Program areas at Humane Society of Yuma
The Humane Society of Yuma is the sole Humane Society in all 5,000 square miles and provides care for all the homeless pets that come from Yuma county, city of Yuma, somerton, san luis and both quechan and cocopah indian tribes. We ensure adequate space, provide vaccines within 24 hours or arrival at the shelter. All animals receive fresh food and water daily. Dogs are guaranteed inside and outside time, a toy, a bed and a blanket or towel. Every cat has fresh litterbox a blanket and a toy. Every kennel and cage is cleaned and disinfected daily and subsequent messes are promptly cleaned. Every animal is handled care and respect while in our care.
The Humane Society of Yuma began in 1963 and has been dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of homeless animals and the elimination of over pet population. Hsoy helps people find their lost animals and or helps them find new forever furry friends. Hsoy adopts out from our main location and in addition to that there are animals at petsmart and we work with hundreds of other rescues around the region.
The Humane Society of Yuma low cost spay and neuter clinic performs sterilization surgeries for all the animals that are adopted out. The low cost clinic also allows low income families and individuals to alter their animals without a large financial burden.
Other programs - the Humane Society of Yuma tries to educate the public on the importance of animal welfare and educates our youth on bite prevention, and the link between domestic violence and animal cruelty. These very important subjects help keep our youth safe and break the cycle of acts of animal and human violence. Our organization holds public clinics throughout the year, which allows individuals to vaccinate, license, and microchip their pets at an affordable rate. In march 2010, we created our 4-paws pantry, which serves as a food bank for low-income families. The 4-paws pantry assists these families with being able to care and keep their animals during financially stressful times. As a Humane Society, we try to make sure that the pets in our community are safe and cared for. We also provide medical services to sick, abused, or injured animals. The feline friends feral cat program works to humanely reduce the feral cat population within Yuma county through t.n.r. (trap, neuter, release).