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Clinic Corner: Responsible Dog Ownership Month

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month! There are several key aspects to being a responsible dog owner (and pet owner in general!). Following these guidelines, including some tips from AVMA.org, will ensure you are the best pet-parent you can be and will also give your furry companion the best chance at a happy, healthy life.

  1. Commit
    • Avoid impulsive decisions when selecting a pet.
    • Select a pet that’s suited to your home and lifestyle.
    • Keep only the type and number of pets for which you can provide appropriate food, water, shelter, health care and companionship.
    • Commit to the relationship for the life of your pet(s).
    • Provide appropriate exercise and mental stimulation every day.
    • Properly socialize and train your pet.
  2. Invest
    • Recognize that pet ownership requires an investment of time and money.
    • Make sure your pet receives preventive health care (vaccinations, parasite control, etc.), as well as care for any illnesses or injuries.
    • Budget for annual health and wellness exams to stay ahead of any health issues that may arise for your pet- early detection is key!
    • Budget for potential emergencies.
  3. Responsibility
    • Clean up after your pet.
    • Obey all local ordinances, including licensing, leash requirements and noise control.
    • Don’t allow your pet to stray or become feral.
  4. Identify
    • Make sure your pet is properly identified (i.e., tags, microchips, and proof of sterilization tattoos) and keep its registration up-to-date with your local city or county.
  5. Limit
    • Don’t contribute to our nation’s pet overpopulation problem: limit your pet’s reproduction through spay/neuter.
  6. Prepare
    • Prepare for an emergency or disaster, including assembling an evacuation kit.
    • Recognize any decline in your pet’s quality of life and make timely decisions in consultation with a veterinarian.
Being a pet owner is an exciting and rewarding responsibility! Being prepared for pet ownership will ensure that your pet has the best chance at fulfilled life- and we know you will feel that way too!

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Sweet Success: Sangio

Written by loving adopter, Jeanne C.

I knew Marco was meant to be in our family.  After losing my 20-year-old Tiger a few months ago I was ready to honor him by giving a home to another shelter cat. I looked online at Butte Humane Society to find the oldest cat they had, since it seems the youngest go first and it was Marco at nine years! The strange thing was he looked EXACTLY like Tiger! It seemed too strange to me so I waited about three weeks and then looked again to see if he was still there, and when he was I knew!

Marco, as promised by staff that knew him well, is super friendly and loving. He follows me around and cuddles on the chair with me. He’s fearless with my other pets and makes it known he wants to be friendly by walking right up to them. He’s not shy and if they hiss a bit he just backs off and goes and plays with his toys. He now has a sister, Amber and three brothers: Dolcetto, Muscato and SirAh. He also has a dog brother, Faustino, who also came to me from Butte Humane Society in 2009. He’s now getting around the Vineyard with his friends but spends most of his time following me around and playing inside.

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Clinic Corner: Chubby Pets

Keeping your dog or cat at a healthy weight reduces their risk of disease and injury, and contributes to a better quality of life and a longer life expectancy. Is your pet overweight but you aren’t sure where to start?   Step one is to have an honest conversation with your veterinarian about your pet’s weight. Your vet will assess your pet’s weight and overall health and create a plan to get your pet to a healthy weight with diet and exercise. Your veterinarian can also teach you to assess your pet’s body condition by observing your pet’s body shape and feeling certain parts of your pet’s body. When it comes to pets, a healthy weight isn’t simply a number on a scale; it’s about healthy body composition.Keeping your pet at a healthy weight lowers their risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, respiratory disease, kidney disease, and some forms of cancer. It can also reduce the risks of injury to bones, joints and muscles that are common in overweight and obese pets. If your pet has arthritis, which is especially common in large breed dogs, keeping him/her at a healthy weight makes it easier to manage the discomfort associated with joint pain.

Excess weight can reduce your pet’s life expectancy by more than two years! Keeping your pet at a healthy weight means giving them an opportunity for a longer, healthier, pain-free life. Contact our clinic for an appointment today to see our doctor and get a plan to get your pet back on track to a healthy weight and a healthy life!

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Sweet Success: Venus

Written by loving adopter, Sammy R.

The adoption of Venus is going wonderfully! She is such a sweet girl and loves everyone she meets. She is also very smart, example being that we only had one accident at home the day after I got her, but she quickly learned where to go. I am very lucky to be able to bring her to my work everyday too, and she learned within the first week proper behavior at work, such as when we need to be in our area being calm and when she can go visit the other coworkers and play. We typically get 2-3 walks a day as well so she can explore and get her exercise. 
Since adopting Venus, she has really come out of her shell and she has such a big personality! When I was visiting with her at Butte Humane Society, she was so sweet and wanted love the whole time I was there. Today, she is still very loving to everyone but she is also such a goofy girl! One example being that whenever someone approaches her, she does this move I call the “limp noodle” which she rolls over on her back and lifts up her leg so the person will rub her belly, even if someone is just walking by but she still wants the belly rub!
I do not have any other pets in my home but my parents do, which we have come to visit them a lot lately. My parents actually have a BHS adoptee as well! Her name was Rosemary when she was there but we changed it to Lyra. When Lyra and Venus first met, Venus was a little unsure about Lyra probably because of her size (Pitbull/Boxer mix). But Venus and Lyra are so incredibly cute together and they just love each other. Sometimes we beleive Lyra thinks Venus is her baby because she is so gentle with her and let’s her do and have whatever she wants, even if it is Lyra’s! They also love to play wrestle all day long and Lyra goes very gentle and easy on her. 
 
The only challenge I can think of at the moment is that Venus can jump onto anything, which I am trying to break that habit. Just the other day I walked away from my kitchen counter and when I returned Venus stole half of my sandwich. It’s a learning process but we’ll get there! 
 
Adopting Venus was the best decision and she has made me so happy!
 

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Volunteer Spotlight: Rusty B.

Rusty came to BHS right when we needed him. He helped out during Bidwell Bark from start to finish, and since then has spent many hours at Butte Humane Society, helping with the Pet Food Pantry, walking dogs, and providing them with much needed socialization. 

Recently Rusty drove our long term resident Shane all the way to Miranda’s Rescue, a sanctuary located in Fortuna, CA. Thanks to Rusty, Shane will be in a place to receive training and a chance at his forever home.

Shannon, our dog behaviorist had this to say:

“Rusty has volunteered at all of our locations and made a strong impact with the animals and the staff. BHS has endured a lot of change over the past 9 months and many of our volunteers have stayed right by our side during these changes. Rusty has gone above and beyond to help the clinic and cat adoptions move from Country drive half way across town to Longfellow Ave. Rusty spends true quality time with our dogs, giving them access to a calm and comfortable environment, in such a chaotic space. We appreciate him so much here at dogs. Rusty is very kind and generous, we all are so grateful to have him as a volunteer at BHS.” 

We are so lucky to have Rusty here, he is a kind hearted human being who gives his whole heart to our organization and animals.

Thank you, Rusty!

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