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Volunteer Spotlight: Randy R.

Randy –There is so much to say and so little room to write! Randy started volunteering at BHS right after the Camp Fire consumed the town of Paradise. It was a critical time when Butte Humane needed a large number of volunteers, and many people were in need of replacement food and items for pets who had escaped the fires with them. Even though Randy had just lost his own home in this fire, he jumped into volunteering with both feet and gave it his all. Randy volunteered most of his free time at our Pet Food & Supply Pantry, where he helped folks who had lost their homes access the tools they needed to continue caring for their pets. He quickly became a team leader, and helped keep the Pet Food & Supply Pantry organized, clean, and easily accessible to those in great need.

As things have started to settle down at the Pet Food & Supply Pantry, Randy has also started volunteering in other areas at Butte Humane Society. He volunteers at dog adoptions, which gets our dogs out of the kennels and helps destress them with long walks around the area. 

Randy has been such a valued volunteer for special events. He assists at our biggest fundraiser of the year, The Anniversary Gala and helps us out with Bidwell Bark and many of our smaller fundraisers/community awareness projects.

Randy is an amazing example of true compassion, kindness and selflessness. He’s an outstanding volunteer, we couldn’t keep our doors open without people like Randy.

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Clinic Corner: December 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, everyone at the Butte Humane Society Veterinary Clinic wants to thank you for allowing us to care for your furry family members this year! If you are coming for a visit in December- check out our giving tree! After a decade of servicing Chico and our surrounding communities, we are looking to upgrade and add to our current clinic equipment and we need your help! Donations to help us reach our goal are appreciated more than you know! 

Haven’t visited our veterinary clinic yet?  Did you know that we offer veterinary exams, dental care, and more? We believe quality, affordable veterinary care should be accessible to everyone in our community. From yearly check-ups to heartworm testing, diagnostics to dental cleanings, you may be surprised at how much money you can save by visiting our office for your wellness and preventative veterinary care. We hope to see you and your pets very soon!

Happy Holidays!

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Sweet Success: Ben and Jerry

Written by adopter and BHS staff member, Mandy M.

I adopted Ben and Jerry on Oct 7, 2017. These sweet soot-black brothers entered the Butte Humane cat shelter on August 16th of 2017. Upon arrival, both boys had several medical issues and spent a few weeks in the sick room until they were well enough to join the other cats. I was an adoption counselor at Butte Humane Society at the time and was watching them closely. Many people loved to interact with them and pet them, but showed no interest in adopting these lovely boys. I’m not sure if it was the stigma that many associate with black cats or something else, but soon they began entering their teenage stage and no longer had that cute kitten look many adopters want.

Adopting Ben and Jerry was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. These boys are very close with one another, and although they almost look completely identical, they have completely different personalities. Ben is a sensitive boy who follows me around the house and loves to cuddle with me at night. He also closely monitors my labrador Odin and grooms him from time to time. Jerry, on the other hand, thinks he is the king of the house! He will greet everyone that walks in, but will quickly become uninterested and move on to his own independent activities. Jerry’s purr sounds like thunder, and they are both sweet as can be.

I couldn’t imagine life without my furry family, and I feel so honored to have adopted from Butte Humane Society. 

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Sweet Success: Bo

Written by loving adopter, Brennan

Our new kitty is doing fantastic! He adjusted to his new home super fast and is fitting in as a wonderful addition to our family.

We did change the spelling of his name, so he’s Bo now. He doesn’t seem to mind. We felt it lends itself to more punny nicknames. El-Bo, little Bo peep, Bo-tie, and so on. Personality-wise, he’s very playful and rambunctious, but well behaved. He’s discovering the he can jump higher and farther as he’s growing, so we’re keeping an eye on items that we need to move further out of reach or put away. He doesn’t destroy anything though. He just wants to play with stuff.

We do have a small dog named Milkshake and they quickly took a liking to each other. They are the best of friends and really enjoy playing and snuggling. It’s really too cute. We do keep them separated when we’re not home, at least until he’s big enough to defend himself better if needed. There’s been no aggression from either one of them though, which is awesome.

We really haven’t had any challenges. He used his litter box immediately and he’s had a healthy appetite. He’s personable with my partner and me, and any guests we have over. He plays and cuddles with the best of them. He does have a desire to eat the dog’s food, so we have to put it out of his reach. He eats his own food just fine though too.
He’s also not quite learned what bed time is, so we’ve been putting him in the walk-in closet at night so he doesn’t attack our feet under the sheet. The closet is kind of his home base. Plenty of shelves for him to climb on. Soft piles of clothes and blankets to sleep. His litter box, food, and water also live in the closet so he always has access to those.
As far as the adoption process, you guys were fantastic. I’ve always loved butte humane, and will continue to support and recommend your organization forever. Thank you for all you do!

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Clinic Corner: Senior Packages


Introducing Senior Packages!

As your pet grows from puppy/kitten-hood, into adulthood, and then into their senior years, being proactive about their healthcare is critical to ensuring they live a long and healthy life. Our goal is to educate our client’s and give them access to affordable healthcare for their pets which is why we are so excited to announce that we are now offering canine and feline senior packages. We have designed our packages with both the pet and the pet-parent’s in mind with all of the basics to keep your senior pet happy, healthy, and thriving well into their golden years. Our canine and feline senior packages include all of the following: two veterinary exams, one complete senior blood/lab panel, 20% off a dental cleaning/procedure, and 10% off all vaccines and heartworm prevention all for $195.00 (over $80 in savings just on the exams and lab work!).*

As our pet’s age, proper dental care, annual veterinary exams, and yearly blood work are critical in preventing emergency situations down the road, and give your pet the best chance at staying healthy and active even as they age. Is your pet 7 years or older and not current on annual exams, preventatives or has never had a lab screening? Call us today to get your furry family member a senior package and on the road to better health!

*Each package is good for one year from the date of purchase.

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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