Melinda H. began volunteering with BHS just over 6 months ago, and in that time she’s become a weekly regular at Dog Adoptions, walking dogs and taking them for Dog on the Go to get a much-needed break. She also helps out at Cat Adoptions and Warehouse each month, helping us stay on top of all our laundry and dishes! She’s become an indispensable part of our team, reliably contributing in numerous ways. 

Melinda says “BHS has been perfect for me.  I love the flexible hours and being able to help with the dogs, cats and warehouse, and getting to occasionally bring home a dog for a few hours with D.O.G.

I am so impressed with how caring the staff is and how hard everyone works, especially in such tight quarters.  It is fun to see the dogs kind of blossom after being at BHS for a bit, and go from being afraid to happy. The best part is when they find a home.”  

As BHS staff Shannon says, “Melinda always comes in with a smile on her face! She has such a gentle presence around the dogs and really brings a tranquil experience to their time here. Melinda has participated in Dog on the Go several times with a few of our smaller dogs. She definitely has a soft spot for the senior dogs and loves spending time with them. 

Melinda is always looking out for the best interest of our canines and continues to contribute love and compassion to their lives. It’s always great to see her and chat about who she walked and spent time with or how her D.O.G experiences were, which are always positive. It’s a privilege to have her as a volunteer here at BHS.”

Did you know that pet’s adopted from Butte Humane Society have some special perks at our veterinary clinic? While it is true that any new family member you adopt at BHS will come home up to date on age appropriate vaccines and spayed/neutered – we also test our dogs for heartworm on intake and keep them on prevention while they are here! We want to make it easy for our adopters to keep their pet’s up to date on all of their preventatives so they live long and healthy lives, which is why our adopters are entitled to the following at our veterinary clinic: 10% discount on vaccines for the life of your adopted pet, a complimentary exam with our veterinarian within 6 months of your adoption, and buy 5 months of heartworm prevention, get the 6th month free. Our clinic provides quality, affordable care for all dogs and cats in our community and we hope to see yours soon!

Written by loving adopter, Lauren B.

Patrick went from a shy, quiet dog to a lovable bundle of energy. The second I saw him I knew I had to adopt him. He is a very curious boy who loves to please people. He is always the center of attention and loves to be rewarded with treats and belly rubs! He always makes people laugh with the way he trots around the house. Patrick has many quirks about him; he hops instead of runs to fetch a toy, nibbles on toes, he likes to flip over pillows, plays with treats before eating them, and climbs all over people like his personal jungle gym. He is a great watch dog and likes to perch on the window sill and look out the window. Patrick enjoys chewing on bones for hours on end then napping. He knows the commands “sit” and “c’mon” very well. We thought he would need to be potty trained but we have not had a single accident! He loves to follow people around and is always right beside them.

Thank you to all of our wonderful supporters who joined us for a Fantastic Voyage at our 108th Anniversary Gala! With lively entertainment provided by The Kelly Twins, a decadent meal from Sierra Nevada, and a visit from some of our furry friends – it was truly a night to remember. The total amount raised is still being calculated, but preliminary numbers show that we netted about $125,000. We are so grateful to be surrounded by such a supportive community, and this money will help us to continue our mission of Saving Lives, Finding Homes, and Inspiring Compassion.

This dazzling evening would not have been possible without the help of our incredible sponsors: Sierra Nevada, Creative Composition, Courtesy Subaru of Chico, California Water Service, Advanced Document Concepts, Precision Business Associates, Sierra Roofing, Action News Now, Urban Couture, Dahlmeier Insurance Agency, Inc., Asset Management Group, Azad’s Martial Arts, McMillan Tree Service, Cummings Company Inc., Ben Toilet Rentals Inc., RSVP of Northern California, Golden Valley Bank, Merck Animal Health, Chico Hospital for Cats, Patterson Vet Supply, K-Coe Isom, Bidwell Title & Escrow, Barrett Financial Services, People’s Choice Brokers – Tierra Hodge, & Coldwell Banker Dufour Realty – Tanny Johnson. We are also thankful for the support of our donors, who donated items for us to use in our auctions!

We could not have imagined a more perfect evening to help raise money for the animals at BHS, and we are so excited for next year’s Gala!

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