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Halloween with Pets


Halloween is an exciting time, but pets have no idea what is going on. By taking a look at these Do’s and Don’ts, owners can help their pets have a great night too! 

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Here are some good things to do for your pets on Halloween:

  • Properly identify them. Having your pets microchipped and spayed or neutered increases their safety. Make sure your pet wears a tag with a cell phone number, address, and county license number. Butte Humane Society makes pet tags for a low price!
  • Check their costumes. If you are dressing up your pet for the night, check that he or she is comfortable in it and that it is easy for them to breathe, bark or meow, and move around freely in. If your pet is comfortable then they will be more relaxed, which will make for a better night!
  • Watch them closely around candles and glow sticks.
  • If they are at home, keep them away from doors that they could escape from out of nervousness or excitement from the night.
  • Give your pet(s) time to warm up to you while you are in costume. You will appear different than what they are used to and they may be taken back at first.

Here are some things to avoid doing on Halloween:

  • Feeding your pets candy or stashing it where they have access to it.
  • Taking your dog trick or treating with you if he or she is easily scared or not well behaved on a leash.
  • Putting real candles in pumpkins. Try to avoid anything that could be a fire hazard to your pets.
  • Being overwhelming to dogs you see while trick or treating. Halloween can be a scary night for pets, so make sure you don’t scare them with your costume or by running up to them.

Butte Humane Society wishes fun and safety to you and your furry loved ones!

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105th Anniversary Gala – Thank You!

dsc01790Thank you so much for your attendance, participation, and help at our 105th Anniversary Gala!

Thanks to you and your hard work, it was a successful night of celebrating BHS and the animals that we serve. Without the help of each staff member, volunteer, intern, donor, sponsor and guest, we wouldn’t have had such a lively evening of “Grr-lesque, Purr-lesque.”

We had 140 donors who generously gave items for 14492591_10154288685595100_6659311711965809362_nour silent and live auctions at the gala. We auctioned off some exciting  items and packages, including trips to New York and Hawaii, a private dinner with the Sushi Brothers, and unique hand-crafted woodwork. There were a few tantalizing performances by the Malteazers, and impactful short films about our current programs by the talented Tanis Cassidy. We are so very thankful for everyone who made it possible!

Three BHS dogs also made an appearance! Having dogs there made it really special, letting our guests know who they are directly helping with their donations. Overall it was a joyous night of celebrating Butte Humane Society’s 105 years of working diligently to help save lives, find homes, and inspire compassion!

From everyone here at Butte Humane Society, you are the reason we can do what we do – thank you!

See photos from the event on our Facebook Page.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jeanine S.

jeanineJeanine has been with Butte Humane Society for three years and two months! She is extremely active on and off campus and always puts the animals first. In her time here, Jeanine has cleared Level 3 Dogs, D.O.G., Special Events, and Adoption Counseling, and enthusiastically participates in BHS’s new offerings such as Play Groups and Canines and Coffee.

Jeanine is a star and she alone collected nearly half of the auction items for Gala. That helped bring in huge funds for BHS!

You rock Jeanine, and this is what earns you Volunteer of the Month!

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Disaster Preparedness with Pets

Don’t get separated from your pets in the event of an emergency!

dogfirstaidIt’s no secret that Butte County is prone to wildfires. Every year homes are lost and even more families are evacuated. Emotions escalate, you can’t think straight, you’re not sure what to grab.

You always hear about the importance of having an evacuation plan, but you always put it off.  Well now is the time to set it in place.  Whatever you do, don’t forget to include your pets in the plan.

Have a travel crate for each of your animals, know where they are, and make sure they are accessible.  Do you have livestock or horses?  You’ll need a trailer and a place to shelter them for awhile.  And of course you’re going to want to have a disaster kit ready to go.

Here is a list of basic items to include in your pets’ disaster kits:

  1. Food & Water: Enough to last your pet at least a week. Travel size feeding dishes.
  2. Proof of ownership: Include pictures and documents/records in case you are separated.  This you may want to keep in your fire safe.
  3. Vaccines and meds: Proof of vaccinations and supply of meds and/or copy of prescription if you need to board your pet.
  4. First aid kit: Gauze, disinfecting wipes, tweezers, ice packs, and a pet first-aid book.
  5. Leash/crates: Big enough for them to turn around, sit down, and stand up in case they need to be enclosed for long hours. Extra blankets and wipes for cleanup.
  6. Comforting toys or objects: Having familiar objects around is a good way to keep your pet calm during a stressful time.
  7. Treats: Your pet feels stress too so some of his or her favorite treats may help get their mind off of the stress of the situation.

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If you see a fire near your home, don’t wait until an officer in uniform comes knocking on your door, telling you to leave immediately.  Grab your ready-made checklist of items for both you and your pets, and get everything ready to grab at the first sign of danger.

 

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Train a Replacement Behavior to Get Rid of Annoying Behaviors

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The trick with annoying behaviors is to train and reward an opposite or competing behavior. Whatever bothersome behavior the dog is engaging in, think of something that would preclude it, and train that behavior consistently.

Patience and consistency are always key in behavioral training. It can take a while for the dog to give up strategies that have worked for him consistently, but if he is no longer rewarded for them and is instead consistently reinforced for an alternative behavior, he will soon choose that new response every time.

Here’s some additional quick tips for training alternate behaviors:

  • To replace door dashing, train to sit or down before opening the door.
  • To replace eating trash off the ground, train to carry a toy or keep eye contact with you.
  • To replace barking at the doorbell, train to get a toy.
  • To replace digging up the roses, train to fetch or hide-and-seek with dog toys.
  • To replace pawing at you, train to put pawing on a cue – so he uses his paw for a “high five” or “wave” when asked.

Happy training, pet owners!

 

About Butte Humane Society

Welcome to Butte Humane Society (BHS). We are one of the oldest non-profit agencies in Butte County, California, working since 1911 to bring humanitarian care to dogs, cats and other animals.

We are a Limited Admission shelter that strives to make our animals as comfortable as possible during their stay with us.

Emergency?

If you have an animal emergency, please call Chico Animal Control (530) 897-4960

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