Would you recognize animal cruelty?

April 8, 2011

Cruelty to animals is illegal in all 50 states and considered a felony in 44 of them, including Washington state. In Washington state, animal cruelty in the first degree is considered a Class C felony. The month of April is designated as Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Click here to view how states vary in fines and crimes and to see… Read Entire Story »

Hass is our Pet of the Week!

April 6, 2011

Hello, my name is Hass (Intake #8992) and I am searching for a new home with lots of love and attention. I’m a good looking Labrador Retriever/Pit bull Terrier mix and I love to be with people, going for walks, playing and just hanging outside in general. I love to play with other dogs and… Read Entire Story »

Thanks for your votes! Keep them coming!

April 5, 2011

WOW! Thanks for all of the response our community and abroad has given Kitsap Humane Society. I saw tons of reposts and retweets urging friends, family and co-workers to vote for our shelter. We received 464 votes and are in 19th place. Your support is very humbling and we are just getting started! You can… Read Entire Story »

Voting for the ASPCA $100K Challenge is on now

April 4, 2011

We need you to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE everyday starting today until April 15 to help KHS stay in the running for this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge.    The top 50 shelters with the most votes will win the coveted contestant slots for this year’s Save More Lives Challenge. For the second year in a row, the… Read Entire Story »

KHS on Feral Cats

April 1, 2011

From our Director of Animal Welfare: KHS does not adopt out domestic cats to barns, only feral or unsocialized cats. Trap Neuter Return and Barn Cat programs are common practices in many animal welfare organizations and communities around the country. Included are some of the most progressive animal welfare shelters to save the lives of the great number… Read Entire Story »

April Cat Adoption Specials!

April Cat Adoption Specials are here! 2 for 1 special on all adult cats (2 years of age or older). Total for both cats is $30. Blackjack Special: All adult black cats (2 years of age or older) are $21 each. Promotions are good April 1-30, 2011.

Fritz is our Pet of the Week

March 30, 2011

Hi my name is Fritz (Intake #7071) and I’m looking for a new place to call home. I love to go for walks and do very well on a leash. I am very curious and love to sniff and explore everything. I take a while to warm up to new people, but once I do,… Read Entire Story »

Voting for ASPCA $100K Challenge starts April 4!

March 28, 2011

We need you to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE everyday April 4-15 to help KHS stay in the running for this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge.    The top 50 shelters with the most votes will win the coveted contestant slots for this year’s Save More Lives Challenge. For the second year in a row, the ASPCA is challenging… Read Entire Story »

Celebrate Pet First Aid Awareness Month in April

March 26, 2011

The American Animal Hospital Association, (AAHA) states that 1 out of 4 pets would survive an accident or illness if we, as pet owners, are familiar with and capable of providing first aid when necessary. If we are able to render first aid to an injured pet, prior to getting emergency veterinary assistance, we can… Read Entire Story »

Guess who is in need of a home?

March 17, 2011

We are proud to announce that Scarlet has made a full recovery and is in search of her new family. Scarlet has been renamed Letty in honor of her new life. The name Letty in Latin means “joy and footloose.” It describes both her personality, spirit for life and the joy she will bring and… Read Entire Story »