HSOY Paw Prints, Summer 2010

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SILLY WILLY 1,OOOTHTO RIDERESCUE EXPRESS OFF-SITE SPAY & NEUTERCLINIC OPENS

Silly Willy, a six year-old teacup chihuahua whohad been at our shelter ten days, became the1,OOOthdog to "get the heck out of Dodge" on theHSOY Rescue Express.Increasingly, Yuma's homeless dogs are gettinga lifeline thrown to them from rescue groups inPhoenix, San Diego, and beyond.Silly Willy was one of fifty chihuahuas sent toArizona Chihuahua Rescue this year. ~

A black tie affair to benefit the New ShelterSept. 18,20106:00p.m.

AWC College Community CenterRib eye steak, or vegan sweet potato gnocchiLive and silent auction

Jazz band during cocktail hour, dance bandafter the auction$150 t icket; $1,200 tablefor eight

Order tickets on back inside cover or online athsoyuma.com!newshelter

Our off-site spay/neuter clinic habeen open for lessthan three monthand ithas already had a great impacHere, Pam Nalley is handing ovea cat who, while not broken, stineeded fixing and is leaving bettethan new.CLINICCONTINUED P.6


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Letter from the Executive DirectorHello everyone once again and welcome to summer . ....--------------------.So far this year, things here at the Humane Societyare going well. We've opened a low/no-cost spay/neuter clinic, expanded our thrift store operationsby opening a furniture store, and are in the processof giving our current shelter a bit of a face-lift toget ready for summer.I'm sure most of you heard about the ground-breaking of our new shelter. This was not a majorevent, but more of an opportunity to keep thisvital project on the forefront of our minds as acommunity project. We desperately need yourhelp in making our new shelter a reality.I do have some great news for 2010.FromJanuaryto April of this year, our dog euthanasia rate was just over 36%. Keep in mind, we were at 60%just over three years ago. Spay/neuter, along with our expanding out-of-town rescue program,has made a major impact on euthanasia rates for our dog population. Of the cats coming intothe shelter, many of the kittens are coming in with severe and life-threatening health issues. Ofcourse, many kittens coming in are born from feral moms who never receive any medical careor adequate nutrition. Too often, this has a detrimental effect on the offspring, and we receive alarge portion of the tragic results of that situation. We still have plenty of work ahead of us, butpatience is a virtue, while giving up is unforgivable!We have al l of you to thank for our continued success in addressing the animal welfare needs ofYuma. Iromise to each and every one of you, our staff will continue to work hard for the petscoming into your shelter, and we will always get better in making a better life for those withouta voice. You have my word on that!Please continue to give of your time and financial gifts. Our new shelter is an exciting prospectand we need your help in making it a reality.

Warmest regards,

MONTHLY STATISTICSNov Dec Jan Feb March April

Service calls 826 826 765 732 832 807Dog licenses 119 177 2387 1708 2837 877Dogs impounded 365 357 402 361 414 475Cats impounded 220 227 168 157 242 382Dogs adopted 117 101 124 122 110 123Cats adopted 56 42 37 30 33 38Animals to rescue 55 80 73 138 66 80Returned to owner 37 79 63 38 75 59Animals euthanized 345 325 268 272 301 485Cruelty 49 37 47 49 33 46The Humane Society of Yuma is independently contracted to provide services to the cities of Yuma,Somerton, San Luis, the Cocopah Indian Tribe, and the unincorporated areas of Yuma County. Theshelter's eight animal control officers are responsible for covering over 5,500 square miles within YumaCounty.

OUR MISSIONTo ensure the humanetreatment of all animals,reduce the number ofhomeless pets, and promotethe value and importanceanimals contribute to our livesand community.BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John WellPresident

Chuck NordquistVice Pres identDan Montoya

SecretaryPage Misenhimer

TreasurerKaren BarcklayGreg BussellSherrell IudishVicki KerleyLarry PikulaKylaSmith

