HOURS OF OPERATION

    Open 7 days a week

MISSION STATEMENT:

To provide care and shelter for homeless animals until they are placed into a loving and lifetime home.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE YAVAPAI HUMANE SOCIETY:

• To create a community awareness of the worth of animals and the importance of the human/animal bond.
• To have a center that provides all aspects of care to any animal in need that comes to our door.
• To find loving lifetime homes for all our healthy adoptable animals, and to continue caring for them until we realize this objective.
• To reduce pet overpopulation through education and spay/neuter programs.
• To provide education and resources that promote responsible pet ownership.
• To provide, and encourage volunteer activities that lead to the attainment of our objectives.

History & Summary Statement:

Early in 1972, a small group of citizens met to form a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals.  In March of 1972, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Arizona as a non-profit organization and named the Yavapai Humane Society (YHS).  A decision was made in January 1973 to raise $50,000 for the construction of a shelter.  This goal was reached in August 1976.  With matching funds from the duBois Foundation in Phoenix, a shelter was constructed at its present site on Sundog Ranch Road on land deeded to YHS by the City of Prescott (land to revert to the City if YHS ceases to operate a shelter on the property).  The shelter was opened in August 1977. 

The facility has the capability of housing 34 dogs and 60 cats.  We manage to shelter 5,000 animals a year.  We are often filled to capacity but with the help of our foster families, we are able to house additional animals.  Additionally, the Yavapai Humane Society completed a major renovation to the facility in 2005.  These improvements have provided the animals with a healthier environment.

Funding

Our operations are funded entirely by memberships, donations, grants, bequests, fees,  and fundraisers.  We do not receive any city, county, state or federal funds.  We are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under section 501 (c) (3), and our EIN is 86-0327745.

Support

You can support the YHS through donations of cash and supplies.  Also, we welcome volunteers to assist with various activities such as fundraising, and helping out with routine duties around the shelter.  Please click on the "Volunteers" and/or the "Memorial Giving" links on the main menu for additional information on how you can help. 

 

Yavapai Humane Society

1625 Sundog Ranch Road
Prescott, AZ  86301
(928) 445-2666

 

Web Site Updated May 9, 2008