Shelter That Lets Pets Stay | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

Chico’s Torres Community Shelter just dropped a game-changer: Dukes Pet Park and Kennel, a pet-friendly haven that lets homeless folks keep their furry family members by their side. Named after a wildfire survivor, this groundbreaking facility shatters the old rule of leaving pets behind — because for many, those animals are lifelines. With grant funding secured in 2022, it’s now open and already transforming lives like Jordan Butterfield’s, who’s rebuilding with his dog Apollo. This isn’t just shelter — it’s emotional support, job access, and hope rolled into one. Butterfield’s message?…