John TownsendJan Watts

SHELTER MANAGEMENTShawn Smith

Execu ti ve Di rec to rAnnette LagunasDirec to r o f Opera ti on s

Cookie WagterD ir ec to r o f B u si ne ss A d m in

Erin SiteraD ir ec to r o f D e ve lo pm e nt

Aaron ActonPatrol SergeantShirley Stuck

S h el te r M a n ag erTami Quinlan

Vo lun tee r/Ou tr each ManagerEdward SnookPrint /Elec tronic Media

285 N FigueroaYuma,AZ 85364(928)782-1621HSOYUMA.COMSummer (June-Sept)Kennels Tues-Sat 10-4:30Office Tues-Sat 9-5Winter (Oct-May)Kennels Tues-Fri 11-5:30Sat 10-4:30Office Tues-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5

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Thank you to every one whohas donated to help Yuma'shomeless pets! We wish wecould recognize each one of

Just because you're too young to volunteer doesn't mean you can'thelp the animals in a really big way. Sara, age 10, came to her momone night and asked ifthere was some way she could help animals.Her mom gave her a copy of our newsletter, Paw Prints. Sara readit, found our wish list, and decided that collecting items on the listwas the way to go. Sara talked to her friend Amy, 11, about her ideaand both girls got to work. They soon arrived at the shelter with avan full of supplies.

TEAM RAMCO AND THENOSTALGIA CAR CLUB heldtheir Fourth Annual Fun Runto benefit HSOY, Hospice ofYuma, and Amberly's Place.The event raised $1,500 forus. The puppy in the pictureis Sam, formerly known as"Prince." Sam was adopted atthe adoption fair that took place

the car show.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL OFAMERISCHOOLSraised $250.00by holding a yard sale.

ROCKY &SKY GEROCK andtheir dog "Peakabu" decidedto have a garage sale to raisemoney for the new shelter. TheGerocks posted a sign in theiryard stating that half of theirproceeds would go towardshelping the Humane Societybuild its new shelter. The yardsale raised $400 for the newshelter.

NICHOLAS GARREN requestedthat guests to his tenth birthdayparty bring items on our wishlist instead of gifts. Everyonewho attended the party was verygenerous, and they collected$75.00 worth of items from ourwish list.THE STUDENT LIFE COUNCIL

OF YUMA LUTHERAN soldhot cocoa for two weeks andraised $343.40, which theydonated to HSOY. The schoolalso donated items from our"wish list," including kitty litter,newspapers, and dog toys.THANK YOUTO PLAZA PAINT FOR DONATINGTHE PAINT FOR OUR SHELTER.

In memoryThe Humane Society of Yumais honored to have recentlybeen named in the memorialwishes of two longtime Yumaresidents who have recentlypassed on.DR. JAMES PAQUIN passedaway on Thursday, March 25,2010. In lieu of flowers, Dr.Paquin's family urged thatdonations be made to theHumane Society of Yuma,Hospice of Yuma, or theFoundation ofYRMC - JamesPaquin and the MD NursingScholarship. We extend oursympathies to Dr. Paquin'swife, Jill Caporelli-Paquin,and family. Jill Caporellihas been a longtime, ardentsupporter of the HumaneSociety of Yuma and a truefriend to Yuma's animals. Dr.Paquin's full obituary can befound in the April 2nd issueof the Yuma Sun.ROBERT JAMES passed awayon Wednesday, March 3,2010.In lieu of flowers, Mr. James'family requested memorialdonations be made to theHumane Society of Yuma. Weextend our sympathies to Mr.James' wife, Sandy, and family.Mr. James' full obituary can befound in the March 7th issueof the Yuma Sun.

