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Volunteering
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Volunteering is an important job! In
becoming a volunteer, you become part
of our mission, representing the BCHS
to the general public. This is an
important job, but what you will
receive in return is so much more than
you can imagine. When you see those
wagging tails and shining bright eyes;
when you see the smiles (yes they do
smile) and hear the woofs and meows;
you will know that you are so greatly
appreciated for whatever you do to help
these helpless creatures. Whether you
work directly with the animals or work
on other tasks, whatever you choose to
do will have a tremendous impact on our
shelter and the animals.
The 2nd Monday of every month at 6pm is the
general Volunteer Orientation that all
new volunteers must attend.
Please print, complete, then submit the
volunteer
application before attending the
orientation.
Age Guidelines:
- People under 18 years of age
volunteering for activities
relating to direct contact with the
animals must be accompanied by
someone over 18 years of age that
has taken the volunteer orientation
with you.
- People under 16 years of age
volunteering for activities NOT
relating to direct animal contact
must be accompanied by someone over
18 years of age.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Dog Companion:
Work one-on-one with the dogs to
walk, socialize, and learn basic
training commands.
- Cat companion:
Volunteers take the shelter cats
out of the cages to provide
exercise, grooming, and
socialization.
- Adoption Outreach:
Volunteers take animals to
designated locations and promote
the adoptions of these pets. They
also distribute information about
the shelter, collect donations,
promote membership, and interact
with the public.
- Special events:
Volunteers attend special events,
either on site or at various
locations to promote the shelter
and assist in collecting donations,
and handling shelter animals ready
for adoption.
- Foster families:
Volunteers take animals into their
homes, providing care, love, and
nurturing for shelter animals for a
specified period of time. Fostering
is needed especially for under aged
kittens and puppies, under
socialized animals, and those
recovering from medical treatment.
To become a foster care family, you
must submit an application and
allow BCHS to conduct a home visit
to ensure the animals' safety.
Click here to
download an application.
- Baked goods:
Volunteers bake cookies, brownies,
and other refreshments, as well as
dog treats for various fundraising
events held throughout the year.
- Sewing and craftmaking:
Volunteers make items such as dog
scarves, pillows, ect. to sell at
the shelter and at various events.
- Front office:
Volunteers can work at the front
desk and answer questions for the
public, answer phones, and other
general office work.
Volunteer matching and matching gift
program:
Does your company have a matching gift
program? Would your company match your
employee's donations or even donate
cash as a match for your employee's
volunteer hours? Many corporations have
an employee matching gift or volunteer
hour program. A matching gift is a
great way to increase your support to
the BCHS. Just ask your employer if
they match donations to non-profit
organizations. If so, they will give
you a form for us to complete and send
back with the proof of your donation.
Did you know that cash, membership,
volunteer hours, or auction item
purchases (above fair market value) can
turned into an additional donation to
the BCHS in just 2 easy steps? It's
true if you work for a company that has
a matching gift program. When the BCHS
receives contributions from
individuals, the company the individual
works for might match that donation, in
most cases dollar for dollar.
Several hundred companies participate
in the Employer Matching Gift Program.
You can also contact your local
personnel office to see if your company
participates in this program. If your
company does not participate, you can
ask your personnel office, your
director, or company headquarters for
more information on how to get a
matching gift program started.
This program helps boost employee
morale and helps build the corporate
image. In addition, the company gets an
opportunity to do something beneficial
for animal welfare that can mean so
much to the life of an abused,
unwanted, neglected, or abandoned pet.
Other Opportunities:
There are many areas in which
volunteers can assist us at the BCHS,
but if you have other talents or skills
you can contribute, visit or call the
shelter.
Community Service:
Community service is available. If you
need to perform community service and
you are interested in doing it here at
the shelter at the BCHS. Please feel
free to contact us at: volunteerhumanebc@zoominternet.net
or call 724-789-1150 ext 5 for more
information.
You can submit an online
application, or click here to
download an application that you can
print .
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Spay and Neutering
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Although the BCHS does not do spay
and neutering at our facility, we do
have some other options for those of
you looking for a low cost program for
your own animals, or a stray that
happens to wonder into your yard.
