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Welcome to Our Winter Wonderland

pet photos with santaYou love your children, both two and four-legged, and you love capturing adorable memories of them.  Butte Humane Society can help with that by offering Photos with Santa at our Winter Wonderland where we will be decking the halls with beautiful holiday décor. Come in from the cold for some delicious hot apple cider while you browse through the BHS boutique for cute pet outfits, gifts, and more.  Satisfy your sweet tooth with some irresistible baked goods.  Marvel at your children’s (the two-legged ones) artistry as they get crafty in the craft corner.

Long day of shopping?  Bring your gifts and let us wrap them for you.  We have an assortment of both contemporary and traditional wrapping paper, bows, and ribbon.  Name your own price.  It all goes to help the animals at BHS.

Not into Santa?  That’s okay!  We will also offer winter and Hanukkah themed photo options. So come enjoy the fun festivities at the BHS Education Center located at 2156 Pillsbury Rd, Suite 160 from noon to 4:00pm on either December 5th or 12th.   Don’t forget to pick up your 2016 calendar featuring animal lovers from CAL FIRE and some of the adorable pups and kitties from BHS.

We hope to see you there!

 

 

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Pet Safety Tips for Halloween

Pet Safety Tips for Halloween

            The time for hot apple cider, warm scarves and pumpkin bread is finally here. It’s fall, and Halloween is just around the corner! You know what that means; it’s time to start thinking about what you and your family are going to dress up as this year. This includes the 4-legged members of your family. Not everyone likes to dress their pets up, but for those of us that do here are some tips to keep in mind.

Lobsterriers!
Lobsterriers!
  1. Avoid masks, which can obstruct your pet’s vision or ability to breathe.
  2.  When the costume is on, make sure your pet can still move freely and supervise your pet at all times.
  3.  Always ensure your pet has identification (collar, tags, and microchip) and don’t forget the leash if you’ll be outdoors or in a new place.
  4. Allow your pet time to adjust to the costume, including a couple “test runs” before the big day.
  5. Most importantly, don’t dress up your pet if it makes them unhappy. Some animals like it but some don’t, and we should respect that.

Costumes aren’t the only pet safety concern on Halloween. Many pets can become stressed out, lost, or sick during this time of year.  These are a few ways to minimize pet stress this month.

  1. Avoid giving your pets treats not specifically designed for their species, or they might get sick. This means no candy from the trick-or- treating bowl (more for you)!
  2. Keep Halloween decorations such as electric lighting, carved pumpkins with lit candles, and small plastic creepy crawlies out of the reach of your pets.
  3. Unless your pets are very social with strangers, keep them in a separate room away from the front door during busy trick-or- treating hours. Too many new people in one night can be very stressful for some animals.
  4. Be on the alert for your cat or dog trying to sneak past you when you open the door for trick-or- treaters.
Maria, our Adoptions RVT, loves dressing up the kitties for Halloween!
Maria, our Adoptions RVT, loves dressing up the kitties for Halloween!

If you follow these simple rules, both you and your fur-friend should have a happy, fun and safe Halloween! And if you love dressing your pets up for Halloween, be sure to check out our Facebook Halloween Costume Contest! You can show off your cute costume ideas, look at the adorable outfits put together by other animal lovers, and win a pet care gift basket! Head over to Butte Humane Society on Facebook and like the page for more details.

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BHS Press Release: BIDWELL BARK FUN RUN & FESTIVAL

BIDWELL BARK FUN RUN & FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY

Butte County’s Biggest Pet-Friendly 5K Race, Family Festival Only A Few Weeks Away

(CHICO, CA) — Bidwell Park is going to the dogs on September 27, when thousands of humans and dogs will converge for the Bidwell Bark Fun Run & Festival. This annual event is the largest pet-friendly community event in Butte County and surrounding areas, and all proceeds will benefit Butte Humane Society (BHS.)

Bidwell Bark Fun Run & Festival will be held on Saturday, September 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at Sycamore Field in the One Mile Recreation Area of Lower Bidwell Park, Chico. Pre-registration is highly encouraged, and can be done online at BidwellBark.com.

Event registration and admission are both free, but participants will earn prizes for fundraising for BHS. Prizes range from Bidwell Bark t-shirts and goodie bags at the $25 level, to a customized pet portrait from talented local painter Hettrickart for everyone who raises at least $3,000. Additional prizes and trophies will be awarded to the top individual and team fundraisers, aka the “Leaders of the Pack.”

