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Butte Humane Society News Articles

Rescued Pit Bulls Transferred to Butte Humane from Largest U.S. Dog-fighting Ring -

"More than five months after the largest dog-fighting bust in America, the survivors are now starting to be placed in homes..."

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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... 

New Animal Shelter Within Reach -

"Thursday evening, Oct. 29, I attended the "Heroes for Animals Recognition Dinner." It was wonderful. The Butte Humane Society and staff are eager to improve the living conditions of the animals..." (link removed)

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...

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