THANKS TO RUDYMARTINEZ FROM SHADE-N-NET (based in Phoenix) for the generousdonation of a heavy-duty shade structure, and to

~~~::::::J Troy &Claire Eckard of Eckard Constructionfor its installation. Thanks to them, our dogs andvolunteers can play in the shade this summer.

YUMAMESA IRRIGATIONANDDRAINAGEDISTRICT, AND ENGINEER JIM DAVEYfor all the time and effort they donated toassist the contractors in the installation ofa siphon at the location of the new shelter.COURTNEYARVISO ANDGEOTECHNICALTESTING SERVICES,INC. for donating thesoils testing at the new location.

NEW SHELTER THANK YOUSWe extend our heart-felt thanks to the DAVID AND DONNA ELFERS for theirfollowing: unsolicited $10,000 donation!DONNA-MAE MOORE for remembering THE CURTIS FAMILY for removing theHSOY's New Shelter Project in her estate citrus trees on the property free of charge.plan.THE FRIENDSANDFAMILYOFDARYLVEAL(who recently passed away) for honoringthe HSOY by requesting donations tothe HSOY New Shelter Project in lieu offlowers... and to all those who donated.

TAWNEE MILLER, OF SERENDIPITYPHOTOGRAPHY , for once again donatingher time and talent to the New ShelterProject by taking photos at the ground-breaking.

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AdoptionSuccess Stories

Dear HSOY,In response to your recent inquiry I have attached a photo of our most recentfamily addition - Beauregard, our Bengal cat. He is a pistol! Full of mischief,but not a mean bone in his body. This photo was taken in December. Heweighs 10 Ibs now -and still growing. He is friendly, loving and follows useverywhere - loves water.Over the years we have had a Burmese, Russian Blue, Scottish Fold, andSiamese, but Beau is the most spectacular cat who has ever owned us! Hiscoat is like a wild animal pelt. It feels like mink. His coloring is beyonddescription! How he ever stayed in your facility for two months withoutsomeone adopting him is a mystery.We are so glad he waited for us!Thanks for your inquiry.Mr &Mrs Richard Youngs

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HSOY ALUM SAVES FAMILY FROM FIREKristene and John Qpintero came to the shelter in February to tell us the story of howTripod, their three-legged Chihuahua, saved them from a house fire in the early hourswhile they slept. With his house filling up with smoke and a smoke alarm that wasn'tgoing off,Tripod realized it was up to him to alert his familyto the imminent danger.The Qginteros adopted Tripod from HSOY on January 30, 2005. Tripod came toHSOY as a stray,hobbling around the streets ofYuma with his three legs. Accordingto Kristene, the vet told her that Tripod's leg had been surgically amputated no morethan two months prior. The Quinteros are convinced that if it were not for Tripod,they wouldn't havewoken up in time.They said they felt compelled to share their story of how an adopted shelter dog savedthem and his "oblivious" purebred Italian Greyhound brother. ' 'Anything to get theword out that there are such good dogs here [at the shelter] that need homes," saidJohn Quinteros.Paw Prints ~ Summer 2010

WHY ADOPTYou CAN SAVE A LIFE. Over 35% of catsand dogs that the Humane Society ofYuma takes in are euthanized every year.There are many more homeless animalslooking for a home than there are homesadopting them. Every pet deserves achance at a forever home. With so manywonderful cats and dogs entering ourshelter every day, you are sure to find aforever friend.MANY ARE TRAINED. Owners turn overtheir animals in large numbers. Many ofthese animals come already trained, witha history of their behaviors, likes, anddislikes.MANY ARE PUREBRED. If you haveyour heart set on a purebred, you may besurprised to know that 20% of the dogsthat enter our shelter are purebreds.WHERE TO ADOPTThere are two places you can wag tailswith our adoptable pets.OUR SHELTER. We are open Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Our office hours are9-5pm and our summer kennel hoursare 10 - 4:30pm. On October 1st, kennelhours will change to llam- 5:30pmTuesday - Friday and llam -4pm Saturday.PETSMART. A few privileged cats residethere and are available for meet &greetsin-between naps. Several of our dogsmake the trip over to PetSmart on Friday4pm to 7pm and Saturday lOam to 4pm.MEDIA PETSKSWT Monday 4:30pm Wednesday5:30pmKYMA Friday5pmKLJZ 93.1 FM "Z93" Tuesday 7amKCFY 88.1 Wednesday 8amKTTI 95.1 Thursdays9amSTAR 100.9 Thursdays9:15amKCYK AM 1400 "OUTLAW COUNTRY"Thursdays 11:50amTALK OF YUMA First Tuesday of themonth, 7:30am on Channel 77Do you have a media outlet to increase thevisibility o f our forballs in the community?Contact Erin Sitera at [email protected].

