Your participation helps us build a community in support of animals. Whether you attend our Crab Feed, visit a Hops for Hounds event or love the yearly Fur Ball, your contribution impacts homeless pets in our local area.
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Yakima Humane Society invites community members to participate in their inaugural Paws on the Wall Mural Contest. This unique opportunity allows pet owners to have their pets showcased in a mural on the exterior of the Yakima Adoption Center. The contest is open to all, inviting participants to submit photos of their dogs, cats, or domesticated small animals. With a minimum donation of $25.
Submissions are accepted starting at 11:00 AM (Pacific Time) on Friday, May 1, 2026 and allowed up through 8:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Following submission, participants are encouraged to rally support from friends and family for votes.
The first-place winner will not only have their pet featured as the centerpiece of the mural by local artist, Sylvia Merczel (Sparkle by Sylvia), but will also receive a prize basket of pet supplies.
The pets of the second and third place winners will be honored with secondary positions on the mural and will receive their own prize baskets.
Every entry and vote supports the thousands of animals who enter the Yakima Humane Society’s care each year. Donations also support the organization’s programs and services for pets in need in the community including their $99 Spay and Neuter Program, Vaccine and Wellness Clinics, My Last Litter and Fresh Start Fix Programs.
Fur Ball 2027 is making its long-awaited return in the spring of 2027! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with heart, celebration, and community. Stay tuned for the official date and location — this will be the event of the season