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 us win Best Shelter

Mae Bachur shelter has the chance to win some much needed money to continue their good work for the Yukon's homeless animals. Follow the link and vote for us as your favourite shelter!

We are in dire need of shelter repairs, more space for our loving residents, a mouse-proof storage shed, as well as funds for the general day to day business of running the shelter.

Our staff work hard every day to care for all the animals that come through our doors and don't need the extra worries that come with an aging building. We're not a big shelter, but to the animals who rely on the care, compassion and day to day visits from staff and volunteers, we are home for as long as necessary.

Please vote by December 16th!

http://www.care2.com/animalsheltercontest/78545

Thank you!

The Allstar DJs Fundraiser for Humane Society Yukon

Please join the ELITE of the Yukon DJ scene on Friday, October 24 at Coasters Bar and Grill. Triple J’s Music, Tattooing and Body Piercing, Coasters and Humane Society Yukon have partnered to present a fundraising event showcasing the best DJs Whitehorse has to offer: The ALLSTARS FOR ANIMALS, featuring ALL GENRES, ALL STYLES, ALL AWESOME!

For the insanely low price of $5, you can come out to shake yo’ groove thang to beats by 3JDJ, DJ Slipmatt, Synapse, DJ Jonny Gel, Beat Bombshell, DJKJ, and Kill tha DJ.

The DJs will be playing continuous sets showcasing their individual styles, and will be giving away prizes sponsored by Triple J’s Music, Tattooing and Body Piercing during each performance. Musical genres include metal, punk, hip hop, funk, rock, 80s, electro, breaks, house, drum n’ bass, and more!

All proceeds will be donated to help the abused and abandoned animals at the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter – to protect those who cannot protect themselves! Animal-themed drink specials all night long! Wicked-awesome prizes throughout the night - stuff you ACTUALLY wanna win! Put a little extra into our DONATION JAR and enter to win free body piercing or tattoo services!

Invite your friends! Dance the Night Away! Have a Drink! Save an ANIMAL! Make a difference!

Thanks to Jonas, Erika and Keith at Coasters for your outstanding generosity and commitment to helping the Humane Society Yukon!!

Maggie May's Chuck Wagon - Fundraiser Continued!

Maggie May's has had a fundraiser for the Humane Society Yukon since July 7, 2009. It was originaly supposed to go until August 7, but since it is doing so well, it will continue until September 30, 2009 when it will close down for the season.

Maggie May's has raised just over $500 for the Bella-Fund! The fund was created to help unfortunate animals that find themselves in need of special treatment and surgeries, i.e. dental work, amputation, etc.

You can find Maggie May's Chuck Wagon located at the Carcross cutoff with ample space to park and sit down to enjoy your meal. Bring your dogs, your family, your friends and enjoy a great home-cooked meal!

SIDEWALK SALE FUNDRAISER

Mitzi's Closet Pet Boutique is having a huge sidewalk sale fundraiser for the Humane Society Yukon! From the extra large to the extra tiny - you'll find your beloved pet that something special.

Where: Mitzi's Closet Pet Boutique #3 Yukon Inn Plaza

When: Saturday August 8th, 2009

Time: 12 noon to 5 pm

20% of all proceeds go towards helping the animals of the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter.

Maggie May's Chuck Wagon Fundraiser

Maggie May's Chuck Wagon is holding a month long fundraiser for the Humane Society Yukon!

Starting from July 7, 2009 to August 7, 2009, every purchase you make from Maggie May's, $1.00 will go to the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter to help replenish the Bella fund. The fund was created to help unfortunate animals that find themselves in need of special treatment and surgeries, i.e. dental work, amputation, etc.

Maggie May's has a variety of home cooked food that will delight your taste buds. From home-made hamburgers, fish 'n' chips, veggie platers and hot dogs, there is something for everyone!

Located at the Carcross cutoff with ample space to park and sit down to enjoy your meal.

SUNSTROKE 2009: A BREAKDOWN

Months to Plan = 12

Vendors = 14

Bands = 16

Sponsors = 34

Volunteers = 65

Attendees = 1,300

Money Raised for Shelter = $12,000

Helping abused and abandoned animals = PRICELESS!

Thanks to all the volunteers, performers and vendors who helped make Sunstroke 2009 the single largest annual fundraising event for Humane Society Yukon.

Your attendance, sponsorship and donation of time enabled us to raise $12,000 for the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter. Every penny raised goes directly to the care and management of the animals at the shelter.

Heartfelt gratitude goes out to the SPONSORS who made Sunstroke such a success: YUKON BREWING COMPANY, OMNI PRODUCTIONS, ON YUKON TIME, RUSH FM, MARSH LAKES TENTS AND EVENTS, Sam n’ Andys, Tony’s Pizza, Yukon News, Terra Firma, Sandors, Underhill Geomatics, Cooperators Insurance, Uniglobe Travel, Northland Beverages, Titan Gaming, NorthwesTel Cable, Gold Rush Inn, Mailboxes Etc., Climate Clothing, Versatile Rentals, Mic Mac Motors, Dominos Pizza, Superior Towing, Igloo Ice, Coasters Bar and Grill, Jacob’s Industries, Capital Hotel, Total North, Yukon Yamaha, Sirius Security, Humane Society Yukon, l’AFY and Whitehorse Heritage Festival Society.

A special thank you to Jordi Mikeli-Jones, Owner of Triple J's Music Café, for her hard work associated with planning Humane Society annual fundraisers Sunstroke and Moonstroke.

THANK YOU!

Moonstroke is the next Humane Society Musical Fundraiser – book your calendars now for Friday, January 22, 2010!

BINGO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Humane Society Yukon is in desperate need of more Bingo volunteers. Bingo is our main fundraiser for the operation of the Shelter. Bingos are held every Wednesday at the Elk’s Hall starting at 6:00pm. Training is provided. The following are positions needed:

Bingo Floor Walkers 4:00- 6:00 or 6:00- 8:30 p.m. (two shifts)

These volunteers sell bonanza cards on the floor from 4 - 6pm then again from 6 - 8:30pm. The later shift also verifies the winning Bingos and delivers the prize money.

Card Sellers - 4.00 – 6.00pm
These volunteers sell early birds, dabbers and gluesticks from the front table before bingo starts. Volunteers must be comfortable with handling cash and making change.

Bingo can be a lot of fun. It is challenging and fast paced. Please consider donating a few hours per month to help ensure that the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter will continue to be there for homeless animals.

Call the Shelter today at 633-6019 to enlist or email shelteradmin@northwestel.net

On a side note:

Our volunteer database got damaged so anyone who has signed up prior to 2007, would you please come back to the shelter and sign up again? Thank you so much!

Sunstroke is celebrating its fourth year as an annual Humane Society Fundraiser on Friday, June 26 at Shipyards Park.

Sunstroke is the single largest one-day fundraiser for the animals at the Mae Bachur Animal Shelter. From noon until midnight, Sunstroke will host 15 bands from the Yukon and across Canada. Our programming boasts a large variety of musical genres, so as to appeal to every demographic. Kids 12 and under are free!

Other fun festivities include free animal balloons, a bouncy castle, face painting, beer gardens, and a variety of local food and craft vendors.

Sunstroke is the kickoff event to the Solstice Festival, which is brought to you by Triple J's Music, l'Association franco-yukonnaise and the Whitehorse Heritage Festival Society.