by Blake Herzog We salute everyone who puts their heart, muscle and soul into rescuing homeless or abused pets, giving them the love they so desperately need while helping them find their forever homes. There’s hardly any calling higher. But it’s tough work. These heroes need all the support they can get, and we can … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society If it’s too cold for you outside, it’s probably too cold for your pet. Here are a few tidbits of information on how to keep your furkids safe during the cold weather season. Depending on the type of dog you have, it’s important to shorten their outdoor … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Prescott’s a very dog-friendly town, but it doesn’t matter where you are; everybody loves their pets to pieces and wants to share photos of their furry loved ones. Social media has made it easier than ever to spread pics of your furry best friend far and wide, and the holidays — starting … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society October and November are when food and decorations become abundant around our homes — some not so safe for our pets. Halloween might not be “normal” this year, but there are sure to be decorations and treats. Make sure your pets stay away from all forms of … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Our four-legged best friends can get even more restless than we do what with all those limbs to stretch, friends to chase and ears to flap in the wind. Those dogs of ours need room sometimes to just break loose, as scary as that can sound. Dedicated dog parks offer socialization for … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society As our temperatures soar higher, pet owners should take extra precautions to help their four-legged family members stay cool. Balancing outdoor recreation with heat safety is serious business with dogs. Hot asphalt can burn a dog’s feet within minutes. Never walk your dog on a surface you … Read More…
by Dusty Spitler, Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness Wildfire season is almost here. If there is an evacuation due to wildfires or other disasters, barn animals have a safe haven. Large Animal Shelters and Emergency Readiness — LASER — is a new 501(c)3 nonprofit working with Yavapai County Emergency Management to provide shelter for … Read More…
by Loree Walden, Marketing Manager, Yavapai Humane Society For almost 50 years, Yavapai Humane Society has been proud and honored to be a part of this amazing community. We’re here because of the generosity of our donors and our community partners who continue to support us and our mission: To promote and protect the health, … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Downtown Prescott is the kind of place where most stores have a water dish near the front door for all the dogs who either drag or are dragged by their owners past the historic hotels and bars, sniff at the galleries and antique shops and growl at Miss Kitty’s Cat House at … Read More…
by Blake Herzog Mitzi Conn’s fateful internet search from about three years ago has changed her life, along with many others. From her Chino Valley home, she stumbled upon the existence of auctions, held primarily in Texas and Oklahoma, for horses and donkeys, many coming from loving owners who have passed away or can no … Read More…