Our News Archive: 2018
KHS Rescues Hens & Chicks from Cockfighting Ring
June 7, 2018
Kitsap Humane Society’s Animal Control officers and shelter staff rescued 70 hens and chicks from an illegal cockfighting operation in rural Port Orchard, following a law enforcement raid in which more than 300 fighting roosters were seized. The rescued birds included 17 hens, 29 juvenile birds and 20 baby birds, most of them game birds…. Read Entire Story »
License Your Pets, Win Prizes!
Pet Licenses Help Lost Pets Get Home: License or Renew to Enter Fun Prize Drawing! Did you know that 75 percent of lost pets never make it home? Many of those pets are brought to our shelter, and sadly, without a license or microchip,we’re unable to reunite them with their families. Licenses help pets get… Read Entire Story »
Kitten & Puppy Season is Here!
Summer is on the way, and kitten season (and puppy season) is in full effect! May was busy, busy, busy with dozens of puppies arriving at the shelter, and more than 200 kittens in KHS foster homes… and we’re just getting started! Hundreds of puppies and kittens will need our help (and yours!) this spring… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week – Bootsie
June 6, 2018
Meet Bootsie (ID 74516)! She is a hard-not-to-love Pit Bull/American Bulldog mix, who’s about 3 years old. This chunky monkey loves being outdoors, simply hanging out in the yard, or going on adventurous hikes. Bootsie would love to go to an active home! This gal loves toys that she can toss, throw, and chase after… Read Entire Story »
Sounders Drawing Sold Out!
June 4, 2018
SCARVES UP, SOUNDERS FANS! Donate to enter a drawing to see the Sounders v. Chicago Fire from your own private stadium suite for 16 at 7 p.m., Sat., June 23 at CenturyLink Field! To help us raise money for animals in need, our friends at Kitsap Community Foundation donated a private family suite to KHS!… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week – Cruze
May 30, 2018
Meet Cruze (ID 73389)! This sweet and handsome boy has the softest fur, and he is ready to find a loving home! Cruze is about 7 years old, and came to our shelter when his elderly owner was no longer able to care for him. He is used to living in a quiet, calm home,… Read Entire Story »
Thanks, Haselwood!
May 25, 2018
Haselwood’s Drive for a Cause Raises $47K for the Animals! Haselwood Auto Group’s Drive for a Cause in April raised a whopping $47,000 for animals at Kitsap Humane Society! Haselwood Auto Group owner Rick Wiler presented the check to Kitsap Humane Society Executive Director Eric Stevens and his staff May 23. Haselwood’s Drive for a… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week – Bear
May 22, 2018
Meet Bear (ID 73667)! Bear is a big, beefy pittie mix with a smooshy face and blocky head. His smile is contagious! Bear is about 3 years old and is looking for a loving home of his very own. Bear loves to run around and play outside or go for quiet walks and hikes. Bear… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week – Clay
May 15, 2018
Meet Clay (ID 71846)! Your future cuddle buddy is about a year old and he’s got soft black and white fur. He loves to snuggle with you on your lap! He will purr until the end of time with his adorable tail swaying with joy. Clay loves relieving stress with cardboard scratching posts. Clay likes… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week – Molly
May 9, 2018
Meet Molly (ID 73573)! She is a 6-year-old Greyhound/Lab mix. This girl is super sweet and loves to be with her people. She is very active and playful and enjoys running around the yard playing fetch. She goes crazy for squeaky toys and is the champion of tug-of-war. This girl is super smart too! Molly… Read Entire Story »