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Save Money and Animal’s Lives with Your Year-End Giving
December 3, 2020
Although COVID-19 has disrupted many aspects of our lives, our community’s desire to support organizations that matter to them has stayed strong. Kitsap Humane Society relies on contributions from individuals, families, local businesses, and more, and we are grateful for the generosity you and other KHS supporters have provided. There’s still time for you to… Read Entire Story »
Qualified Charitable Distributions: A Tax-Saving Way to Help Kitsap Humane Society
See Your Generosity in Action If you are 70½ years or older, you can take advantage of a simple way to benefit Kitsap Humane Society and receive tax benefits in return. You can give any amount up to $100,000 per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as ours without having to… Read Entire Story »
Keeping Your Pets Safe on these Cold December Nights
Curl up by the fire Staying inside during cold weather is an important part of keeping your pet safe this winter. It’s a common belief that a pet’s fur coat makes them resistant to the cold weather, but this is not true. Just like us, our cats and dogs are susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia… Read Entire Story »
Finding Rover to Help Stray Pets and their Parents Reunite!
Having a beloved pet go missing can be a terrifying experience for any pet parent. According to the American Humane Association, an estimated 10 million pets are lost every year, and 1 in 3 pets will become lost at some point during their life. At Kitsap Humane Society, 60% of dogs and 17% of cats… Read Entire Story »
The Wonderful Life of Bindy
KHS Alum lives every dog’s dream Long-time Kitsap Humane Society supporter Denis Powers has found joy in providing his rescue dogs with the most adventurous and relaxing life he could. Over the years, Denis has adopted three cats from KHS as well as his dogs Spencer, Baily, Bindy, and Kyna. Denis felt that he had… Read Entire Story »
KHS Volunteer Molly Clark Wins Best Community Volunteer
November 23, 2020
As a result of her dedicated work as a Kitsap Humane Society volunteer, the community has voted Molly Clark “Best Community Volunteer” in the Best of Central Kitsap/Bremerton competition hosted by Sound Publishing. About seven years ago Molly began volunteering at Kitsap Humane Society. Molly has always felt at home here at KHS. Here she… Read Entire Story »
Keeping Your Pets Safe this Holiday Season
November 4, 2020
It’s almost time to celebrate the holidays! Follow these suggestions to keep your fur-family safe and healthy this year. Cut the scraps Those big ol’ puppy eyes and tiny meows might tempt you, but you should not feed your pet table scraps! Consumption of fatty foods such as turkey, butter and gravies can cause vomiting,… Read Entire Story »
Donate to Kitsap Humane Society’s Holiday Food Drive Today
November 3, 2020
Please join Kitsap Humane Society in our second-annual community food drive during the month of November! This special food drive for people and pets will help stock the shelves of Kitsap Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry, as well as the shelves of food banks throughout Kitsap County. Last year, Kitsap Humane Society’s community food drive… Read Entire Story »
Chief of Animal Control Proves Roots of Kitsap Humane Society Run Deep
October 28, 2020
Kitsap Humane Society’s Chief of Animal Control proves that KHS roots run deep by continuing to carry a KHS tote bag from 1998. Chief Chase Connolly was first hired in 2010 and has been Kitsap Humane Society’s Chief of Animal Control for about nine years, but his involvement at KHS goes further back than his… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week — Gunner
October 21, 2020
Get to know Gunner! Gunner is a black Labrador Retriever mix who is about 3 years old. Gunner is full of energy and ready for a family that will play fetch with him until he plops down for a break. His love for adventure means that he would make a great hiking buddy, running partner,… Read Entire Story »