KHS Construction Update – 9-27-23

October 10, 2023

Now that the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center is complete and operational (and the opening party has been thrown), we’re turning our attention to other needs around the campus, namely the remodel of the Admissions building and the raising of The Barn. There’s currently a lot of movement between buildings, as certain departments… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 9-15-23

September 21, 2023

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There’s Signs. It’s not just a great song, it’s the second-best thing to happen at the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center this week. All kinds of signs – donor signs for particular rooms, Braille signs, tribute signs to beloved pets, comical signs signaling that there is “no urination in this… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update 9-1-23

You’ve never seen such an excited group of veterinary professionals. As soon as they’d wrapped up their last surgery in the old space, they were carting supplies and equipment and furniture into the new Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center. It wasn’t without some sense of nostalgia for the years of camaraderie and success… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update 8/24/23

August 28, 2023

We’re finally there! By this time next week, Veterinary Services will be moved into the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center. Of course, there’re a few odds and ends that need to be attended to – phones installed, computers hooked up, and the Fire Department inspection is happening as I write this – but by… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update 8/18/23

Well, it looks like we have ourselves a good ol’ fashioned Barn raisin’. Yesterday morning, we were greeted with a very, very welcome surprise. The first rebar-outfitted posts for The Barn were hoisted into place and we can finally see where the structure will stand. What’s more, the wooden forms for the concrete landscape curbing… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 8/11/23

August 11, 2023

Good morning, friends! It was a big week construction-wise at KHS. Giant. Huge. Over at the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center, work is essentially done. Finished. Wow. Sure, there’s a few details to finish up and tests to be run, but the facility has been cleaned and everything is looking shiny and new. Veterinary… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 8-4-23

August 8, 2023

If you aren’t up on your construction lingo, you might think a “punch list” is something that heavyweight fighters keep in their back pockets. To those in the know, however, it means we’re really, really, really close to opening the new Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center. On Monday, we completed our “pre-punch list walk-through,” which is –… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 7/28/23

Details, details, details. It’s been another busy week at the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center with plumbing being finished up, more kennels installed, and equipment being delivered and placed. And you know you’re getting close when they start putting in the small things. Like doorstops. Like sealing strip. Like ceiling tiles. Next up, electrical, mechanical,… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 7/21/23

It’s a sign of a new era for Kitsap Humane Society. It’s a sign of a new safety net for the community we serve. It’s a sign of big things to come. But mostly, it’s a big beautiful sign on the front of our new Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center that signals that… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 7/14/23

Another week, another giant leap in progress at the Russ & Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center! Walking through the facility, you’ll meet with a flurry of activity as kennels and equipment are being installed, interior windows are placed, and the reception desk tile is set. And just yesterday, kickplates were installed on all the doors… Read Entire Story »