Our News Archive: 2016
A Special Home for a Special Kitty
April 5, 2016
Hello, my name is Helen (Intake #52978) and I’m a special kitty looking for a loving home. I have very limited hearing and eyesight so I need a patient adopter who will give me a safe home to enjoy my golden years in comfort. I absolutely adore to be touched and I love to be… Read Entire Story »
KHS Wishlist
March 29, 2016
9 Dogs From Across The Globe Arrive For Adoption
March 23, 2016
KHS is very excited to welcome some canine world travelers to our adoption program this week! This week KHS welcomed 11 more amazing dogs and puppies from Israel. This latest transfer is the third time KHS has partnered with Wings of Rescue to save dogs from Israel. In December 2015 KHS’s Rescue Me program first partnered… Read Entire Story »
Slippery Pig Pints for Pets a Success!
March 17, 2016
The second KHS Pints for Pets event was a roaring success! On March 9, over 100 animal lovers and KHS supporters came together to drink beer, eat great food and save animals at our second Pints for Pets. What an awesome event!!! Because of Slippery Pig’s generosity and your support, we raised $700 dollars–whoa! Thank… Read Entire Story »
Meet Gilbert the Great
March 8, 2016
Hello, my name is Gilbert (Intake #50461) and I’m a 7-year-old male tabby who was picked up as a stray. I’m a quiet fellow who doesn’t care much for the hustle and bustle of the shelter, but I’ve been waiting patiently for my forever home. I love petting, chin and ear rubs, but I can… Read Entire Story »
Animals Rescued from Murder Scene
March 3, 2016
Unreported in the coverage of the recent tragedy in Belfair was Kitsap Animal Control’s work behind the scenes to rescue the animals of the victims. On February 26, Mason County’s Sheriff Department responded to an incident in which David Wayne Campbell had shot and killed his wife, her two teenage children and an elderly… Read Entire Story »
Do you have room in your heart for Velvet?
February 24, 2016
Hello, my name is Velvet (Intake #52751) and I’m a silky-soft black domestic shorthair kitty with lovely light-gold eyes and a quirky personality. I’m 5 years old and came to KHS when my owner passed away. I’m an active lady who loves to play with cat toys, but I also have a shy side and… Read Entire Story »
Four canine world travelers arrive for adoption
February 19, 2016
In December 2015 KHS’s Rescue Me program partnered with Wings of Rescue to save four dogs from overcrowded shelters in Israel. The dogs were adopted shortly after their arrival and are doing wonderfully in their new homes, so when Wings of Rescue reached out to KHS again for help, we said YES! While the majority of… Read Entire Story »
What is FIV? Fighting the stigma of FIV+ cats
February 15, 2016
Visit most animal shelters and the adoption process will likely include asking if you’d like the cat you’re adopting FeLV/FIV tested. But what does it mean? They are actually two different viruses and although they sound intimidating, they shouldn’t scare you away from adopting. KHS currently has a number of FIV-positive cats looking for adoptive… Read Entire Story »
Stop in and meet Jax
February 11, 2016
Hi, my name is Jax (Intake #51575) and I was found wandering around the Brownsville area. I’m sure glad some kind person found me and brought me to the shelter so I can find a new loving home. When I arrived at the shelter the vet staff noticed I was underweight so they did some… Read Entire Story »