Our News Archive: 2020

Pet of the Week – Louie!

March 10, 2020

Meet Louie! Louie is a playful and spunky, 3-year-old Catahoula mix! Can’t decide if you prefer blue eyes or brown eyes? Well, with Louie you’ll have the best of both worlds! This cutie is an active dog that would love to play around in the yard with you or accompany you on runs. Louie loves to play fetch and chase after… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails — Working Dog Fern is Off to Serve for WD4C!

March 4, 2020

A KHS shelter dog with special skills has been selected for training to protect endangered wildlife and plants with Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C).   Fern, a 1-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix, arrived at KHS as a stray and no one claimed her. Our canine behavior & training department discovered that while she was not a good… Read Entire Story »

Are You Ready for Chick Season?

March 3, 2020

Thinking about getting baby chicks? Sometimes hens turn out to be roosters! Many families in our community want to teach their children how to raise and care for baby chicks and gather eggs for breakfast. But like many backyard chicken farmers, you may be surprised to find that once the eggs hatch, you have more… Read Entire Story »

Pup Crawl 2020

Join fellow animal lovers and beer enthusiasts in raising your glass to support shelter pets in need on Saturday, April 18 from 2-6 p.m. This half-day extravaganza showcases six of Bremerton’s best bars and breweries! Afterward, the fun continues at Hale’s Ales Barrelhouse from 6-8 p.m. for our afterparty featuring live music and food from… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Francis!

Meet Francis! Francis is a 16-year-old cat with a gentle soul. He’s got a face that’s full of wisdom and experience. Francis enjoys looking out of his kennel and watching our lovely visitors stop by! He likes gentle pets on his head and behind his ears from time to time as well as some good… Read Entire Story »

A Tax-Time Way to Help Kitsap Humane Society

February 27, 2020

If you are 70½ years old or older, you can help Kitsap Humane Society and receive tax benefits in return. You can give any amount up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ours without having to pay income taxes on the money. This popular gift option is… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Midnight

February 25, 2020

Meet Midnight! Midnight is a very handsome, 1-year-old Havanese with a spunky personality. This cute pup has loads of energy and loves to jump up on and all around his human friends! Midnight has shown that he loves to play fetch with his favorite toys and enjoys sniffing around on new trails. While Midnight loves… Read Entire Story »

KHS Alumnus Set to Compete in 2020 American Rescue Dog Show!

February 11, 2020

A charming pup with a jutting underbite — rescued from an abandoned house and then adopted from Kitsap Humane Society — is set to compete in the nationally televised 2020 American Rescue Dog Show at 5 p.m. PST this Sunday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 17 on the Hallmark Channel. Little Otis, a Pug/Chihuahua mix,… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Lola!

Meet Lola! Lola is a goofy 10-month-old black and white Pit Bull mix with a playful and active personality. This cutie absolutely loves her toys! Squeaky toys, ball toys, Kong toys, you name it, she loves it. She’ll happily chase after a ball when you throw it and then zoom around the yard, carrying it… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Bonnie!

February 4, 2020

Meet Bonnie! Bonnie is a sophisticated 8-year-old kitty with the most striking green eyes. She’s a curious cat and loves to watch everyone who walks by her kennel. Bonnie is also very affectionate and will roll around and rub against her kennel for attention until someone pets her. This special girl is FIV positive and… Read Entire Story »