Danville-Boyle County Humane Society

09/04/2026

HI!! i’m Rebel!!! I’m the sooper speshal Bob Allen Motor Mall Pet of the Week!!!! 🎉

I am young. I am PLAYFUL. I have many energys. possibly 2 many?? unclear.
I like walkies! games! snackies!! sniffin’ stuff!! and sometimes I check fences + kennels to see if they got any weak spots. for science. 🧪

this is called INSPECKSHUN.🔍

I am still learning potty training and also how to put all my VERY BIG FEELINGS into good choices instead of... Rebel Choices. 🐾

Look. I need a hooman who will give me stuff to do, help me lern things, be patient with me, and perhaps provide SNAX for educational purposes. because listen: I am VERY food motivated. if you have treets, suddenly I am a SCHOLAR. I will do anything for moar yumz. 🌭

So if you want a fun!! clever!! geniusy!!! sidekick with a personality and absolutely NO plans to be boring. or. stop asking for treatos.

HI. HELLO. it me. ❤️🐾

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

The Cat Pet Food Pantry is open again! ❤️

Donations are filling the shelves back up, and behind the scenes, our volunteers are sorting, bagging, and keeping everything moving.

We're so grateful for the tremendous support, because sometimes a bag of food is all it takes to help keep a pet where they belong: at home. 😻

***Citation The Shelter Cat appears to have several questions about the whole operation. 😺

09/03/2026

🐾❤️ Responsible Dog Ownership Month: Setting Stone Up for Success ❤️🐾

Responsible dog ownership isn't just about teaching good manners. Sometimes it's about understanding who your dog is, recognizing behaviors that may never be safe in certain situations, and building their life accordingly.

That's especially important for Stone.

Stone is our gorgeous 2-year-old, 55-pound brindle boy with a fantastic history around people. He's affectionate, loves children, enjoys canine friends, and is a certified family cuddle-pile champion.

But Stone also has a high prey drive, and we've learned that he may chase or harm cats. Because of that, Stone needs a home without cats, and his future family should exercise caution around other small animals that could trigger the same instinct.

So what does responsible ownership look like for a dog with strong prey drive?

🐾 Management matters. Secure fencing, appropriate leashes, supervision outdoors, and maintaining control around unfamiliar animals can prevent dangerous situations before they happen.

🐾 Know your dog's triggers. Squirrels, rabbits, cats, or other small animals can cause an instinctive chase response. Learning to spot those situations early gives an owner a chance to redirect or create distance.

🐾 Training is still valuable. Practicing recall, "leave it," focus cues, and rewarding disengagement can give an owner better tools for managing prey-driven behavior. But training shouldn't be treated as proof that it's suddenly safe to leave a high-prey-drive dog unsupervised with a small animal.

Most importantly, responsible ownership means choosing an appropriate home rather than expecting the dog to become something he isn't.

Stone doesn't need cats to have a wonderful life. He needs people who understand him, manage him responsibly, and give him all the family time and cuddles he adores.

And remember: Stone's adoption fee is already sponsored! ❤️

The right home for Stone is out there. Let's help him find it. 🏡🐶

09/03/2026

🐾🖤 Jynx Is Back and Looking for Someone Who Can Keep Up! 🖤🐾

Sometimes an adoption just isn't the right fit, and our little Jynx has found herself back with us.

Formerly known as Chicken (of Chicken and Dumpling Fame), Jynx was adopted and loved by her owner but turned out to have a bit more kitten energy than her new family was prepared for. At just over 4½ months old, this girl has a LOT of playing left to do, and she takes that responsibility very seriously. 😂

Jynx is feisty, energetic, curious, cuddly, and incredibly friendly. She loves a good enthusiastic play session, but she loves her people just as much. Even a few inches between her and a potential friend is too much space for Jynx, as you'll see in her photos. 🥹

She's still a small little thing, with a gorgeous all-black coat accented by two little white patches on her chest and tummy.

Jynx needs someone who isn't just prepared to tolerate kitten antics, they need to love them. Someone ready to play, provide plenty of toys and enrichment, laugh at her shenanigans, and then enjoy all the affection and cuddles this sweet girl has to give.

We know her forever one is still out there. ❤️

Come meet Jynx and see if you're ready for this lovable little ball of chaos!

