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Register Now for PetsWALK!
April 26, 2019
PetsWALK 2019 is June 22! Kitsap Humane Society’s PetsWALK presented by Poulsbo Animal Clinic is June 22 — just two months away — and registration for this festive outdoor fundraising event is open now! More than 400 participants are expected to leash up their pets to participate in this year’s annual 5K charity walk/run in… Read Entire Story »

A Great Give Thank You!
April 24, 2019
Thank you, Kitsap, for your generous support for the animals in our care during Kitsap Great Give! With your support, $73,622 was raised to help KHS care for the homeless puppies, kittens and injured pets who come through our doors at this time of year. Our Kitsap community is compassionate and generous when it comes… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Charlie
April 23, 2019
Meet Charlie (84239)! He is a handsome 10-year-old Border Collie/Hound mix with a love for adventure. Charlie is an active boy who loves going on long walks and hikes! He has good leash skills and cannot wait to hit the trails! Charlie is a smart boy who is treat-motivated and cannot wait to learn fun… Read Entire Story »

New Dog Play Yard Opens!
April 11, 2019
A shelter dog named Vander sniffed the fresh spring air and then did an enthusiastic round of zoomies for delighted guests during the debut Tuesday of a new, 4,000-square-foot shelter Dog Play Yard at Kitsap Humane Society. The Cody Allyn, David Ferguson and Pat and Bob Barbarita Dog Play Yard at Kitsap Humane Society was… Read Entire Story »

Newborn Kitten Alert!
April 4, 2019
If you hear little “mews” and see a huddle of tiny kittens all alone under a porch, in a barn, or in a garden, don’t assume they’ve been abandoned by their mother. In most cases, she’s out getting a bite to eat and will return home shortly to care for her nursing brood, or she’s… Read Entire Story »

It’s a Pints for Pets Month-Long Pup Crawl!
March 5, 2019
We are launching our second annual month-long Pints for Pets Pup Crawl! As many of you know, our Pints for Pets events take place once a month at breweries across Kitsap County. We are joining some of our favorite brewery partners to hold the second annual month-long Pup Crawl! This event can be done completely… Read Entire Story »

My Furry Valentine results!
You showed them the love … Thanks to you, My Furry Valentine was awesome! From Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, animal Lovers across Kitsap (and from all parts of the world!) participated in our 3rd Annual My Furry Valentine Campaign presented by Earth Animal. We can’t believe the results! Over 220 valentines were sent to… Read Entire Story »

300 Rabbits Rescued
March 1, 2019
Kitsap Humane Society has admitted more than 200 of the estimated 300 rabbits coming to the shelter as part of an unprecedented rescue from an overcrowded home in Poulsbo. Most of the bunnies are in good health and are remarkably social and adoptable. About 45 of bunnies admitted so far require specialized veterinary care, such… Read Entire Story »

Winter Pet Safety Tips
February 11, 2019
Keep Pets Safe in Cold Weather Snow and cold temperatures are expected all week, so here are some cold weather tips to help you and your pets weather the storm. Cats and dogs should stay inside It’s a common belief that dogs and cats are resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur,… Read Entire Story »

Pints for Pets is Growing!
February 8, 2019
Pints for Pets is so much fun! If you haven’t joined us at one of these events, come check it out! Now in its fourth year, Pints for Pets was voted Best Local Charity Event 2018 in Sound Publishing’s “Best of” Central Kitsap and Bremerton contests. In 2018, our fantastic brewery partners and event attendees… Read Entire Story »