Photos: Working at the animal shelter
Plenty of work goes into the Butler County Humane Society every day
The Butler County Humane Society is often busy during the holiday season with the adoption and intake of animals.
From adopting and administering medicine, to cleaning and feeding, the work at the humane society is often endless as its staff and volunteers take care of the local dog and cat population, and try and match them up with forever homes.
Keeping the Butler County Humane Society up and running for just one day involves the cooperation of several people, right down to the front desk receptionists — often volunteers — who direct visitors to what they are searching for. Other staffers feed, clean and play with the dogs and cats, while others still complete administrative work behind the scenes.
All of it is for the animals.
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Taelynn Ulakovic pets Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society cleans dog kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Taelynn Ulakovic gives treats to Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart, left, and Lennon Pierce trim a cat's nails ahead of its adoption at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society cleans dog kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Taelynn Ulakovic gives treats to Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society takes a dog back to his kennel at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
The Stauffer family, including Olivia, 3, Molly, Micah, 1, and Craig, leave the Butler County Humane Society after adopting two cats on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey before filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society pets Nellie in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society checks on a cat in need of neutering at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society checks on a cat in need of neutering at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society replenishes water bowls in the cat kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey while filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia Stauffer, 3, checks out a kitten up for adoption ahead of her family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey while filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society pets Nellie in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society checks on a cat in need of neutering at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey while filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society replenishes water bowls in the cat kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society replenishes water bowls in the cat kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Molly and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
The Stauffer family, from left, Olivia, 3, Micah, 1, Molly and Craig, listen to Nicole Fitzgerald as she goes over the adoption papers for two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia Stauffer, 3, checks out a kitten up for adoption ahead of her family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia Stauffer, 3, checks out a kitten up for adoption ahead of her family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society takes Bluebell, who is up for adoption, out to play at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Taelynn Ulakovic pets Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society cleans dog kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Taelynn Ulakovic gives treats to Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart, left, and Lennon Pierce trim a cat's nails ahead of its adoption at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society cleans dog kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Taelynn Ulakovic gives treats to Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society takes a dog back to his kennel at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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The Stauffer family, including Olivia, 3, Molly, Micah, 1, and Craig, leave the Butler County Humane Society after adopting two cats on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey before filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society pets Nellie in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society checks on a cat in need of neutering at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society checks on a cat in need of neutering at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society replenishes water bowls in the cat kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey while filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Olivia Stauffer, 3, checks out a kitten up for adoption ahead of her family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey while filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society pets Nellie in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society checks on a cat in need of neutering at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society holds Journey while filling up her water bowl at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society replenishes water bowls in the cat kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Holly Roy with the Butler County Humane Society replenishes water bowls in the cat kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Molly and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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The Stauffer family, from left, Olivia, 3, Micah, 1, Molly and Craig, listen to Nicole Fitzgerald as she goes over the adoption papers for two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Olivia Stauffer, 3, checks out a kitten up for adoption ahead of her family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Olivia Stauffer, 3, checks out a kitten up for adoption ahead of her family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society takes Bluebell, who is up for adoption, out to play at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
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Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia Stauffer, 3, checks out a kitten up for adoption ahead of her family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Taelynn Ulakovic gives treats to Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lyndsay Newhart with the Butler County Humane Society prepares medications for animals at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Olivia, 3, and Craig Stauffer learn from Lyndsay Newhart and Lennon Pierce how to trim their cat's nails ahead of the family's adoption of two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Lennon Pierce with the Butler County Humane Society cleans dog kennels at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Megan Barber with the Butler County Humane Society takes a dog back to his kennel at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
Taelynn Ulakovic pets Nellie while playing with her in the play room at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
The Stauffer family, from left, Olivia, 3, Micah, 1, Molly and Craig, listen to Nicole Fitzgerald as she goes over the adoption papers for two cats at the Butler County Humane Society on Thursday, Dec. 19. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle (12/19/2024)
