Animal Services

The Western Arizona Humane Society is proud to provide Animal Care & Control for the City of Lake Havasu.  Our professional and dedicated humane officers  are authorized to investigate possible animal related law violations and take appropriate enforcement action. Each year Humane Officers respond to  thousands service calls, ranging from relatively minor code violations to felony animal cruelty cases. In some cases,...

Surrender a Pet

Bringing your pet to the Western Arizona Humane Society  can be a difficult decision to make. We would like you to know that we understand how hard it can be to relinquish a beloved pet and appreciate your choice to surrender your animal responsibly so that he or she will be safe and humanely cared for. As a private, nonprofit organization dependent on community contributions, we request a donation when an animal is admitted...

The Importance of Spay/Neuter

Pet overpopulation is a serious problem. It costs the lives of millions of animals and costs communities millions of dollars a year. Nationwide, the number of pets entering animal shelters is estimated to be 6 to 8 million. Only about 30 percent of dogs and 2 – 5 percent of cats are reclaimed by owners. Only about half of those remaining are adopted to new homes. The number of pets euthanized in shelters across the country...

License Your Dog

Your Dog’s Ticket Home…… Please protect your dog by maintaining their license.  It is their ticket home should you become separated, and it is also a requirement for public safety issues. Ensure that your dog is currently vaccinated against rabies. Dog owners are required by law to have their dogs vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian and licensed: a) By the time the dog is four months of age, or b)...