If you were at this year’s 3rd annual Walk for the Animals, it is an event you are likely never to forget. While the day will go down infamously in YHS history for its gale-force winds, punishing hail, and bone-chilling rain, our shelter’s life-saving programs were incredibly supported by our community to the tune of over $50,000.

While the weather was not on our side, pet lovers clearly were. This year saw a 19% increase in donations raised to benefit YHS and the care it provides for animals in need in this community, up from $42,000 in 2013.

All funds raised will help support the many lifesaving programs of the Yavapai Humane Society (YHS).

To help take the sting out of this year’s cancellation, YHS is inviting all our 2014 Walk participants and volunteers to this weekend’s Petsmart Charities National Adoption Event from noon. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. YHS will be featuring face painting for the kids, a photo booth to capture memories of beloved pets, refreshments and entertainment. Pre-registered participants will also be able to pick-up their shirts, doggie bags, and fundraising prizes.

Entertainment will include The Magic 99.1 Strut Your Mutt Contest at 12:30p.m. on Sunday so all our talented mutts can finally strut their stuff. If you haven’t already registered for this contest you can still do so on Sunday for just $5. This is your pooch’s chance to be a contender in any of three categories, click here for more information.
The YHS goal is to adopt 40 pets during this weekend event so if you are looking for the perfect pet, there will be adoptable animals at Petsmart on both Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. just for you.

Again YHS thanks all our 2014 Walk for the Animals participants, volunteers, vendors and sponsors; you are the true heroes ensuring our community’s status remains the safest in the nation for pets.

Final Tallies

$50,593

Notwithstanding the inclement weather resolute YHS supporters still exceeded this year’s goal by raising over $50,000. This is a 19 percent increase compared to 2013 ($42,000) and 85 percent compared to our first Walk in 2012 ($27,000). All funds raised help support the many lifesaving programs of the Yavapai Humane Society (YHS).
Total Raised
Did someone promise to donate but hasn't? There's still time! We can still accept donations to the Walk for the Animals until May 31st.

428 Registered Walkers

54 Teams

Top Dogs

Top Individual Fundraisers
Jerry Kipp - $2,175+
Ed Boks- $1,600+
Susan Bell- $1,450+
Gloria Hershman- $1,060+
Susan Coffroth- $850+
Rob Ratner- $840+
Ruth Draeger- $710+
2014 Highest Youth Fundraiser
Jason Scheibel-Taylor, Jr - $285+
Top Teams
YHS Board - $5,200+
Frankie's Family & Friends - $3,800+
YHS Employees - $2,900+
Smooch Your Pooch - $1,925+
Tuff Mutts - $1,800+
The Biggest Pack
Smooch Your Pooch