Pet Photos with Santa the Best Ever!

The Humane Society's annual Christmas Fundraiser, "Pet Photos with Santa," at the Feed Store took place on November 28 & December 5 this year. Although the setup was a bit different than in the past, it seemed to work well (is there a perfect solution?). The wait times were shorter than they have been in the past, but Santa was busier than ever this year.

First and foremost, we would like to sincerely thank all the pets and their people who came by again this year. You are what makes this fundraiser such a success every year. It simply wouldn't happen without the people of Whitehorse showing up and being so generous every year! You never let us down, and continuously show that you care about this shelter and the work we do.

Also, a big thank-you to Lisa and her hard-working (and ever patient) staff at the Feed Store for once again hosting this event. The staff somehow manages to stay calm and keep working admidst the distraction of puppies and dogs milling around and waiting their turn to see Santa. Their dedication to this event is much appreciated!

Roger Jorde was our Santa again this year, as well. Thank you, Roger, for your patience, calm demeanor and sensitivity when dealing with all the pets who come to visit you. Some of our visitors are very uncertain about the man in the red suit, but Roger is extremely kind and patient with them and it always pays off with at least one great shot. See you next year, Roger?

Thank you, Gerry Steers, for the photography. It's not an easy job, but the time and energy you put into it were greatly appreciated.

With your help this year, the Pet Photos was the most successful yet: $1724.00 was raised for Mae Bachur. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to care for our animals!!

Thanks to Yukon College Staff

The Yukon College Staff held a silent auction at their annual Christmas party, and raised $2432 for the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter, as well as a large donation of food and pet items. On behalf of the Shelter animals, the Mae Bachur Shelter Staff and Humane Society Board of Directors wish to thank Orlanna Aubichon who solicited the items for the auction, and Jaime Hewitt for organizing the fund raiser. It is people like you who make our job easier, by helping cover the many expenses the Shelter experiences in its daily care of the animals. We very much appreciate all your good work, and the generous support of the Yukon College Staff!!
Photo Left to right: Orlanna Aubichon, Karen Wienberg, HSY Director, Jaime Hewitt

Help - Trevor Needs a Foster Home

Trevor the Dog needs your help. Trevor has been released by the Court to go into a foster home to continue his rehabilitation. The Mae Bachur Animal Shelter is looking for a foster home in Whitehorse that is willing to commit 6 to 9 months of foster care to help Trevor work through his rehabilitation plan. We have professional trainers to help us and you get Trevor to that point.

Trevor is a playful, rambunctious Shepherd-cross who requires ongoing positive guidance, support and training as he learns to respond appropriately to new and anxiety-producing situations. His foster home must not have more than 2 adults in the house, no children, and no cats. The property must have a secure fenced back yard, and not be adjacent to a school or playground.

If you can open your home and heart to foster Trevor to help him complete his rehabilitation program, we would be very pleased to hear from you. You will not be alone, but be fully supported by the Humane Society, the local trainers, and Dr. Shelley Breadner, the veterinary behaviourist who did Trevor’s assessment.