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Animal Friends
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Animal Friends
now has a mobile unit, and in
partnership with the BCHS,
comes to the shelter once a
month to do spay and neutering
for stray or owned cats. Cost
is $60 per cat and includes a
rabies shot. The FVRCP
(distemper) vaccine will be
available for an additional
$10.00. Also, a FELV/FIV combo
test will also be available for
$25.00. Microchips will be
given if you choose to do so
for a discounted rate of
$25.00.
There are only 30 slots for
each month so you will need to
call the BCHS at 724-789-1150
to make an appointment.
You can either contact Animal
Friends directly or see
other options listed below for
more help with spaying and
neutering.
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Other Options:
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Operation Spay and Neuter
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In order to
qualify, you MUST show proof of
financial need. Please attach a
copy of proof of eligibility.
This can be ANY of the
following:
- EBT card (food stamps):
copy of card with photo ID
and food store receipt
dated within previous 3
weeks.
- WIC card (with current
date)
- Supplemental Security
Income (SSI): Letter from
Social Security
Administration specifically
for Supplemental Security
Income. This is not Social
Security Income (SS) or
Social Security Disability
(SSD). Social Security and
Social Security Disability
are NOT based on financial
need.
- Section 8 Public Housing:
letter from HUD (Housing
and Urban Developement)
Federal Housing
Administration.
- IRS Form 1040 (NOT W-2 or
pay stub) showing income
levels at or below:
1 person
household:$15,600
2 person household:
$21,000
3 person household:
$26,400
4 person household:
$31,800
5 person household:
$37,200
6 person household:
$42,600
7 person household:
$48,000
8 person household:
$53,400
- Letter explaining special
circumstances.
Without financial documentation
your application can not be
processed. To contact OSN, please call 724-287-7729.
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Penn Hills Spay/Neuter Clinic
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Frankie's Friends
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| Low cost mobile spay/neuter veterinary clinic. Ongoing clinics are being held in Southern Butler County. | | Prices: $35 cat neuter, $50 cat spay. Call for pricing on dogs. Prices include a rabies shot and flea treatment. | | For more information, please call 724-889-7011. |
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Training
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Need help training that unruly dog,
or just need some assistance with
helping your dog learn some new tricks?
We have a couple of places we can
recommend you to call that is highly
skilled in helping your dog or puppy
learn whatever it is they need to
learn!
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Butler Dog Training Association
Positive Training - Qualified Instructors
: Puppy & Beginner Classes
For more information, contact 724-285-9910 or 724-287-3933 and visit
butlerdogtraining.com
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Petsmart
Puppy Classes: 10 wks to
5 mo of age
- 8 week course length
- Introduction to simple
cues, such as sit, stay,
and come
- Basic manners
- Socialization
- Tips on puppy health,
grooming, and
nutrition.
Beginner Education:
Puppies over 5 months and adult
dogs with no previous
training
- 8 wk course length
- Simple cues
- Problem solving
- House manners
- Canine health, grooming,
and nutrition
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For more information, visit
training.petsmart.com
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Misty Pines Dog Park
Company
Misty Pines Dog Park Company
has been successfully training
dogs and their owners since
1975. Their continuing lifetime
training programs are designed
to enrich the relationship
between you and your dog.
Click Here
to visit their site. Learn more
about their training program as
well as other programs and
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| Family Dog Obedience:
familydogobedience@yahoo.com
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Please call for more
information.
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My Top Dog Training
Now offering:
- Group classes
- Daycare training
- In-kennel training
- Private lessons
- Behavior modification
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Call now for details!
724-256-3272
Training held at: Whispering
Winds Boarding Kennel
826 Whitestown Rd
Butler, PA 16001
724-789-7672
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Microchipping
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We perform microchipping on cats and
dogs.
All of the animals at the Butler
County Humane Society are already
microchipped at the time of
adoption.
If you would like to have a pet
microchipped the fee is $25.00, which
provides free registration for 1 yr to
24Petwatch. After the first year, the
yearly renewal fee is $9.95 or $39.95
for a lifetime registration. This also
qualifies your dog to be able to get a
lifetime dog license.
If you have any questions, please use
the contact
us page or call the shelter. |
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