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Butte Humane Society

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jolie

Jolie began volunteering with Butte Humane Society in August of this year. In that time she jumped right in and has been incredibly helpful to staff and great with our animals. She volunteers with our cats and in our warehouse.

Jolie’s favorite area to volunteer is with our cats.she loves to sit quietly and patiently in the cattery and see who comes to her. She especially loves connecting with the shy cats, and gets a lot of joy when they allow her to interact with them. This is a talent not all possess, and it allows our cats to acclimate and begin trusting again. A lot of joy comes to seeing the cats that were very timid go to loving homes, and knowing she played a part in that.

Jolie’s most impactful moment comes from witnessing BHS’s staff. She said, “The biggest impact on me is seeing how thoroughly the staff vet the adoptees and care about the placement of each animal looking for a home.”

Jolie is fantastic with helping in our warehouse. Her favorite part about volunteering with BHS is knowing that she is helping the staff. In her own words:  “I can see their relief when I help in the warehouse.” The warehouse can be a messy area to volunteer, and she jumps in without complaint and keeps a fantastic attitude.

Jolie has her own pets at home she loves hanging out with. She has a 10 year old mixed breed dog and an 11 year old BHS alumni cat. Having started as an adopter, it is great to see her come full circle, and join as a part of our team. Volunteers like Jolie keep BHS running. Staff all love her, and are all so grateful she is with us.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Adam C.

Adam C. began volunteering with BHS in 2020 during the pandemic, and in that time he has become a weekly regular at Dog Adoptions. He has recently begun training new volunteers at dogs as a Mentor Volunteer. Adam is always welcoming, and a pleasure to work with.

Adam most enjoys working with the shy or fearful dogs. He finds there is something heartwarming about seeing them gradually warm up and trust new people. He knows what a rewarding experience helping these dogs learn to trust again is and to give them the love they need and deserve.

At home Adam has a sweet Red Heeler 12 year old named Dashia that he got when he was 11. The two have been able to grow up together. She likes to sass them for attention or treats. Her favorite thing in the world is bubbles.

Outside of socializing dogs, he has a number of hobbies he enjoys participating in. Recently he has been doing a lot of photography and hiking. He is a violinist and enjoys playing his violin on occasion. He also has a great time fishing, gaming and reading fantasy or sci-fi books.

Staff loves Adam’s dedication to our dogs and is thrilled to watch how he has progressed within our organization in such a short period of time. His love and compassion for the dogs shows both in the dogs progression and in his demeanor. We are honored to have Adam as a volunteer with us.

 

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Volunteer Spotlight: Jess & Chloe A.

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There is so much to be said about the dynamic mom and daughter duo Jess and Chloe A! They first began volunteering with BHS in 2017. Their love of cats brought them to begin their volunteer journey at Cat Adoptions. Seeing the need we had for help within our Warehouse assisting with dishes and laundry, they began volunteering there as well. Since then, Jess has become one of our Mentors at Cats, and also helps lead Shadow Shifts within that department.

Chloe’s long term goal is to become a veterinarian. Jess saw that passion and, as her mother, wanted to encourage that passion. She wanted to help her daughters learn how rewarding volunteering can be. Chloe has taken that lesson, and quickly became our most active and reliable Junior Volunteer.

Their favorite part of volunteering is spending time with the cats. They enjoy getting to know each one’s unique personality and help support them through their adoption journey. They know the best part is seeing a once shy, aggressive cat blossom and find their forever home. Due to the time and patience spent with each cat, Jess and Chloe are an extremely valued part of our volunteer team. They can be relied upon to truly get to know and understand each cat’s needs,and work with them individually to allow them to become the best version of themselves within the shelter. This makes their transition into the forever home as smooth as possible.

When they aren’t volunteering at BHS, they enjoy spending time with their two cats Tigerlily, a spunky 8 year old Torbie, and Amber, a shy Tortoiseshell. They also have 3 chickens and two ducks that are full of personality!

For fun Chloe enjoys running long distance, which she excels at, cooking for the family, and learning. Jess enjoys long phone calls, hiking, and reading as well. As a family, they enjoy camping adventures and playing board games. 

Jess and Chloe have truly helped our Cat Adoption Center become better, and they are always happy to help where needed. It is an honor to have them as a part of our volunteer team.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Linda B.

Linda began volunteering with Butte Humane Society in April of 2018. She has always had a love for animals, which is what first made her want to volunteer with BHS. Since that time she has become one of the most involved volunteers at Dog Adoptions. She has risen to taking on the responsibility of being a Level 2 Dog Volunteer and Mentor.

Linda has a way with our dogs that is unlike many. She is able to work with our most difficult dogs with relative ease. Every week, rain or shine, cold or heat, you can find her walking our dogs and allowing them to get the much needed love and exercise they deserve. She even dedicated her time as an intern with Dog Adoptions.

Linda has been an invaluable member of our team, especially this past year with Covid-19. Many volunteers were unable to come in, but she has been here every week. She has been flexible, compassionate, and a joy to work with.

More recently, Linda has started stepping in to train new volunteers at dogs for their Shadow Shifts. It was an easy decision to trust her with this based on our history with her. As we welcome new volunteers to our team, we know they are in great hands, and will have a fantastic start with her guidance. 

Without volunteers like Linda, BHS would be unable to operate at the level we do. We are so incredibly grateful for her. 

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Volunteer Spotlight: Marty

Marty  began volunteering with Butte Humane Society in February of 2011, and in that time she has become a staple volunteer at Cat Adoptions, and volunteering in our Warehouse. She has also been a great help during our special events. There is not a volunteer area in BHS that she has not touched in some way. During her time with us, she has dedicated well over 1,700 hours.

In Marty’s own words, she first began volunteering with BHS because, “I’ve enjoyed animals all my life and even considered being a veterinarian when I was a kid, although teaching won out as a career.  I had wanted to volunteer at BHS for a long time, but training was always offered on Saturdays, and I was usually playing music somewhere. At last, in February 2011, there was a training I could attend, and I did. I have enjoyed all my time at BHS, and I also volunteer with NVADG during local disasters, such as the Camp Fire.”

When we need a volunteer, Marty is always ready to jump in wherever she is needed. Her favorite area to volunteer in is Cat Adoptions, but she also enjoys our special events for dogs. Marty is able to socialize our shiest cats, and help bring them out of their shells.

When asked what her most impactful moment has been volunteering with BHS, Marty said, “That would probably be the time I have spent working with our cats, in all areas of the shelter, although it was two dog experiences that came to mind first!  A few years ago, when we did our initial tandem walks and social play in the yard, that was a special day.  The dogs had such a wonderful time, all the planning and effort was totally worth it.  The second was working with Hector, a little Chihuahua who, for some reason, was with us for quite a while.  He was very smart and loved learning new things, quickly mastered the basics and started on the utility course. His adoptive parents got a very special pup.”

Without volunteers like Marty Sampson, BHS would not be able to operate in the way we do. She has helped us grow throughout the years, and will always be a cherished part of our organization.

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