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SPAY & NEUTERCLINIC OPENSUntil March 1st of this year, all spay and neutersurgeries were done in a small trailer behind ourshelter. To accommodate our expanding spay andneuter program, we procured a storefront location.This gives us not only the necessary room tofacilitate more surgeries, but also relieves someof the overcrowded occupancy of the shelter. Thejump in surgeries from February to March, whenthe off-site clinic opened, is quite evident.The number of surgeries will only increase asthe staff and assisting veterinarians become fullysituated, and more funds are received from bothdonations and our thrift shop stores.Thank you to PETCO for awarding a $3,000grant for new medical equipment. ~

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FURNITURE THRIFT STORE OPENSHSOY's second thrift store,specializing in second-handfurniture, opened Thursday,March 18th, at 3780 S. 4thAvenue. It is located on the4th Avenue Extension, justone mile south of the old

....._.._, Mervyns, and is incidentallydirectly next to our newspay/neuter clinic. This newlocation will be open Tuesdayto Saturday, from lOam to3pm. Please note that theoriginal thrift store+locatedon 4th Ave and 24th Street,behind Audio Einstein's--isopen 9am to 4pm Tuesdaythrough Saturday.There is a constant needfor donations of quality,resaleable items, with aspecial need for furniturefor the new location. Fordonation information pleasecall 783-0408 or 580-1000.There is also a continuingneed for volunteers. This is agreat way to help our animalswithout having to come to ourshelter. For more information,you can call Sherrell Judish,HSOY Thrift Store. ~

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4 P A W S P A N T R Y A S S IS T S F A M IL IE S IN N E E D

With economic hard times still a fact oflife, the Humane Society of Yuma hasstarted the 4 Paws Pantry to help familiesin need with the expense of pet food.The effort has been spearheaded by SandyPikula and Jan Watts.Sandy says she first got the idea to startthe pantry after seeing a segment onThe Today Show last December. A boyin Florida had started a pet food pantrywhen he became disturbed by the numberof pets being surrendered to local sheltersdue to financial difficulties.

That vision became a reality on April 28, when theyhad their first food distribution.If providing for your pet has become a financialburden, you can apply for the 4 Paws Pantry'sassistance online at hsoyuma.coml4Paws or bycalling (928) 782-1621 ext. 350.Want to help? Drop off new or unused open pet foodat the Humane Society of Yuma (285 N. FigueroaAve.), or callus for pick-up at 782-1621, ext.350. ~4 Paws Pantry Distribution DaysLast Wednesday of the month (except forNovember) at our shelter.6/30 8/25 10/27 12/29

Sandy soon recruited Jan and eleven other 7/28 9/29 11/23volunteers to help carry out her vision...... ----J

PET CREMATIONOFFERED

As a service to the community,the Humane Society ofYumais now offering pet cremationto owners who come to ourshelter to euthanize their pets.To provide this service,we arepartnering with Precious Pets.Precious Pets, recently startedby Warren Beddall, providesa local option for pet owners.Warren offers 24-hour pick-up to help alleviate the lossand worry that accompaniesthe passing of a beloved pet.HSOY began offering thisservice in December, and thepublic's response has beenpositive. Many individualsare taking advantage of thiswonderful service.Pet owners interested incremation service may contactthe Humane Society ofYumaat 782-1621. ~

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Humane society of Yuma's Annual

Thirty teams played in the 2010 Annual Fore Paws Classic thisyear,the most participants to date. We'd like to thank our manysponsors and donors (seepage 11),our media friends for helpingpromote the event and of course, the participants and volunteersfor this year's event. A very special thank you to Allied Waste forThe Sixth Annual Critter Country was held on Saturday, donating the prize purse back to the HSOY. We look forward

February 27th, 2010, at Britain's Farm Chuckwagon. A to seeing everyone on the green next year!good time was had by all. Many thanks go out to thefollowing: Country Junction USA (Yuma's Premier WesternEntertainment Center) for preparing the food, Frank Young ofSun ValleyBeverage for the generous donation of the beer, andJill Caporelli of Adobe Eyecare Center and Geralyn Weil fortheir contributions towards event expenses.Paw Prints ~ Summer 2010 7


