About Us

My name is Mike Butts. My wife Beth and I wanted to create this special place for people like us who love and want to protect animals, to lend a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. To us, animals are like children, both innocent and loving, and they need and deserve our protection.

During conversations at work or a party, someone will inevitably ask, "Do you have any kids?" Beth and I have always said, "Yes, but they have four legs". I soon discovered we weren't alone and thousands of people say pretty much the same thing. Of course, your kids can have four legs or even wings, we're all talking about our beloved pets. All are welcome here.

We believe that pet stores are great for food and toys but not for buying an animal. There are animal shelters all over the world that are full of animals that have been abandoned and need and deserve a loving home like yours. We aren't just animal lovers; we want to do everything we can to stop every form of animal cruelty. There is no place in a humane world for dog-fighting, cockfighting, bullfighting, clubbing of baby seals, abandonment, and neglect. Animals do not deserve to be tortured in laboratories and turned into fur coats. What animals need are good people like you stepping up to the plate for them, better laws, and then enforcement of those laws.

Myfourleggedkids.com is for people who want to take the humane road, the right road, in helping these wonderful creatures who give us unconditional love. Never once has my dog, Beau, told me "your butt looks fat in those jeans"! Chances are, since you found us, you get it, and you've found a welcome home.

Please take a moment and send us a photo of your four-legged kid(s) to proudly display in our "Petting Zoo" so the world can log on and see your "best friend(s)". Beth and I and all our four-legged kids welcome you to our Compassion Community! Be confident that we will never sell or share your personal information with anyone and will never recommend a product or service that we don't believe in or haven't used ourselves.

This website contains affiliate links and banner ads. Please understand that I will be compensated if you purchase after clicking on any link or banner ad on this site. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to a variety of animal-related charities..