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HSOY New Shelter Brochure Pages
HSOY New Shelter Brochure Pages
Campaign Chairperson
CRISTYN WEIL
Board of Directors
Campaign Coordinator
MOLLY BOWES
KAREN BARCKLAY
GREG BUSHELL
VICKI KERLEY
SHERRELL JUDISH
LARRY PIKULA
KYLA SMITH
JOHN TOWNSEND
To ensure the humane treatment of all animals, reducethe number ofhomelesspets, andpromote
the value and importance animals contribute to ourlives and community.
- Mission Statement, Humane Society of Yuma
1947-1954
An early
city pound
along the
river bank,
which
remains in
operation
until local
citizens
officially
protest.
1954
1950
Located at the
intersection of Fortuna
Road & old Highway
80, the newly formed
Yuma Co. Humane
Societys stated mission
was to rescue pets that
had been lost or
dropped off by passing
visitors or travelers.
A dog pact is
created between
the county & city
to create a pound
and reduce
financial
responsibilities
for the new
rabies & dog
licensing
legislation.
1954 -1965
Situated in the city dump,
the city-county pound housed
30 to 40 animals and was the
subject of much controversy.
Summer temperatures were
regulated by shade trees and
breezes. The Health Dept.
eventually assumes control
of the pound.
No dog is in that
pound unless
it or its owners
violated the law or
did something
wrong. It is a jail or
a prison for the
animal.
Some people would
have
us make conditions
better there than in
their own homes.
- Bill Rice, Head of the
City-County Heath
Department in response
to the community letter
writing campaign to
improve shelter
conditions, June, 1963
2010
The
population
of Yuma,
Co. reaches
205, 940,
more than
1964
FINE STRUCTURE - The
artists conception of the
proposed Yuma Animal
shelter...proposed for the 600
block on Madison Avenue at the
foot of Black Hill. The site is in
dispute and may be resolved at
the meeting of the Yuma
County Board of Supervisors
tomorrow morning.
1965 - Present
HSOYS shelter is
built at its current
site, 285 Figueroa
Avenue, in 1965.
Yumas population is
approximately a
quarter of what it is
today.
1987
The kennels
are
expanded to
their
current
size. The
population
of Yuma,
Co. is
92,000.
2007
Five acres
of land are
donated at
40th Street
& 4 1/2 E
by the Glen
Curtis
family and
Sam
Perricone.
2009
The
campaign
for a new
shelter
kicks off
at the
first
annual
Fur Ball.
double what
it was when
the shelter
was last
improved
twentythree years
ago during
kennels
expansions.
Improved ventilation and sanitation to reduce the risk of spreading illnesses among adoptable pets
Increased adoptions as a result of centralized location, and more attractive and inviting facilities
Increased owner retention because of fewer facility induced behavioral issues & illnesses
Kennel buildings wired with surround sound provide calming auditory to reduce stress levels in dogs
Well lighted cages highlight canines of all sizes and colors, while access to the outside ensures availability of natural light
and fresh air for healthier, happier and more adoptable dogs
Communal areas allow cats and people to relax, play and interact, while multi-level units promote physical & visual
stimulation
A high volume, low cost spay & neuter clinic, resulting in reduced feral cat & stray dog populations
Sustainable energy to model responsible business practices and reduce monthly expenses
Expansion of educational programs to include visits to local schools
Reduction in public expenses as education increases, and animal populations and cruelty cases decrease
Memorial Gardens available to families for deceased pets
A spacious, healthy and welcoming environment for families to meet prospective pets
Designated space to provide obedience training, which will also increase success of animal adoptions
Retail space to provide supplies and literature for pet owners
Destiny
The Adoption Center- Reserved for Sam Perricone & The Curtis Family
Brighter and cleaner facilities means healthier and happier animals and an increase in visitors and adoptions. Dog and
cat Get Acquainted Rooms allow families to interact with shelter pets without distractions. A Cat Community Room
and a canine Activity Park allow animals to exercise, play and interact with other animals and people in order to
maintain their social well-being and adoptability.