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Dear Mrs. Lagunas,I volunteer with Mayday Pit Bull Rescue here in Phoenix, and that is how Imet Destiny. Our fourteen year old lab/pit mix died on February 10th andwewere devastated. When I shared the news with friends, including Jenniferfrom Mayday, I said that when the right dog comes along wewill adopt again.I was being 'funny' and started listing all the characteristics we were lookingfor in a Dog - thinking nothing of it.Jennifer immediately e-mailed me andsaid "That is Destiny to a tee!"My husband and I met her. Jennifer brought her over to our home a fewtimes to meet the three cats, and she truly is everything we were looking forin a Dog. We formally adopted Destiny on March 5th and our suspicion thatshe was born to be our dog was confirmed. The fact that her name.is-.gestinydid not escape our attention!She has settled in nicely and she and the three cats get along justassure you that anything Destiny experienced in her past will be ~,."rI~~~:;:~~one thousand times over.Everyone who has met her has fallen in loveher. Whenever I take her for walks, people stop me to 1..._,,_"""-" , . . . . . . . . - . ~beautiful she is or what a great dog she is.After the comments, I amand Destiny has the spotlight.She is a fantastic dog, friendly, loving and oh so sweet! She isand is learning basic obedience commands quickly and we do nnlr.p,"""formal training until April 5th. She has not one ounce of foodand will 'give' me her rawhide right from her mouth- if she hasdropped it at my feet. She has adapted to our routine almost " " ' d ' U l l . ' ' ' ' ' ' A !am always amazed by animals and their capacity to forgive.Again, I can guarantee you that from now on she will have an a"!La'bJ~!"A'.with us. Our pets are our children and we are so grateful they chooseI have attached some pictures - if possible please share this note and oic:tW~t--'--"":'with anyone who worked with, worked on behalf of,gave1 I . 1 t : l : : ~ ! ~ ~ ~ 1 9fostered Destiny.Thank you for all the work you, everyone at HSOY, and Detectiveenforcement did not only for Destiny, but do for every animal you help.Our Family is truly blessed!!With warmest regards,Julie,James, Treasure, Sunny, Spirit and Destiny Westgate


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ANNETTE LAGUNASD IR E C TO R O F O PE R A T IO N S

Parvo is an extremely contagiousand deadly virus that attacks thegastrointestinal system. The virus isextremely difficult to eradicate. It canlive for a long time and can withstandheat, cold, and humidity.The virus easily spreads between dogsbut can also be carried unwittingly byhumans - just by stepping orwalking oninfected grounds.Parvo can kill a dog with a low immunesystemwithin hours after showing signs.These signs include lethargy, refusing toeat,vomiting, and diarrhea. If you noticeany of the above symptoms see yourveterinarian immediately.Aggressivetreatment cangivean infecteddog a chance of survival,but it can beveryexpensive.Vaccinations administered by a licensedveterinarian can save your dog's life.Dogs should begin their vaccinationsat six to eight weeks of age, and haverecurring vaccinations every three weeksuntil they are at least 16 weeks. It isimportant, however,to consultwith yourveterinarian as to the best vaccination

F ighting Parvoschedule, as it may vary for individualdogs.Until yourpuppy has completed its parvovaccination schedule, you should nevertakeyourpuppy out in publicwhere theymaycome into contact with another dog.While sixteen weeks of isolation mayseemburdensome, it isoutweighedby the long,happy life you'll havetogether, and you willsaveyourself from thetrauma and expense ofyour puppy contractingparvo.While our staff makesthe utmost effort tofight parvo, as theprovider of animalcontrol serviceswe areobligated to impoundall stray animals. And of course, thehealth and vaccinations of these animalsare beyond our control. Having saidthat, adoption is still clearly the bestoption. There is a very good chance thata purchased puppyhasn'tbeen vaccinatedagainstparvo. Even if a purchased puppyhas been vaccinated, it was most likelygiven by the breeders themselves--andnot by a trained veterinarian. Sadly,

perhaps 90% of the parvo puppiesbrought to the shelter by their ownersreceivedshotspurchasedfromafeed storeor pet store.Veterinarians order vaccinesdirectly from the manufacturer, whichmost of the catalogs,feed, and pet storesdo not. When vaccines arrive at yourveterinarian's clinic, trained staff check

expiration dates andstorage temperaturesto ensure whether thevaccinewillbe effectiveOf course, not allvaccines are 100%effective. Even ifall the veterinarydirections and adviceare followed, thereis always a chance ofinfection.With the new shelter,

