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Walk 'n Wag makes
way for shelter construction
November 2, 2011
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WISHLIST ITEMS NEEDED MOST
Cat and dog canned wet food, non-clumping kitty litter.
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GRANT MONEY AWARDED
HSOY awarded $13,000 for low-cost spay/neuter and microchipping
The Humane Society of Yuma is honored to have received two grants in the last week .
The Arizona Companion Spay and Neuter Committee, charged with dispersing the funds raised from the sale of the Arizona Spay and Neuter license plates, awarded HSOY with $10,000 for low-cost spay neuter.
We also received $3,000 from the Yuma Community Foundation for the Safe Way Home program. The funds are in addition to the $27,000 received earlier this summer from the Foundation. The Safe Way Home program allows us to microchip every dog adopted from us at no cost to the adopter.
We would like to thank these two organizations for their assistance in furthering our mission.
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WALK 'N WAG MOVES TO LAS BARRANCAS GOLF COURSE
Walk 'n Wag relocated due to rapid progress in construction of new shelter
Due to the rapid progress of the new shelter construction, The fifth annual Walk n' Wag will no longer be held at the New Shelter site. The event has been relocated to the Las Barrancas Golf Course and will no longer include the 5K / one mile walk.
The Humane Society of Yuma and the Yuma Kennel Club invite their supporters and their four-legged friends to join us for a fun day of activities in recognition of "AKC's Responsible Dog Owner Day". The HSOY will be setting up a pet obstacle course for public use and demonstration and will be partnering with the Yuma Kennel Club who will be holding rally demos, pet first-aid, pet therapy information, and loads of information on the different activities we can enjoy with our canine friends. The Humane Society will also be offering a public microchipping clinic, ID Pet Tag engraving, and will have plenty of HSOY merchandise and Be Humane Shirts for Sale.
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THANK YOU
Local quilters quilt doggie beds.
The Humane Society of Yuma would like to thank the Roadrunner Quilters of Yuma for making dog beds for the Humane Society of Yuma. The Roadrunner Quilters of Yuma, AZ began in early 2009 with a group of women who share a love for quilting and a desire to support local causes. In June of 2009 the ladies became a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild and soon began meeting weekly with the primary objectives are to promote and encourage quilt making and to provide a channel for donations to charities. Using leftover fabric and batting, the quilters create pillows that provide our dogs with a tremendous amount of warm comfort while confined in our kennels. A big thank you to these ladies for their tremendous efforts. We know that our pups and kitties will enjoy their efforts in the colder months that are approaching.
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THANK YOU
 | | The Humane Society of Yuma would like to thank and recognize Michel Balmer, pictured here with Executive Director Shawn Smith, for her recent donation of $1,000.00. It is because of the generosity of good friends like Michele that we are able to provide hope for Yuma's pet's in need. |
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VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
November orientation at 7pm this Thursday
We always need great volunteers like you! Volunteering is a great way to show your support for Yuma's homeless animals. There are a variety of ways to help, from working with the animals to assisting us in raising money.
We will be holding our monthly orientation will be held at the Yuma Main Library this Thursday as usual. This month, it will be held at 7pm rather than 6pm as regularly scheduled.
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THANK YOU
HSOY reaps benefits from fall festival
Mt. Zion Church held its annual Fall Festival on October 29th. The Humane Society of Yuma was the recipient of $350 raised from the sale of raffle tickets.
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4 PAWS PANTRY UPDATE
Over one ton of pet food distributed
The 4 Paws Pantry had a record setting distribution day in October. The Pantry distributed over one ton of dog and cat food to pet owners in need on October 26 at their monthly pet food distribution.
Here are some of the record-setting numbers
68 - number of members serviced - up 37% from last October
20 - number of NEW members
2,046 - number of pounds of dog food distributed - up 104% from last October
403 - number of pounds of cat food distributed - up 227% from last October
14 - number of spay/neuter applications completed for 23 dogs and 6 cats
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Jimmy Dee's Golf Tournament
 The Dog Leg Open, sponsored by Jimmy Dee's, will be on November 5th at the Las Barrancas Golf Course. There will be four players a team and the entry fee for each player is $100. The fees include cart, range balls, on course beverages provided by Jimmy Dee's, cash payout, and a lunch at Jimmy Dee's following the tournament. Hole-in-One prizes will be provided by Liberty Motor Sports. There will also be a Thursday night Pre-Tournament Party at Jimmie Dee's featuring drawings for additional handicap strokes. For more information, go to www.hsoyuma.com or call (928) 782-1621 ext. 107
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FEATURED PET
Tinker
Tinker is one charming little dog with a tail that constantly wags. Tinker was rescued by one of our animal control officers on Main Street in the heart of Yuma. Tinker is a Chihuahua-mix weighing in at just a tad over 11 pounds. He's still just a baby at three months old. He's been neutered, micro-chipped, has started his first series of puppy shots and his rabies vaccination so he's ready to walk off the showroom floor. Tinker is adorable he loves giving puppy smooches, playing with his toys and absolutely loves everyone. Tinker has gorgeous green eyes and a fantastic personality to match. Tinker is a versatile love bug that would complement either a family of one or a whole house full and loves playing with other dogs.
