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The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion

Chrys Bello, a volunteer at the Chico Animal Shelter embraces Meela, a dog available for adoption through the shelter. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 19.

Chico Animal Shelter waives adoption fees for the month of February

Damon Gallegos, Reporter
February 10, 2025

The Chico Animal Shelter announced in a press release that it will be waiving adoption fees for all animals from Feb. 1-28. The waived fee will cover the spay/neuter surgery, current vaccinations, feline...

Anthony Vasek and Mars Long’s two adopted kittens cuddling on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy of Anthony Vasek.

Chico Animal Shelter hosts open-adoption hours on Thursdays

Anthony Vasek, News Reporter
November 22, 2024

Chico Animal Shelter has open-adoption hours every Thursday from 2-4 p.m. The public is welcome to come and interact with all the adoptable pets to try and find their match. Animal Services Manager...

Eric and Shelly Rogers calling out raffle winners and thanking sponsors and volunteers at Walk Woof Wag on Saturday. The couple are long-term volunteers with both the shelter and the annual event. Photo taken by Megan Gauer on Oct. 19.

Chico Animal Shelter hosts 11th annual Walk Woof Wag event

Megan Gauer, Layout Editor
October 23, 2024

On Saturday, Chico Animal Shelter hosted its 11th annual Walk Woof Wag fundraising event which raised money for its medical fund.  Chico pet owners and animal lovers gathered with their dogs on Sycamore...

The Paradise Animal Shelter still primarily holds Camp Fire pets a year later. Photo credit: Hana Beaty

Local animal shelters get help after Camp Fire

Jessie Imhoff
November 3, 2019

During the Camp Fire, many were forced to leave so quickly that they did not have the time to grab their pets. Hundreds of pets were left behind and evacuees were left to worry about the fate of their...

A small dog, with an even smaller pumpkin. Photo Courtesy of Tracy Mohr

Taking the fright out of Halloween for your pets

Yaritza Ayon
October 29, 2018

Although Halloween can be fun for humans, it isn’t for pets. The Chico Animal Shelter wants pet owners to know that what’s fun for them is scary, and possibly dangerous, for their pets. Chico Animal...

Students participate in the Game for Good charity event at Chico State’s UHUB. Photo courtesy of Dominick Finetti.

New gaming event raises money for Chico animal shelter

Courtney Weaver
May 5, 2015
Two hundred Chico State students participated in the Good Guys charity gaming event on Thursday in the UHUB, raising over $110 for the Chico animal shelter.