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...

Commonly Asked Questions when Dealing with the Dea...

What exactly happens when an animal is euthanized? Your veterinarian has special training to provide your pet with a humane and gentle death. Most often, he or she uses a two-step process. First, the pet is injected with a sedative to make him calm and comfortable. Next, he injects a special medication. These drugs function in such a fashion that the animal experiences no awareness of the end of life. The process is akin to...

17 Poisonous Plants

Lilies Members of the Lilium spp. are considered to be highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that with even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant, severe kidney damage could result. Marijuana Ingestion of Cannabis sativa by companion animals can result in depression of the central nervous system and incoordination, as well as vomiting, diarrhea, drooling,...

Holiday Traveling Tips

Top 10 Tips for Safe Air Travel with Your Pet Traveling can be highly stressful, both for you and the four-legged members of your family. But with thoughtful preparation, you can ensure a safe and comfortable trip for everyone. The ASPCA urges pet owners to think twice about flying their pets on commercial airlines, especially if they plan on checking them in as cargo. Unless your animal is small enough to fit under your seat...