Yakima Humane Society ‘FINAL FOUR’ Bound in ‘March Muttness’
Could it happen? Could the Yakima Valley Humane Society make history by being back to back champions in 'March Muttness'? Weirder things have happened!
Fingers crossed that the friends who help our four legged friends can win it big and bring home the victory for a 2nd year in a row!
If you've been following along, then you already know! If not, know that we got a pretty sweet update from Yakima Humane Society's Facebook Page!
"Yakima!! You are incredible!! Thank you!!! Final Four bound!!! - YHS
So far, YHS has raised $37,414 and the next bout (kicking off Thursday 3/20) will be against the Humane Society of Southern Arizona!
Donate and keep track of our home team at MarchMuttness.org!
Original story below.
Will Yakima Humane Society Claim Victory Again In ‘March Muttness’?
As you get ready to pick your brackets (for your chance to score a million dollars, more information on that here), know that there’s another type of madness that is sweeping the country!
A type that Yakima won big time last year, and we’re keeping our paws crossed that we can have a repeat in 2025!
March Muttness Is Back!
March Muttness is a great virtual fundraiser that gives friendly competition while raising funds and, more importantly, awareness of pet and animal rescue shelters from across the United States!
Last year, the Yakima Humane Society did tremendously and was crowned Top Dog of 2024!
This weekend kicks off this year’s tournament with only the top 32 shelters moving on in the competition.
“Yakima Humane Society has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go for back-to-back National Championships!”
The Breakdown of March Muttness!
According to March Muttness’s DonorCharm.org website, two shelters are pitted against each other to see who can raise the most donations! The winner will advance to the next round.
39 animal shelters from all across America will kick off the event on Saturday, March 1st with the qualifying round! After the virtual dust has settled in the qualifying round, the top 32 will proceed to Round 1.
Qualifying rounds start at 8 am on Saturday, March 1st, and end at 8 pm on March 2nd.
- Round 1 (Top 32) 3/6 – 3/8
- Round 2 (Top 16) 3/13 – 3/15
- Round 3 (Top 8) 3/16 – 3/18
- Round 4 (Top 4) 3/20 – 3/22
- Championship Round 3/27 – 3/29.
Donate and keep track of our home team at MarchMuttness.org!
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