Our services
The Humane Society of Yuma has contracts with the City
of Yuma, Somerton, and Yuma County to provide animal control
services to their jurisdictions.
Picking up stray dogs
If you see or pick up a stray dog, call the Humane Society
immediately. Please do not approach any animal that seems
aggressive or scared. If you have lost a dog, please visit the
Humane Society during shelter hours (Tuesday - Friday 11am -
5:45pm & Saturday 11am - 4:30pm). Do not call, we will not ID
pets over the phone. If you have a dog in your custody for over 6
days, the dog is considered yours.
We do not pick up cats since there is no law against
free-roaming cats. We do, however, receive
cats as they are brought into us. We also have live cat traps
available to be checked out.
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Shelter and feed lost and
orphaned animals
Over 11,000 animals visit the shelter every year. There are many
loving dogs and cats that are looking for a new home. See our
photos of available pets.
Investigates Cruelty
Complaints
It is illegal to beat, torment, hurt or otherwise harm any
animal in any manner. People who cause an animal to suffer pain can
be charged with a crime. HSOY Officers are here to enforce the
government codes that protect the animals in our community. If you
suspect animal cruelty please call the Humane Society immediately.
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Licensing
it is a law in Arizona to have any animal over 3 months
vaccinated for rabies. A license is required by Yuma
County . The license is good for the entire calendar year and can
only be purchased after the rabies vaccination. The license
purchase will also help your pet find his/her way home if lost.
Please bring your rabies certificate in when looking for your lost
dog.
Fees
- $25 non spayed/neutered
- $13 spayed/neutered
- $2 fee after March of every year
- Must be renewed each calendar year
- Bring in or mail in rabies certificate to receive license.
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Microchipping
Microchip identification will be
administered to all dogs adopted from the facility. Microchips are
also available to the general public at the shelter on dates shown
on the calendar of events (see home page) for a fee of $20 for dogs
only. ndar of events (see home page) for a fee of $20 for dogs
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Deceased Animal Removal
Our officers will pick up deceased animals from public property.
If you see a deceased animal, wild or domestic, call the Humane
Society immediately.
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Barking Complaints
It is unlawful for an animal to bark, howl, cry or disturb the
peace of your neighbors. If you have a barking dog that is
disturbing the peace in your neighborhood you can report barking to
the Humane Society of Yuma’s Dispatch between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Tuesday thru Saturday. Any barking
complaints after hours and weekends will be reported to our
answering service and an Animal Control Officer will make contact
with you. Animal Control Officers will not make contact with any
person(s) after 10:00 p.m. The reporting party has the right
to have the Animal Control Officer speak to the owner or to fill
out a witness statement; this makes it possible for the Animal
Control Officer to issue a citation on the behalf of the reporting
party. Please note that as the reporting party you can be
summoned into court to testify against the owner(s). For more
information please contact the Patrol Division Supervisor, Sergeant
Anthony Carlos, at 782-1621.
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Vaccinations
As part of our public service, we provide rabies vaccinations
during the first three months of the year. January - March the HSOY
will provide mobile rabies and licensing clinics in various areas
throughout Yuma County. We do not provide vaccinations to the
public during any other time. Please see your veterinarian
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Community Education
Our mission is to save the lives of the many orphaned and abused
animals. From children to adults, our community relations program
can present a variety of programs to help your group be
responsible. Contact Elkie Wills at 782-1621 x104 for more
information.
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Service Fees
Turnover Donation...........
Owner Relinquishment..Form............... |
$10.00 |
| Request for Euthanasia.................... |
$20.00 |
| Pickup for Turnover |
$40.00 |
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