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Sweet Success: Dave

Written by Shelby W., BHS Adoptions Supervisordave

We received an update from Dave’s Adopter, Joyce,  recently. Dave was a special shy kitty that we had in our care for quite some time. He was waiting for a perfect person who would look past his shyness and want to take him home. When his adopter came in looking for an older cat, Dave instantly came out of hiding and jumped into her lap. He knew they were meant to be! Joyce immediately scooped him up and adopted him! In our recent update from Joyce, she has said that he is still getting used to his surroundings, and that he still is a bit shy. BUT she loves him anyways and is willing to let him take as much time as he needs. Joyce said she will always remember how sweet he was to her  the day she adopted him, and is willing to let him take his time in her home. She has another cat and they have even met a few times and seem to be doing great together. And his cute new nickname is Davie. We love hearing from our adopters! And Dave holds a special place in our staffs memories.

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Sweet Success: Link & Navi

image6Written by loving adopters, Kristin & John W.

“We had been looking for a dog to complete our home for quite some time. It was originally only going to be one dog. We wanted to make sure they’d be a good fit for us. I had been interested in Link and Navi for awhile but it was convincing my boyfriend that two dogs were the right choice.

One day after work he had come home and asked me about the pair. I explained that two would be great because they’d love on each other and keep each other company. It was then he told me he went to Butte Humane to meet them and said they were the sweetest and coolest dogs he’d met so far.

The next day I went and adopted Link and Navi.

When we first brought them to the house, they immediately made themselves at home on our couch. We felt like they had been waiting for us and that we had them all along. Link has been such a joy to have. He is always by our side and loves to play chase. Navi has been such a love bug and enjoys cuddling. Her favorite thing is still to play catch and run around. Both are so loyal to us and we feel so lucky to have them in our lives. They also love each other and there was no separating these two, we’re so glad we didn’t.

These two have been to the beach, in the snow, camping, hiking and on roadtrips all over the place. We love bringing them with us everywhere we go and giving them the best life we can.

We couldn’t be happier with our choice to give them a forever home, our house is complete now and full of love.”

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Sweet Success: Greg & Miranda

Written by loving adopters, Roger B. & Krista F.

greg-sweet-success“Hello all –

Greg here. It is hard to believe, but our one year anniversary is upon us on April 1st. Thank you for your hospitality. I’m glad you found me my folks – they are good, they are as golden as my fur. I like it here and I am all settled in.

We recently got a new member to the family, her name is Miranda and she is full of energy. She likes to act tough around me, but I know she is really a softy so I just ignore her antics and she is coming around. I think that by the end of the year, we will be snuggle buddies.

I hope your good works are continuing well. Thank you for helping me find this home.

Best Wishes,

Greg”

“Hi friends –miranda-sweet-success

My new Mom and Dad are simply the best. Dad has a beard, which I find very interesting. I love to crawl in it and pat it. He is the best.

Oh, we have another cat here, his name is Greg. I have to tolerate him, he ignores me, but I feel like I have to growl at him at least a little. But, he is not really all bad, I just want Dad all to myself – oh but that would mean no Mom. I guess I just really like being the center of attention. Dad tells me stories and both Mom and Dad play lots of different games with me. they say I’m a natural mouser. I like to hear that.

Thank you for your hospitality earlier, I’m doing even better these days.

Yours Truly,

Miranda”

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Sweet Success: Luna & Gatsby

IMG_3418Written by Kimberly I. & Wendy B., loving adopters

Luna was a very shy dog when we first brought her home, but she quickly established herself as a member of our family! She likes to roll on her back for belly rubs or to be cradled in your arms, she’s very much a cuddler! Sometimes when she falls asleep or if she’s relaxed, her tongue sticks out and it’s a very funny sight. We’ve gotten some toys for her, but she seems to prefer the squeaky stuffed toys the best. Luna’s favorite dog to play with is Buffy, our other girl chihuahua. They jump and roll around and sometimes run around the house! She is a very laid back dog, but she often gets very excited when we go on walks. We’ve taken her on walks around tgats_sleephe neighborhood and at the local dog park, and she is very good with her leash and harness.

Gatsby is a very loving dog. He loves to lay in everyone’s lap and cuddle or be held in people’s arms. He has a stuffed hedgehog toy that he loves and sometimes he falls asleep with it. He’ll sit with it on the floor, couch, or bed and continuously squeak it too. Gatsby’s favorite thing to do is go for walks. He gets excited when we go for a walk around the neighborhood or at the dog park and he’s very vocal about it. He is very good with his leash and harness. He wasn’t so sure about our cats at first, we think that he hadn’t seen one before, but now he plays with them when they want to play (and sometimes when they do want to play!). He is a very friendly dog, even to new people.

Luna and Gatsby are very much a part of our family and we thank you for allowing us to bring them into our lives!

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Sweet Success: Charlie

charlie-1Written by Jessica M., loving adopter

“The overall adoption process was very easy. To be honest, I made the decision to adopt a dog on a whim. I went in with some friends and we looked at a few different dogs; some were recommended by staff, and some we picked out based on their personalities in the kennels. All the dogs were sweet in their own way, but none stuck out to me as “the one.” After we had seen 4 or 5 dogs that were not quite right, the staff member helping us said she had one more in mind that was not on display but he was a high energy dog like I had been looking for. When she brought out Charlie, the first thing I noticed was his coloring. His striking black and white face was beautiful and his brown eyes had a very intense gaze. Unlike the other dogs that had been more excited to explore the room, Charlie came right up to us! He stood his front paws on my lap and just put his face right next to mine. He still does this when people sit on the ground with him.

charlie-2I love almost everything about Charlie! Anyone who has met him will tell you he is a very special dog. He has a few neurotic tendencies though… He really does not like ceiling fans, and car rides are tough unless I’m the one driving (weird right?). My favorite thing about Charlie, is our bond. He has pretty much attached himself to me. I have never met a dog more loyal or responsive. He knows well over 30 words and phrases which has made training our second dog a breeze. She takes all her cues from Charlie which helps her pick up on things faster.

I have grown a lot since adopting Charlie. He is my number one adventure partner and I cannot imagine hiking without him. He and I spend most weekends exploring San Diego together and I base most of my hikes around whether or not he can come. He has helped me get into better shape and will be helping me train to hike Mt. Whitney this summer! Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the trail to the summit, but you better believe he will be on every possible hike leading up to the big trip!

I would absolutely recommend adopting an animal from BHS to anyone. Go in with an open mind and an open heart. You never know how some little furry creature will change your life!”

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