several design features will allow us tobetter prevent and contain outbreaksof disease. In the new shelter, we willhave an isolation areawhere all animals(whether they appear to be healthy ornot) will be held for observation priorto going onto the adoption floor. Andin the slim chance that a sick animal isplaced on the adoption floor,a section ofthe shelter will be able to be cleared outand thoroughly disinfected. (/)

Cruelty ReportSGT. AARON ACTON

A N IM A L C O N T R O L S E R G E A N TWe haveworked severalcruelty cases sofar this year.On Monday, January 25th, officersresponded to a call from a concernedneighbor who had found a pit bull witha wound around its neck indicative of achain or collarbecoming embedded. Asecond severely emaciated pit bull thatwas nursing four puppies was later foundat the same owner's residence.The dogweighed 39 lbs., nearly half the normalweight of a dog her size. The ownerclaimed that he had found the first dog amonth before with a cut on its neck. He

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admitted to having owned the seconddog for years, stating that he spent a lotof time out of the area and trusted thedog's care to his wife and a friend. Heappeared in a Somerton courtroom foranimal cruelty charges. He also pleadguilty to 2 counts of failure to providenecessary medical attention. He wasordered to pay full restitution to HSOYaswell as serve 12 months probation.In a second case, officers responded toa report of an injured dog in Somerton,where they found a matted terrier mixwith an untreated, broken front leg. Theowner admitted to running over the dogseveral months ago but had not soughtveterinary care. With the assistanceof Somerton Police and the SomertonMunicipal Court, shewas ordered to pay

full restitution to HSOY and jail andprobation time was suspended.Last month, we seized an emaciatedmomma pit bull mix and 11 puppies.The nextweek, the owner signed custodyof all the canines over to HSOY. Themomma and puppies are doing great andthe owner is awaiting a court date foranimal crueltycharges.We alsohavetwo casespending in felonycourt in Yuma County. One of thesecasesinvolvesthe seizureof an emaciatedpit bull froma Somerton residence,whilethe second case involvesa canine seizurefrom the same residence nearly one yearearlier. (/)

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Meet our volunteer &outreach manager

My name isTami Quinlan. I am the newVolunteer Coordinator at the HSOY.Like HSOY's volunteers and staff, mylife has always involved animals in somecapacity.Born and raised as a "tomboy" on theGulf coast of Florida, rescues of all kindsof animals and reptiles became myway oflife. Be it a baby snake from Grandma'spool filter, feral kittens from trees, orturtles or dogs from the streets, they wereall loved the same.After receiving a promotion at hiscompany in 2000, my husband, twodaughters, and I were told we were beingrelocated to Yuma, from Jacksonville.Since I am a firm believer that pets area part of a family,it is important that ourpets go too! Hondo, our Yellow lab, andMoo Moo, our "Holstein" cat, have beeninvolved in moves to three U.S. cities,even cross country to Yuma, in theireleven years of life!Now that our girls are grown and gone, weare happy to say we have a new addition

to the family: Max our amazing Mastiff.He adopted us on April 6th from HSOY,and we are so blessed to have him in ourlives!It is an honor to work with like-hearted people at HSOY and I amlooking forward to meeting every oneof our generous Volunteers in the nearfuture!~

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: MONICA OJEDAMonica, a committed cat cuddler,has been chosen to be featuredin the Volunteer Spotlight.Monica began volunteeringin February when she and herhusband took part in Disney's"Give a day,get a day" programthat gave tickets to Disneylandfor one day of volunteering.But Monica didn't just volunteerone day. She came back to ourshelter to be a determined catcuddler. She'shere everyTuesdayand Thursday to give our sheltercats the love, care, and attentionthey need and deserve."Volunteering has been one ofthe most rewarding things I'veever done," Monica said. ~

VOLUNTEERORIENTATIONWe hold a volunteer orientation on thefirst Thursday of every month at thenew Main Library at 6pm. There aremany, many ways to help us out. Go tohsoyuma.com/volunteer to learn more!-Walk our dogs - Cuddle our catsOffice assistance - Petsmart PalsHelp at our thrift stores - FosterContact our Volunteer Coordinator,Tami Quinlan at [email protected] or (928) 782-1621 ext. 104.

UNIQUE DIAMONDPENDANT CRAFTEDFOR FUR BALL IV