TRIPOD
With little time remaining in the crowded
shelter, Tripod - the small stray with an
amputated leg - was adopted on January 30,
2005 by Kristene & John Quintero. A little
over a week later, the Quintero family would
credit their new pet with saving their lives as
it was Tripod rather than the smoke detector
or the familys purebred Italian Greyhound
that woke the family as the home filled with
smoke from an electrical fire.
Airy, spacious and welcoming, this space off of the Main Lobby will facilitate increased public visitations to our most
vulnerable shelter pets.
Our smallest residents reside in a room tucked away from the bustle of the Main Lobby but easily accessed by visitors on the
way to the Dog Kennels. Families can enjoy watching the sporadic play/sleep cycles of young cats while learning about the
significance of spaying and neutering to prevent over population and suffering for one of our most vulnerable community
members.
Located off the Main Lobby to attract prospective adopters, these Cat Condominiums are designed to
increase the visibility of and the visual stimulations available to the cats, while protecting the felines
from the noises from the lobby.
Our volunteers dedicate thousand of hours a year to cleaning cages, walking dogs,
socializing cats, and helping with adoption and fundraising events. We are happy to
designate a space in our new building in appreciation of the effort and care that our
volunteers demonstrate towards our animals and staff. This space will allow volunteers
to meet, store personal items, receive updates concerning adoption goals and successes,
Youth Leadership
(right) - Third generation
volunteer Billie Ciotti,
was awarded Heart of
Yumas Youth Leadership
Award for her HSOY
fundraising & adoption
promotion work at Castle
Dome Middle School & at
the shelter.
4 Paws Pantry
(below, left) Founded by
board member
Jan Watts, and
volunteer Sandy
Pikula, 4 Paws
Pantry assists
pet owners
affected by
economic
hardships. The
pet food bank is
run by
volunteers and
is supported by
local businesses
and families
who are
invested in
helping their
neighbors keep
their cats and
dogs.
Quality Care
The Spay & Neuter Clinic - $500,000
The young and very successful HSOY Spay & Neuter Clinic will move from its current location on
the 4th Avenue Extension, to its incorporated spot in the new shelter. With a monthly goal of 400
alterations a day, the new clinic with feature an on-site veterinarians office with X-Ray,
examination and two procedure rooms. With the addition of a recovery room, animals will now have
a quite place to rest while veterinarian technicians maintain free floor space to attend to other
animals and responsibilities.
Everyday, the HSOY receives animals from Animal Control, owner give-ups, and good Samaritans,
and many of these animals have been neglected, or exposed to the elements for extended periods of
time. The Grooming Room will be a designated space for care givers to bath, trim and treat dogs and
cats whose improved physical appearance will add to their adoptability and general well being. For
some animals, this hands-on time with a staff member may be the most significant human
interaction that they have received in a long time, or ever.
Dear Sta at the Humane Society of Yuma,
We were overjoyed by the card we received from everyone at the Humane Society. It brought joy to
our hearts to know that everyone there really cares! It was hard and painful for our family to bring our sick
puppy in to be put to sleep. Thank you for your compassion!!
Thank you, Jesus A. Ruiz & Family
...All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those
who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember
them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss
someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs
carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you
cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain
upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more
into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from
your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
- Author unknown
Sustainable Shelter
The Alternative
Energy
System - TBA
Part of the plan
concerning caring for
Yumas pets and
owners includes
making sure our role
in the community is a
sustainable one. By
harnessing Arizonas
abundant solar
energy and utilizing
ambient daylight, we
hope to reduce our
environmental
footprint, our energy
consumption and our
operational expenses.
Leaving a Legacy
David and Donna Elfers are long time supports of the Humane Society of
Yuma, and in particular the New Shelter Project. David and Donna have
demonstrated their commitmentto the new shelter by naming HSOY as a
beneficiary of their estate. Their commitment to the New Shelter Project has
been unwavering and will go a long way towards helping HSOY secure a
One of the most important and generous was that you can help Yumas homeless pets is through
planned giving. The Legacy Circle members are those who honor HSOY in one or more of the
following ways:
Naming HSOY as a beneficiary in a will or living trust
Making a gift of cash or appreciated securities to establish a charitable gift annuity
Creating a charitable remainder trust
Naming HSOY as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account
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