BHS in the News

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Butte Humane Society News Articles

Butte Humane Society unhappy with city's decision to use funds for design -

It's been said to not look a gift horse in the mouth, but the Butte Humane Society says its opposition to $100,000 the city allocated to design a new shelter is in the best interest of the community's stray dogs and cats. Read More...

Kids In Action - Humane Society Gifts -

You won't find barbies or MY Little Pones at 10 year old Kylee Hawkins birthday party, instead this young 'Humanitarian in traing' asked for something a bit different. Read More...

A History of Neglect -

For 10 years the city has known its animal shelter is grossly inadequate but has done almost nothing about it. Read More...

City's housing plans, animal shelter loan request goes before council -

The Chico City Council Tuesday night will consider approving a plan that outlines Chico's housing and community development actions over the next five years and will also review a letter from the Butte County Humane Society asking for more than $700,000 in city loans for the construction of a new shelter. Read More...

Bidwell Park's cat problem grows -

A concern over too many cats in Bidwell Park led to a forum this week that revealed the community's shortfalls in dealing with unwanted cats. Read More...

Snapshots: Puppy Love, Kitten Kisses -

Butte Humane Society's Puppy Love and Kitten Kisses dinner and auction Feb. 12 was a happy success for the shelter. Read More...

Dogs' (and cats') Best Friend -

"Lois Pantel received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to animals at Butte Humane Society's October Heroes for Animals Recognition Dinner, where participants gave her a standing ovation." Read More...

BHS to the Rescue -

"Butte Humane Society is organizing a rescue effort for at least 150 animals slated for euthanasia at a Central California shelter." Read More...

For Animals Sake -

"Chicoans sure do love their animals. They also love their shelter, the Butte Humane Society, though over the past few years the facility has gotten a bad rap-and for good reason. The shelter's young, new executive director, Heather Schoeppach, hopes to change all that but admits her limitations-particularly where the facility is concerned." Read More...