	131 58
Animals released to rescue Animals released to owner	111 51
Cats and dogs euthanized	488
Patrol service calls Cruelty cases investigated	839 66
Low-cost s/n surgeries at clinic	321

Pre-order HSOY Thrift Store cookbook

The Humane Society of Yuma Thrift Store has compiled over 300 recipes from staff, volunteers and board members for a cookbook due to be available this October.

You can pre-order your cookbook today and it'll be shipped out to you right away once they are delivered. The price is $12 plus $3 shipping and handling. All proceeds, just as with the proceeds from the thrift store, will go directly and entirely to support our low-cost spay and neuter program.

United Dreams Car Club event to benefit HSOY

Bring the family to the United Dreams Car Club's Under the Desert Stars Show 'n Shine car show for music, food, games, tug of war and jalapeno eating contest. It's August 20 from 6-10pm at the Caballero Park and is free to the public.

Help spread the word about Pizza for Pets!

Round Table Pizza is donating $1 to the Humane Society of Yuma for every large pizza they sell on Mondays through the month of August. Now you can help us spread the word! Print out the flyer and post them where ever someone might be hungry or wondering what to make for dinner.

Bazel

Bazel is a cute little fellow! Bazel is about four months old and is a small terrier-blend. Bazel was found by a concerned citizen and brought to our shelter and no family has ever come in looking for him. So we are going to try our best to find him a new home. Which should be no problem seeing as how Bazel is impossible to not fall in love with. Bazel has a cute little button nose, with a great personality, he likes to play with other dog's and it just the happiest, most gentle little dog you may ever meet. Bazel has been neutered, micro chipped, he is current with his rabies vaccine and has started his first series of puppy shots. So if your thinking about getting a new pet, our shelter is the best place to go every animal here all really need families and forever homes.

Sophie

Sophie is just a little sweetheart! Sophie is a whole 5.1 lbs. of nothing but love. Sophie is an adorable Chihuahua mix who's only four months old and she needs a family. Sophie was a family pet and then her family decided they were going to move and wouldn't be able to take her along. So here's Sophie with us now. She has been spayed, microchipped, has had her rabies vaccine and she has also started her first series puppy shots. Sophie will make a great best friend for people of all ages. She loves kids, other dogs, and even cat's!! Sophie is delicate, affectionate, and will give snuggles and kisses to whom ever she loves the most - which is you! So if you need a friend to hang out with and keep you company, look no further. Sophie is one shining star!!

Spike

Are you lonely? Do you need a friend to just hang out with or to curl up with you on the couch and watch a movie? If so, then Spike is your dream man come true. He is a big ol' boy that loves to lounge around and he is in need of a new home. Spike's family moved and he was left in our care. Spike is purr-fect in every way, he loves cats, kids and even doesn't mind the family pooch! Spike is about three years old and is full of life and love. So if you're looking for a new best friend, Spike is a good one to have by your side.

Fur Ball V tickets now on sale

Tickets for Fur Ball V, the Humane Society of Yuma's annual formal gala to build the new shelter are now on sale. The event is planned for Saturday, September 17 at the AWC Community Center from 6pm to 1am. There will be dancing, a fantastic dinner, live entertainment, both silent and live auction, and more. Get your tickets today!