Paul Bensel, Yuma's renowned jewelryartesian, works on the piece that will beavailablefor September's Fur Ball. The FurBall ladiespresented Paul with an idea andhe perfected the design into a dream pieceCrafting with gold and diamonds from thevault of the Carats for Cats & Caninesjewelry event,Paul created auniquependantthat is eye candy and a real sparkler. Whencomplete, the mold will be broken for aunique heirloom to be cherished. Paul andhis staff contributed their time and effortto make this novel piece for a very luckygentleman or lady.Thank you, Paul BenselJewelers,for your continued assistance andsupport for the HSOY Fur Ball events.~

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Ways to give to the Humane Society of YumaIn addition to helping us build the shelter for tomorrow's pets in need, we need yoursupport to care for the homeless and unwanted pets currently in our shelter.

Join HSOYAs a member of the Humane Society ofYuma, youw i l l be helping to carry out ourmission. Your membership w i l l provideYuma's homeless pets with the love, care,and support they deserve. There are twoways you can become a member.Annual MemberBecome an annual member of theHumane Society of Yuma for just $2 5 ayear - that's just seven cents a day.Yourfinancial support goes directly to helpingpets in need right here in Yuma. Withyour annual membership, you will receivePaw Prints, our semi-annual newsletter.Become an Every Day HeroEvery day is a battle for the lives ofYuma'sstray and unwanted animals.Every day,the Humane Society of Yumahas over 200 animals to care for.Every day,the Humane Society of Yumaprovides the medication, food, and otheressentials to care for these animals.Without your help, many of these animalswouldn't even have a chance. For less thanthe price of a stamp, you can become anEvery Day Hero.33 A DAY ($10 A MONTH) Over the courseof one year,neuters six cats.67 A DAY ($20 A MONTH) Over the courseof one year,microchips 18 animals.$1 A DAY ($30 A MONTH) Over the courseof one year, provides care& food for onedog.$2 A DAY ($60 A MONTH) Over the courseof one year,spayssevendogs.$3 A DAY ($90 A MONTH) Over the courseof one year, feeds all shelter pets for twoweeks.

Estate PlanningOne of the most important and generousways you can help Yuma's homeless petsis through planned giving. We've createdthe Legacy Circle in order to recognizethose thoughtful persons who ensure thefuture of our organization ... and assistthousands of animals in need.Legacy Circle members are those whohonor HSOY in one or more of thefollowing ways:-Naming us as a beneficiary in a w i l l orliving trust.-Making a gift of cash or appreciatedsecurities to establish a charitable giftannuity.-Creating a charitable remainder trust.-Naming us as the beneficiary of a lifeinsurance policy or retirement account.We hope you'll consider adding yourname to our Legacy Circle. As a legacydonor, you'll be listed on our website andin upcoming issues of our Pawnewsletter (unless you wish toanonymous).To include us in your will or estateyou must specify our legal name,address, and federal tax identificationnumber.

Roo Bee Cruelty FundWe have seen an increase in cruelty caseThis fund allows us to be able to providmedical attention while the case is beininvestigated. Roo Bee is a Bassett Houndthat was found in a trash can withbroken leg and various other injuriesThe Yuma community came through thelp pay for her treatment until she coulfind her forever home. Your donationcan also assist us in putting togetherewards when we need the public's helin finding suspects of animal crueltyWe'd love to acknowledge your supporand dedication!Denver Medical FundThe Denver Medical Fund allows us tbe able to provide veterinary care foour shelter guests whose condition wanot caused by cruelty. Denver was a pbull mix who needed medical attentionto treat her severe mange. Because o; : : o ! ~ Z : ~o::!d~e:hat care," - = - ' " - - - - - _ .

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Gatorade (summer)Blankets/ sheetsKitty litter (non-clumping)Wet food9"paper plates (forkitten-size litter boxes)Paper towelsTwo piece poopscoopersOffice SuppliesFebreezeClorox wipesFolding chairsCollapsible long tablesMr. CleanKitty toysKong dog toysC A T L O V E R S N E E D E DT O C A R E F O R F E R A LC O L O N I E SWe are looking formembers who arewilling to help thehomeless cats in ourcommunity. FelineFriends is a local groupcomprised of cat loverswho want to assist increating sterile coloniesall over our county.All who are interestedplease contact Directorof Operations, AnnetteLagunas at [email protected]. ~Paw Prints ~ Summer

