by Ed Boks, Former executive director | May 25, 2016 | Cats, Pets
Each spring the Yavapai Humane Society receives many kittens too young to survive more than an hour or two without a mother. These kittens are called “neonates.” Sadly, most of the neonate kittens YHS takes in are orphans. People find these babies in their garage,...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | May 18, 2016 | Pets
The New York Times recently (May 7) ran a piece by Jessica Pierce asking the provocative question “Is your pet lonely and bored?” Today there are as many pets in the United States as there are people; and in most homes pets are family — and not just dogs and cats, but...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | May 12, 2016 | Dogs, Pets
A recent study conducted jointly from Monash University in Australia and Pedigree Petfoods found that the bond between a human and a dog may actually cause their heartbeats to sync with one another. The researchers connected three pairs of dogs and their owners to...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | May 4, 2016 | Equine, In The News
The Yavapai Humane Society’s (YHS) grand opening of its Equine Center will take place on Saturday, June 4, at 1 p.m. Be sure to save the date and let us know if you are coming by calling 928-445-2666, ext. 104. The YHS Equine Center is located at 3731 North Road 1...
by Ed Boks, Former executive director | Apr 27, 2016 | Dogs, Pets
There are only 17 days left until the Yavapai Humane Society’s fifth annual Walk for the Animals. As of last Friday, more than 100 people and nearly 40 sponsors registered to walk. Together these folks have already raised more than $12,000 to help animals at YHS. This...
