Yuma cat shelter asks community for help
Adrik Vargas
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Homeward Bound Animal Rescue in Yuma is a small shelter caring for more than 40 cats, and it needs your help to stay open.
Director Megan Springer says the shelter’s biggest needs are adoptions and monthly donations.
“When you rescue a cat with us, it opens up a space for another cat to be saved,” she said. “Financial support helps us plan and keep the doors open.”
The shelter rescues cats from tough situations, provides medical care, spaying or neutering, and helps them find loving homes.
One recent success story is Rose, a cat who came to the shelter over a year ago with severe behavior problems.
“She was very aggressive, very scared, very unsure,” Springer said. “Today, she found a home, and she’s going to go home and have a good life in a house where she’s not going to have to be out in the elements of the brutal heat of the summer or, you know, getting hit by a car or any of that stuff.”
Springer opened the rescue to help animals who can’t speak for themselves.
“Cats aren’t magically appearing on the street. They were left behind or born into that situation,” she said. “Even though I know I’m barely putting a dent in the animal crisis, I know I’m doing my part and speaking up for the voiceless.”
She encourages the community to support their own pets and local rescues.
“Every rescue needs the support of a community. Whether it’s fostering, donating, or volunteering, everything helps,” Springer said.
For those who want to help, Homeward Bound accepts volunteers, adoptions, and monthly donations. To become a monthly donor, text Rescue2024 to 53555.
To see how you can get involved, click here.