Welcome to the Butte Humane Society

 

Welcome to the online home of the Butte Humane Society ! We are one of the oldest charitable non-profit agencies in Butte County, California, working since 1911 to bring humanitarian care to dogs, cats and other animals entering our shelter. Our success comes from pairing the right pet with the right owner. This helps us meet our goal of finding loving homes for all the lost, abandoned and otherwise unwanted animals that come through our door, and to provide education to the public concerning animal care and the importance of spaying and neutering. We are an Open Admissions Shelter for the City of Chico. This means we accept every animal that is brought to our facility, from within the city of Chico, regardless of age, health, behavior or special needs.


 

Our Mission...
Our mission is to provide and advocate humane treatment of companion and other animals through promotion of compassion, responsible stewardship and public awareness in our community and the world we share.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it in our Shelter Newsletter
The Butte Humane Society's quarterly Shelter Newsletter is now available to view or download in PDF format. Our newsletter features event reviews and previews, photos and descriptions of adoptable animals, employee and volunteer article contributions, donation acknowledgments and much much more! Click here to read the June 2008 shelter newsletter. Click here to read the March 2008 issue.
Corrections for June:
The PAWS phone number is 530-895-2109.
The Heroes For Animals dinner will be hosted by Butte Humane Society only, instead of in conjunction with North Valley Animal Disaster Group.

TV Pet of the Week videos are now online!
Once a month, Butte Humane Society brings one or more animals to the KNVN studio to appear on Wake Up! You can watch the video clip and read more about the Pet of the Week by visiting the Wake Up website here and clicking on the Pet of the Week tab.

Join Zootoo.com and help earn money for Butte Humane Society! Got some time to spend online? As a Zootoo.com member, you can write reviews, post journal entries (like a daily pet diary), comment on pet news, use the events tool, or answer member questions to gain points and earn revenue for our shelter! If you signed up during Zootoo.com's Shelter Makeover competition, you may continue to use the same account.


Protect your pet. ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs

Alleviate the financial stress associated with your pet’s unexpected medical expenses and generate funds for our shelter at the same time! Simply apply for a ShelterCare Pet Insurance Program by using the ShelterCare banner-link. Here’s how it works: ShelterCare Pet Insurance Programs cover you when your pet needs essential veterinary care from an illness or injury. Also, every time a completed application for a ShelterCare program is generated through our shelter’s website, we automatically receive a $25 donation to help cover common needs like blankets, litter and food. This donation is of no cost to you and provides us with essential funds. Make the right move and enroll today!


 
Shelter Cleanup Day, Sat. August 30
  Can you lend a hand with tidying up our back field? Come on down!
 
"Mercy" Got Her Surgery - THANK YOU!!
  Many thanks to everyone who donated to help pay for Mercy's surgery on her broken hip and tail!
 
Prevent Disease: Vaccinate!
  Highly contagious viral diseases such as feline panleukopenia (aka feline distemper) and canine Parvovirus have caused many animal deaths in the Chico area. We STRONGLY urge all residents to ensure their pets are fully vaccinated.
 
Support BHS in the Annie B's Fund Drive
 
Join in the North Valley Community Foundation's funding drive, and they will match a percentage of all funds donated to BHS through the drive.
 
BHS Photos Are Now Online!
  Check out photos from our events and other shelter happenings.
 
Shelter Wish List - We Need Your Help!
  We are in constant need of supplies and materials to help provide the best care possible for the animals, and we rely on community donors for the larger items necessary to achieve our mission. Please check out our Shelter Wish List to see how you could contribute.
 
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - Saturday, September 6
 

The next volunteer orientation is on Saturday, September 6, at 11 a.m. No need to RSVP - just come to the shelter at 2579 Fair St. in Chico. Can't make it? There's many more to come!