Quick Facts About YHBR

Everything a reporter needs to know about Homeward Bound Animal Rescue at a glance.

Organization

Full nameYuma Homeward Bound Animal Rescue
AbbreviationYHBR
Founded2020
EIN87-1834208
Status501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Location1020 S 4th Ave Ste B, Yuma, AZ 85364
Websiteyhbr.org

Key Facts

βœ… 100% volunteer-run β€” not one person is paid
βœ… No-kill β€” no animal is euthanized for time or space
βœ… Foster-based β€” animals live in family homes, not cages
βœ… All animals are fully vetted, vaccinated, spayed/neutered before adoption
βœ… Same-day cat adoptions available at shelter during business hours
βœ… Serves Yuma, Foothills, and surrounding communities
βœ… Founder: Megan Springer (not paid β€” 100% volunteer)

Press Contact

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In the News

Coverage of YHBR's work in the Yuma community and beyond. Know of a story we missed? Email us.

KYMA News 11 ·

Yuma Locals Unite to Save Kitten from Palm Tree

KYMA covered Director Megan Springer and community members who came together to rescue a kitten stranded high in a palm tree β€” a story that captured Yuma's spirit of collective action.

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KYMA News 11 ·

Yuma Cat Shelter Asks Community for Help

KYMA featured Director Megan Springer on YHBR's ongoing need for adoptions and monthly donors to keep the shelter running and saving lives.

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KYMA News 11 ·

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During New Year's Fireworks

YHBR reported seven canine deaths in one week linked to fireworks panic, with Megan Springer providing expert guidance to Yuma pet owners on protecting animals during holiday celebrations.

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KYMA News 11 ·

Timeless Tails Prom & Dinner to Raise Money for Shelter Build

Coverage of YHBR's fundraising gala to support the planned shelter in Wellton, where Director Megan Springer discussed the urgent need for a permanent facility to serve Yuma's growing animal population.

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KYMA News 11 ·

Local Business Donates 20 Acres of Land to Animal Rescue

KYMA reported on a landmark donation of 20 acres in Wellton to YHBR β€” a major step toward a permanent sanctuary for rescued animals in the Yuma region.

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KYMA News 11 ·

YHBR Rescues 16 Puppies in Dateland

KYMA covered a rapid-response rescue in which YHBR took in 16 puppies discovered in Dateland in a single afternoon, immediately calling on the Yuma community for fosters.

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Official Boilerplate

Use this approved description when writing about YHBR:

"Yuma Homeward Bound Animal Rescue (YHBR) is a 100% volunteer-run, no-kill 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Yuma, Arizona. Founded in 2020 by Megan Springer, YHBR rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes cats and dogs through a foster-based model β€” placing animals in caring family homes while they await adoption. Not one person on the YHBR team receives a salary or stipend. Donations cover direct animal care, veterinary costs, and shelter operations."

EIN: 87-1834208 Β· yhbr.org Β· [email protected]

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