09/02/2026

🐾❤️ September Is Responsible Dog Ownership Month! ❤️🐾

Being a responsible dog owner means more than providing a home. It means making a commitment to give your dog the happiest, healthiest life you can while also being a good neighbor to the people and animals who share your community.

That can mean a lot of things over the course of a dog's life:
🩺 Keeping up with veterinary care and vaccinations
🥣 Providing proper food and nutrition
🧼 Maintaining grooming and hygiene
🎾 Offering exercise, play, and mental enrichment
🐕 Providing appropriate training and socialization
🏷️ Keeping identification and microchip information current
❤️ And, above all, giving them the patience, attention, and care they depend on you for

But responsible ownership doesn't mean you have to do everything alone.

At DBCHS, one of our goals is to help keep pets with the people who love them. We understand that circumstances change, money gets tight, emergencies happen, and sometimes responsible pet owners simply need a little help.

That's why we offer and help connect our community with resources ranging from free pet food and supplies to veterinary assistance and help with certain emergency expenses.

Asking for help when your pet needs it is part of responsible ownership, too.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling to provide for a pet, please reach out before giving up hope. Let's see what we can do to help keep your family together.

📞 859-238-1117
📧 [email protected]

This Responsible Dog Ownership Month, let's celebrate not just the dogs we love, but the commitment we make to care for them throughout their lives. 🐶🏡❤️

09/02/2026

🐾❤️ Responsible Dog Ownership Month: Riot Is More Than Her Kennel Reaction ❤️🐾

For our second Responsible Dog Ownership Month spotlight, we're talking about barrier reactivity—and our girl Riot is a perfect example. Riot is a gorgeous 2-year-old, 58-pound, red-brown girl who is already spayed!

She's a big girl with a big personality and voice! When someone approaches her kennel, she can become highly defensive, barking and growling at people or animals on the other side.

This is called barrier reactivity, and it can make something as simple as entering or exiting a kennel challenging. But importantly, Riot outside her kennel is a very different dog.

Get her out and you'll discover a joyful, treat-motivated girl who LOVES to play fetch! 🎾 She's a ball-chasing superstar, even if "drop" remains open for negotiation. 😂

So how can a responsible owner help a barrier-reactive dog?

🐾 Work gradually. Training at a comfortable distance from the trigger and slowly decreasing that distance can help a dog build confidence without becoming overwhelmed.

❤️ Reward the behavior you want. Treats and praise can reinforce calm responses and help create positive associations with people approaching.

🚪 Manage the environment. Avoid forcing unnecessary confrontations at fences, gates, crates, or other barriers while training is underway.

🧠 Be patient and consistent. Reactivity doesn't disappear overnight. Progress comes from repeated, positive experiences, and professional trainers can be invaluable for developing a plan for an individual dog.

Responsible ownership sometimes means recognizing that your dog experiences the world differently and learning how to help them succeed.

Riot needs a dog-savvy person willing to look beyond her loud first impression and discover the playful girl waiting on the other side of that kennel door. ❤️🐶

09/02/2026

🐾❤️ Responsible Dog Ownership Month: Rebel Needs a Teacher, Not a Perfect Record ❤️🐾

September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, and Rebel is helping us highlight an important lesson: responsible ownership doesn't mean having a perfectly behaved dog. It means being willing to help your dog learn.

Rebel is young, playful, treat-motivated, and has a LOT of energy! He's also working on a few challenges; potty training, managing that energy, and attempts to escape fences and kennels.

None of these make Rebel a bad dog. They mean he needs an owner ready to provide consistency, training, enrichment, and security.

⚡ High Energy: Regular walks, playtime, sniffing adventures, food puzzles, and training sessions can exercise Rebel's body AND brain. Giving all that enthusiasm somewhere productive to go can make settling down much easier.

🔐 Escape Attempts: Rebel's future family should carefully check fences and gates for weak spots or possible escape routes and supervise him outdoors, especially while he's adjusting. Exercise and enrichment can also help reduce boredom that may encourage wandering.

🏡 Potty Training: Going back to basics can work wonders! Frequent outdoor trip, especially after meals, naps, and playtime, paired with praise and treats for success can establish a routine. Accidents should be cleaned up, not punished. Patience and consistency are key.

Responsible ownership means recognizing where your dog needs help and committing to helping them succeed.

Rebel has some homework to do, but he also has so much potential. ❤️

Maybe you're the person who can help him become the best Rebel he can be. 🐶🏡