Day of Service Project

We are proud to partner with LHC Parks & Recreation Dept. and Lake Havasu High School Honor Society to provide a pet/pedestrian drinking fountain that will benefit both 2 legged and 4.  We need your support to install a three way drinking fountain (ADA regulation, pedestrian and pet friendly) on the island path across from Site Six.  PLEASE make your donation to the Western Arizona Humane Society – Funds for the...

Sadie’s New Home

Hi Victoria, Just wanted to let you know that I had a great experience adopting a dog from your agency on Saturday!   My 7 year old son, Cody, and I have been wanting a dog but  I wanted to wait until I could financially afford one.  We decided to check the Humane Society on Saturday and 18 month old “Dumpling” caught our eye right away. She didn’t have an adoption sign up yet and the front office was...

Attention

Just a reminder that both the Kingman and Lake Havasu Facilities will be closed to the public on Saturday, January 28th, in order for the staff to participated in highly specialized training.  We appreciate your understanding and support in advance. Share With Your...

Message from Board of Directors and CEO

A message from The Board of Directors and the CEO of the Western Arizona Humane Society As you aware, there has been a multitude of conversations, allegations and opinions regarding the operating functions of the Western Arizona Humane Society (WAHS).  Unfortunately, along with these issues, there is misinformation that is being disseminated as facts.  WAHS Board of Directors and dedicated staff continue to provide...

Dinah’s Journey

Meet 2 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, Dinah.  Dinah was originally brought in to the Western Arizona Humane Society after being found as a stray on June 27, 2011.  When she first came in 6 months ago, this no-named, scared girl would not approach or trust any of the WAHS staff, and cowered and darted from anyone who had tried to approach her.  After 6 long months of socialization, rehabilitation, training, patience,...

Building Community Service

Building community service: Lake Havasu High School students work to construct dog houses for fundraiser By JACKIE LEATHERMAN Today’s News-Herald Published Thursday, December 22, 2011 11:04 PM MST  Two high school classes are partnering to build custom dog houses for the local animal shelter to auction as a fundraiser.  Lake Havasu High School’s drafting classes have started designing three to six different styles...

How to Ease Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety

If your dog uses his time alone in the house to bark endlessly, pee on the carpet, or tear up the sofa—and those behaviors are accompanied by depression or stress—your pooch may be suffering from separation anxiety, a very common doggy behavior problem. Overcoming disorders like separation anxiety takes time, patience and consistency, but it can be done! Just take the following steps, and you’re already on your...

Cosby’s Christmas Cheer

Our dear friend Cosby came by to visit today and spread some Holiday Cheer.  Cosby is a handsome, 8 years young, black Lab Mix.  Cosby had several false starts at his forever home.  His sense of adventure, spirit and enthusiasm needed a home that had lots of time to take him for walks, and pay attention to his every need.   He stayed at the shelter for 4 months before Cindy & Joe continued the search for their...