| Emaciated pit bull abandoned at shelter
November 16, 2011
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CRUELTY
Emaciated pit bull abandoned at shelter euthanized.
Animal control is seeking information regarding an emaciated white and brown pit bull that was abandoned at the Humane Society of Yuma shelter during the early morning hours of Monday, November 14. In addition to being severely emaciated, the dog had a large tumor protruding from its hindquarters.
Given the severity of the dog's condition, the decision was made to euthanize the dog for humane reasons.
The dog was discovered by staff around 6 a.m. but was not seen by a staff member arriving at 5 a.m. This could have been due to heavy fog and darkness.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to call animal control at (928) 782-1621 ext. 106. You may remain anonymous if you wish.
Photograph of emaciated dog
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SHELTER REALITY
HSOY October statistics
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 October 2011.
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Dogs entering shelter
Cats entering shelter
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424
309
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Dogs adopted
Cats adopted
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103
46
| Dogs released to rescue
Cats released to rescue | 107
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Dogs released to owner
Cats released to owner
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55
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| Dogs euthanized
Cats euthanized | 176
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Patrol service calls
Cruelty cases investigated
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988
54
| | Low-cost surgeries at clinic | 199 |
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THANK YOU
Nature Club raises money for new shelter with cookie sales 
The Nature Club donated the entire proceeds from their cookie and lemonade stand to the New Shelter Project last Saturday. Picture Here are Annie and Quinn Kolodinsky. Although the sign says that 75% of the proceeds would be donated, they ended up donated 100% plus $10 from the Nature Club's general fund. The donation totaled $53. We are very grateful for the Nature Club's support.
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SENIOR PET
Martini
Look at that purrdy boy! This is Martini, a rag doll cat with a gorgeous lion cut. Martini has stunning blue eyes and a personality of gold. Martini's family was moving and he was left in our care with hopes of finding a new family. Martini is eight years old and is our Senior Pet. His adoption fee is only $25.00. Martini is absolutely purr-fect in every way. He is loving, and is strikingly beautiful with his long fur coat or with his new fancy haircut. Martini shared a home with two small dogs, and he likes children. Adopt a senior pet today they still have many loving years ahead of them to share with you!
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SUCCESS STORY
Eva brightens a life
"I've had my awesome dog, Eva, for three weeks now. She's everything a dog should be and more: potty-trained (yay for me!), loyal, quiet, loving, generous, and friendly. Nicole helped me adopt her and was wonderful. Thank you so much for helping me create such a wonderful relationship! I already can't imagine life differently. We jog together in the mornings, watch movies at night, and sleep on our (respective) sides of the bed. Thank you Humane Society of Yuma for brightening mine and Eva's life!"
Emily Scherrer via Facebook |
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FEATURED PET
Sunny
Meet Sunny, who also operates under the alias, "The"White Dog of Sun Vista R.V Park." Sunny is two year old (or so) shepherd / husky mix and is a very sweet boy. Residents of Sun Vista had been spotting a white dog and had earned several names around the park. He became a regular, as well as making many friends and play pals. Sunny was very thin and was eating out of the trash to survive until many animal lovers in the park started to leave food out for him he started to see that people are a good thing! Park residents tell us that Sunny loves playing with small children, dogs and cats. Some of the names he was known as at the park were Freckles, Lonesome, Big Ears, White Dog and also Puppers. Although the name Sunny seemed to fit perfect for him, and will always reminding him of his original home Sunny was brought to our shelter on November, 02 and since then has been gaining his confidence. Sunny would make a great friend for someone with patience and plenty of love to give him. Sunny is gentle, he wants to learn to be part of a family. He is very intelligent and wants to be someone best friend. Sunny just needs to know he can trust and that a bond between pets and people can be amazing.
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LONELY HEARTS CLUB
Nala
This pint-sized handful of prettiness is Nala. Nala is 6.7 lbs. of sweetness, she is possibly a Chihuahua / Pomeranian mix and just loves laying in her little bed. Nala was found on November 8th by a caring citizen who brought her into our shelter with hopes of reuniting her with her owners. Unfortunately, that never happened and she is now available for adoption and in search of a cozy, loving home with fluffy bed her size. Nala is adorable and very gentle. She would make a great companion for a family or just as one person's best friend. Nala is just over a year old and has been spayed, micro chipped and is also current with her vaccines including her rabies shot. All she needs now is a place to call home!
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
This weekend: 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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GIVE A PET THE GOLDEN YEARS THEY DESERVE
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
This is going to be the easiest thing we've ever asked you to do!
Over the last few years, HSOY has raised over $3,000 just from supporters doing what they'd normally be doing online: searching and shopping.
How we've been able to do that is with GoodShop.com and GoodSearch.com.
GoodShop.com works with more than 2,500 stores (including Target, Apple, Petsmart etc..) and every time you purchase something, a percentage will be donated to us to help Yuma's homeless pets. And if that's not enough, GoodShop also offers over 100,000 of the most up-to-date coupons and free shipping offers so you can save money at the same time. It's win win.
GoodSearch is a Yahoo powered search engine which makes a donation to us each time you do a search.
Install your GoodShop/GoodSearch toolbar right now on your Firefox or Internet Explorer browser here.
While there isn't a toolbar available for Google Chrome, you can easily set GoodSearch as your default search provider by following the instructions at this link.
Refuse to install another toolbar? That's okay. Just be sure to link to the store of your choice from the GoodShop homepage before making the purchase.
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Top on our wishlist
Towels
kitty litter
(non-clumping)
canned wet food
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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
The Christmas Shoppe is now open!
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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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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