Our News Archive: 2011
So You Brought Toto Home During the Challenge…Now What?
August 16, 2011
You’ve adopted, what an experience! You feel the initial rush of excitement and joy, leading to gratitude, you want to share this experience… Why not become one of an amazing team visiting good folks that just need a warm paw in their life? Become a Pet Partner today and save a life again! … Read Entire Story »
What’s in a name?
August 15, 2011
When a stray animal comes into our shelter they are nameless. They need an identity. A name for people to connect with. And preferably a name that gives a potential insight to their personality. Our dedicated staff and volunteers understand this need. They try to match an animal’s name with their personality. Are they chatty,… Read Entire Story »
ASPCA Challenge is the word around town
We caught this today and wanted to thank our dedicated volunteers! Adopt quickly, we have adopted out almost all the dogs from our last rescue transport. Thanks Sean KHS Executive Director
Day 11 – The Challenge Continues
August 12, 2011
Woof Wednesday was a hit! Our canine residents were lively and yapping with the prospect of finding homes. Adopters receive 50% off main kennel adoptions on Wednesdays, and nine dogs followed the yellow brick road out of the shelter. Fifteen animals in all went home! Today through Sunday, adopters get to spin the Tornado Wheel…. Read Entire Story »
Barn Cat Program – Saving More Lives!
It wasn’t that long ago that feral or semi-feral cats would come into our shelter, and because they weren’t adoptable, they were euthanized. There were cats that came to us with behavior issues, such as not using their litter boxes consistently, and they were euthanized because they weren’t adoptable in to the average home. Good… Read Entire Story »
Day 12 – We’re Off to See the Wizard!
Enter the doors of the Kitsap Humane Society, click your heels, and follow the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz. Pay no attention to the kitten behind the curtain! Actually, you should. The Wizard of Oz, aka “Ozzie”, is also looking for a home. Ozzie is a 4- month-old Domestic Long-Haired kitten, and… Read Entire Story »
Kitsap Humane Streamlines Adoption Process
August 11, 2011
That’s right! The ASPCA sure knows how to shake things loose through the ASPCA $100K Challenge. We’ve taken a good look at our adoption process and are implementing changes. Future adopters can look forward to quicker service and better advice on the right match. Hey, we know you’re adopting a family member and so you… Read Entire Story »
Thinking about adoption but not sure?
You can try out something called “Foster” if you want to adopt but are unsure. We can get you trained very quickly to join in the fun. Foster is an amazing option for families to see how living with an animal companion could work. It’s free, tax deductible even, and helps free kennels for other… Read Entire Story »
Dog Days of Summer at KHS
August 10, 2011
That’s right! The dog days of summer are officially here and KHS has a full canine kennel to prove it! We currently have dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds that are searching for their forever homes. If you are ready for a canine friend, wait no longer! We have many, many dogs that are… Read Entire Story »
Wild Card is our Pet of the Week!
Hi, my name is Wild Card (ID #10397) and I’m in search of a new home. I’ve been patiently waiting for my new family for quite some time, since I had to work on getting healthy first. I am a handsome 10 year old gelding and I enjoy grazing and lying in the sun. I… Read Entire Story »