The 5K Fun Run will begin at 8:30 a.m and a 2K Walk will begin at 8:45. Chipped timing will be provided for registered participants in the 5K run, and awards will be given to the top 5K male, female, and canine finishers, as well as the top 3 runners in each age division.

Festival attractions include the ever-popular Dog Costume Contest, separate “fun zones” for children and dogs full of games and activities, music provided by top sponsor BOB 92.7 FM, vendor booths, and trained dog demonstrations by Butte County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit held in the Sierra Nevada Demonstration Ring.

Presenting sponsors include BOB 92.7 FM, Z-Rock 106.7 FM, Power 102 FM, Thunder 100.7 FM, Fifth Sun, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Dragon Graphics, Cleanrite Buildrite, Chico News & Review, and C&C Storage. Route sponsorships and vendor booth spaces are still available! Contact Butte Humane Society at buttehumane.org or (530) 343-7917 x107 for more information.

All funds raised will benefit Butte Humane Society and their adoption, outreach and spay/neuter efforts. For more information on Bidwell Bark or to register, visit BidwellBark.com.

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Butte Humane Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization 100% funded by your donations and
dedicated to saving lives, finding homes, and inspiring compassion in our community since 1911.

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BHS Press Release: BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTS “KITTYPALOOZA”

BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY HOSTS “KITTYPALOOZA”, WAIVES ADULT CAT ADOPTION FEES

Don’t Miss Chico’s Biggest Rock ‘N’ Roll Adopt-a-thon of the Year

 

(CHICO, CA) – It’s your chance to get a screamin’ deal on a new feline friend August 18th through the 23rd by coming to Kittypalooza! For one week only, Butte Humane Society (BHS) is charging “no cover” on adult cat adoptions, and adoptive agents have the option of making an offer on one of our “rising star” kittens. Don’t miss your opportunity to sign big talents; such as Macklemeow, Ringo Purr, Beyonspay, Tom Petme, and Kitty Purry! Feline stars are 2-for-one as always, so don’t hesitate to sign multiple acts like Claws ‘N’ Noses and Purrvana.

Everyone who adopts during “Kittypalooza” will gain an adorable feline friend that has already been spayed or neutered, is microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations, plus all adopters will be entered to win a “Signing Bonus” kitty care package! Every pet adopted from BHS also comes with 30 days of free pet health insurance and a free veterinary health check so you can get your new superstar started on the road to a healthy, successful career as your personal entertainer.

Summer is a very busy time for animal shelters in the feline talent scene. Most shelters end up booking more acts than they know what to do with, and BHS is no different. Help us out by offering your home as a venue, and your new feline superstar will be so grateful he or she will perform for you every day – in exchange for food, pets, the whole bed…what do you want from a feline diva?

Butte Humane Society’s Cat Adoption Center is located at 587 Country Drive in Chico. Adoption hours are 12 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday.  To view currently available animals or for more information on adoption, please visit www.buttehumane.org/adopt, or call 343-7917 x164 to speak to an adoptions counselor.

 

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Butte Humane Society Supper Club: Mamma Celeste’s Stone Baked Pizzeria

BUTTE HUMANE SOCIETY INVITES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SUPPER CLUB
Local Restaurants Support Animals by Hosting Supper Club the First Wednesday of Every Month

(Chico, CA) – Butte Humane Society (BHS) is calling all foodies and animal lovers!  The Butte Humane Society Supper Club is held the first Wednesday of every month at local restaurants.  Each restaurant has generously pledged to donate 15% of dinner sales made during Supper Club to Butte Humane Society.  Attend Supper Club each month and enjoy a delicious dinner with like-minded individuals, all while supporting local businesses and the homeless animals in the community.

Supper Club in July will be held on July 2nd at Mamma Celeste’s Stone Baked Pizzeria, located at 1008 W Sacramento Avenue Unit G during their dinner hours of 6:00-10:00 pm.  To see the full Supper Club calendar and view participating restaurants, please visit buttehumane.org/supperclub.   Also, to stay in the know about all Butte Humane Society happenings, please like us on Facebook at facebook.com/buttehumane.

If you are a local restaurant that would like to be involved in the BHS Supper Club, months October to December are available. Please contact Abigail Lammel at 530.343.7917×109 for more information about how to get involved.

 

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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