H ave a safe sum m er w it h your petYumas summers are notoriously brutal, especiallyforpets. Please take the following tips to heart so youand your pet can have a safe.fun summer.NEVER LEAVE YOUR PET IN THE CAR. In niceweather you may be tempted to take your petwith you in the car while you travel or do errands.But during warm weather, the inside of your carcan reach 120 degrees in a matter of minutes,even if you're parked in the shade.This can meanreal trouble for your companion animals left inthe car.Dogs and cats can't perspire and can only dispelheat by panting and through the pads of theirfeet. Pets who are left in hot cars even briefly cansuffer from heat exhaustion, heat stroke, braindamage, and can even die. Don't think that justbecause you'll be gone "just a minute" that yourpet wi l l be safe while you're gone; even an air-conditioned car with the motor off isn't healthyfor your pet.And if you do happen to see a pet in a caralone during the hot summer months, alert themanagement of the store where the car is parked.If the owner does not return promptly, call theHumane Society of Yuma at (928) 782-1621immediately.DON'T PUT YOUR DOG IN THE BACK OF ATRUCK. It is very dangerous, and in some statesillegal, to drive with a dog in the back of a pick-up truck. Not only can flying debris cause seriousinjury, but a dog may be unintentionally throwninto traffic if the driver suddenly hits the brakes,swerves,or is hit by another car.Dogs should rideeither in the cab (in a crate or wearing a seat beltharness designed for dogs) or in a secured cratein the bed of the truck.

more than 700 plants can produce physiologicallyactive or toxic substances in sufficient amounts tocause harmful effects in animals.PETS AND POOLS CAN EQUAL DISASTER.Prevent free access to pools and always supervisea pet in a pool. Provide plenty ofwater and shadefor your pets while they're enjoying the greatoutdoors so they can stay cool.FOURTH OF JULY. No matter how patriotic youbelieve your pet to be,you can count on him turningtail and running from the rockets red glare andbombs bursting in mid-air.RESIST THE URGE TO TAKE YOUR PET TOFIREWORKS DISPLAYS. Keep your pets indoorsat home in a sheltered, quiet area. Some animalscan become destructive when frightened, so besure that you've removed any items that your petcould destroy or that would be harmful to yourpet if chewed. Leave a television or radio playingat normal volume to keep him company whileyou're attending Fourth of July picnics, parades,and other celebrations.If you know that your pet is seriously distressedby loud noises like thunder, consult with yourveterinarian before July 4th for ways to helpalleviate the fear and anxiety he or she wi l lexperience during fireworks displays.Never leave pets outside unattended, even in afenced yard or on a chain. In their fear,pets whonormally wouldn't leave the yard may escape andbecome lost, or become entangled in their chain,risking injury or death.


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New she lter breaks groundFuture. ite of theHumane Society of Yuma's New Shelter

on the David and Donna Elfers Campus


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Why donate to help build a new shelter?Tosave lives!In September of 1965, the Humane Society ofYuma opened its doors at its currentlocation at 285 N Figueroa. The shelter was originally designed to accommodate atotal of 75 dogs and cats.Although in the mid 1980's the kennel building was enlarged, it cannot meet thedemands of the current population. In 2009, over 11,000 animals were taken in! C I TYNational studies indicate that a well designed, fully equipped, and highly visibleshelter dramatically increases the number of visitors, which results in higheradoption rates.The new shelter wi l l also have a public, low-cost, spay and neuter clinic operatingfull time. This will reduce the number of stray and homeless animals, therebyreducing the community's euthanasia rate.The aging shelter, with inadequate drainage, poor ventilation, and a deterioratingstructure, is unable to provide a safe, healthy, and humane environment for thethousands of animals that come through its doors every year.The new facility wi l lhave isolation areas for sick animals and state-of-the-art indoor/outdoor kennelsfor the healthy dogs. Itwi l l have advanced drainage and HVAC systems to preventthe spread of diseases. For the cats, there will be a community cat room and theindividual cageswi l l be substantially larger so they can exercise.We wi l l also be ableto staff a full time veterinarian.Since breaking ground at the new location, we are on our way to making the dreamof a new shelter a reality. But we are only half way there, and we still desperatelyneed your help. Please return the attached envelope to us with your donation orpledge now.

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HSOY Paw Prints, Summer 2010