Our News Archive: 2011
Big Shout Out to N.O.A.H. and their Adoption Challenge!
August 4, 2011
Yesterday N.O.A.H., a progressive agency with a shelter in Stanwood, arrived to save the lives of 27 animals. N.O.A.H routinely coordinates life-saving transfers across Washington, and took second-place nationally in the last ASPCA Challenge. To top it off, they are challenging themselves to adopt out 100 animals in one day on the upcoming weekend. Thanks… Read Entire Story »
KHS SETS ADOPTION RECORD
That’s right, On Monday at the kickoff for the ASPCA $100K Challenge, our little shelter set a record for the most adoptions done in one day ever here! To put in context, our team did this on a Monday (usually slow) and being short-staffed! We are incredibly proud of our volunteers and staff.
Frenchie is our Pet of the Week:
August 3, 2011
Hi my name is Frenchie (Intake #8423) and all I need is a ride home because I am already spayed and microchipped! I am a very friendly girl who loves back and shoulder rubs. I’m pretty calm, but I definitely love to go for walks and play ball with you. I really am a darling!… Read Entire Story »
ASPCA Challenge: Day 3
The first day of the ASPCA Challenge came to an end with 30 completed adoptions! The mood throughout the day was high energy, and everyone was excited to prove we really are the little shelter that could. Our animals knew something exciting was happening, hoping that today would be the day they would find their… Read Entire Story »
Don’t Miss Out On Our August Specials
August 2, 2011
KHS is offering some great promotions this month to help find our animals their forever homes. You won’t want to miss out on these August promos. Not only will you be saving a life, but by adopting a KHS resident between now and October, you will help us reach our goal of saving 300 more… Read Entire Story »
No Place Like Home!
Today marks our kickoff for the 2011 ASPCA Challenge! Kitsap Humane Society competed with shelters nationally to earn the chance to compete in the ASPCA Challenge. Thanks to your support we are one of just 49 shelters competing. Today the Yellow Brick Road runs right through our shelter, showing our animals the way home. Our… Read Entire Story »
A Whale of a Good Time!
Kitsap Humane Society staff and volunteers got into the Whaling Days spirit this weekend! Besides making a great connection with the community at our information booth at the festival, we brought along our canine friends for the Silverdale Dandy Lions Grand Parade. Some of these dogs were adopted the very next day! Kitsap Humane Society… Read Entire Story »
It’s an Adoption Avalanche!!
August 1, 2011
It’s 4:25pm and so far we have 22 adoptions and one return-to-owner on a Monday! The energy here is incredible. Kids are bouncing on an inflatable castle, faces are being painted, and cupcakes are being inhaled with ice cream. Adopters are leaving with huge smiles, feeling the joy of being part of the rescue network…. Read Entire Story »
Seniors Need Love Too
July 29, 2011
Senior dogs 7 and older now have an adoption fee of only $30! Our mature dogs make great companions! Stop by the shelter today and see if we have a senior canine that’s perfect for you.
Visit Us At These Events!
July 30-31– Stop by our Whaling Days booth! You won’t want to miss the Silverdale Dandy Lions Grand Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. KHS staff and volunteers will be walking in the parade with a variety of canine friends. Aug. 1 – Follow the yellow brick road and help us celebrate the start of the ASPCA $100K Challenge:… Read Entire Story »