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FEATURED PET
Li Yung
"What a beautiful cat," is what all your friends and family will say when you welcome this handsome boy into your home and family. Li Yung is a two year old neutered male Balinese Siamese cat with a gorgeous long, fluffy coat of cream and chocolate. Li Yung has stunning blue eyes and is a heart throb who dishes out adoration as much as he takes in. Li Yung was brought in by a concerned citizen who found him wandering the streets, with maybe hopes he would reunite with his owner....but he never did. The street was especially bad place for Li Yung because his front paws have been declawed, so he will definitely need to be an inside cat. Li Yung is here loving on everyone and purring up a storm with all his visitors until he finds the purrfect family to take him home.
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LONELY HEARTS CLUB
Swimmer
Swimmer is a card carrying member of the Lonely Hearts Club. Swimmer was rescued off the streets of Somerton in early July, and was adopted out in August only to be chained up outside for being a little too whiny for his new family. Swimmer is a great little dog and he really enjoys playtime with other dog's in the play yard. Swimmer is still a young buck he's only about a year old and is a ball full of energy. Swimmer is a Chihuahua blend possibly with some Dachshund. he has an adorable look to him and short little legs.
Swimmer has already been neutered, is current with vaccines and microchipped so he's rearing to be walked off the showroom floor and into someone or some family's heart. He needs a loving family to save his life so to help him find one, we have lowered his adoption fee to just $55.00. Just look at those eyes looking back at you saying, "Take me home and a backyard!"
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
The 5th Annual Fun Run and Car Show
 The Nostalgia Car Club proudly presents the 5th Annual Fun Run and Car Show at Yuma East Country Club on Saturday, November 19, from 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM. All proceeds will go to the Hospice of Yuma and the Humane Society of Yuma. Raffle tickets are being sold for a one-of-a-kind "engine" style grill or $400.00 cash. Tickets are available at the shelter, and at our thrift store for $1 a piece or $5 for 6 tickets. Rev up your engines and get ready to help support Yuma's pets in need! |
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FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND MILITARY PERSONNEL
We need you to join the CFC
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HSOY Thrift Store
the corner of 24th St. & 4th Ave. behind Audo Einsteins.
Mon - Fri. 9-5pm
Saturday: 9-4pm
Phone: 783-0408
Christmas Shoppe opening soon!
Map this location!
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 Furniture store opening for the winter on Nov. 3rd!
Will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 -3.
This year, the furniture store will include "Designer Duds for Less." Name brand clothing, such as Jones, Chicos, Blass, Guess - etc.
at 3780 S 4TH AVE
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Drop off donations of recyclables for the Habitat for Humanity and donations of non -perishable food items for Yuma Community Food Bank at our shelter during business hours.
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Wishlist
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Federal employees & military personnel
The Combined Federal Campaign of Arizona allows federal employees to sign up for payroll deductions to the participating charity of their choice. Please remember the Humane Society of Yuma this year when making your contribution. HSOY's CFC Code: 47992
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AZ Pet Plates
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It shows others how much you love animals - and it pays for spay and neuter services statewide to help end pet overpopulation!
Best of all, this specialty plate is just $25 - and $17 from the sale of each pet-friendly license plate is deposited into a fund that pays for spay and neuter services for dogs and cats across Arizona!
The easiest way to get a plate is to visit servicearizona.com, (click on personalized /specialized plates) or call the ADOT Motor Vehicles Division office nearest you. |
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Order Thrift Store cookbook
The Humane Society of Yuma Thrift Store has compiled over 300 recipes from friends for a cookbook and it is available now!
You can 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. But if you're going to pick the store up at the store, there's no 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. |
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