Our News Archive: 2016

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 »

Bremerton Woman Charged After Kitten Found Starved to Death

February 8, 2016

Feb. 8– Silverdale, Wash. –  On January 27, 2015, Animal Control officers responded to a report of an odor coming from a Bremerton apartment. The report was made by a caller concerned that his neighbor had not been to the apartment in a while. Upon gaining entry to the apartment, Kitsap Humane Society  Animal Control… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails- Simon!

February 4, 2016

Hi. I thought you might like an update on Simon (adopted in December). He is doing really well. We have discovered his favorite things to do are sleep on the couch, ride in the car, walk on the beach at the harbor and steal food off the counter.  His favorite foods so far seem to be… Read Entire Story »

Do you have room in your heart for Tikki?

February 3, 2016

Hi, my name is Tikki (Intake #12444) and  I am a handsome and friendly male pit bull mix who was dearly loved by my previous owner, but unfortunately had to be surrendered when she found out her son was very allergic to me. I have had a rough time at the shelter as I am… Read Entire Story »

KHS lends a hand to low-income pet owners

January 28, 2016

Kitsap Humane Society staff and volunteers joined about 40 other organizations to help the community’s homeless population this week at Project Connect in Bremerton. The annual event connects homeless people (or very low-income) with much-needed services. KHS handed out more than 1,000 pounds of free pet food and provided free Rabies vaccines to more than… Read Entire Story »

Meet sweet Grace

Hi, my name is Grace (Intake #49356) and I’m looking for a nice new home and new people to share my life! I was a stray and am a little shy at first, but once I feel safe (and after some delicious wet food) I come out for pets, chin rubs, ear rubs and brushing!… Read Entire Story »

Lots of Love from Lawdie

January 19, 2016

Hello, my name is Lawdie (Intake #51690) and I am an older adult male Rottweiler looking for a new family to love and care for me. I lived with my previous owner my entire life and was surrendered when one of my owners passed away and the other is out of town for work a… Read Entire Story »

2016 KHS Calendar Now Just $10

January 4, 2016

Kitsap Humane Society’s 2016 Calendar is now just $10! With a deal like this, you won’t want to miss out on 12 months of cuteness. Plus, all proceeds go to our animals so you are helping save lives too! Click here to order your calendar. All online calendar purchases will be shipped (a $2 shipping… Read Entire Story »