Santa Paws … A Record-Breaking Turnout!

December 17, 2018

We are ho ho holidays here at Kitsap Humane Society after the completion of our fourth Santa Paws event last weekend! Over the course of four separate dates, we posed nearly 200 groups of people and pets with the man in red himself and raised just over $7,000 for shelter pets in need through this… Read Entire Story »

Holiday Adoptions

With kids on break and many adults taking time off over the holidays, it can be a wonderful time to add an adopted pet into the family. This can provide lots of time to bond, play, and spend quality time together! Make sure you’re ready for this important decision, though! Adopting a kitty or a… Read Entire Story »

Construction Update

November 6, 2018

We’re keeping the animals calm, happy, & more volunteers needed Although construction is underway on our new Pet Adoption Center, we are still open and adopting animals and providing services as usual! You may notice lots of cars parked on Dickey Road outside the shelter, but don’t worry: we have staff and volunteers parking there so… Read Entire Story »

Winter Tips for Barn Cats

November 5, 2018

Keep Your Barn & Community Cats Happy this Winter Do you care for outdoor community cats or have barn cats/working cats on your property? If so, you may be wondering about how your cats will do as we approach the cold, rainy season. Or maybe you have seen an outdoor cat around your neighborhood throughout… Read Entire Story »

Halloween Safety Tips

October 24, 2018

Halloween is a fun holiday for people, but costumes, candy and candles can be a downright nightmare for pets. The number one precaution you should take at Halloween is to keep your pets indoors and away from the door, preferably in a closed room with their favorite toys and blankets, with soft music playing. Frightened… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Shadow

October 23, 2018

Meet Shadow (78759)! He is a handsome 6-year-old pit bull mix with a happy personality! Shadow is such a smart boy and already knows “sit.” He is treat-motivated and cannot wait to learn new tricks! Shadow enjoys spending time outside chasing balls, playing with toys, sniffing new smells, and zooming around the yard. He would… Read Entire Story »

Groundbreaking!

October 18, 2018

New Shelter Opens  Summer of 2019   It was a day to remember! Kitsap Humane Society celebrated groundbreaking on its new $7.5 million animal shelter Tuesday, which will double the size of the existing shelter and vastly improve conditions for more than 7,000 animals annually. More than 100 major donors, supporters, volunteers, staff and elected… Read Entire Story »

Animal Krackers Breaks Records!

October 5, 2018

It was swanky, it was fun, and it raised a record-breaking $560,000 for pets in need! Animal lovers raised their paddles high and often at Kitsap Humane Society’s 25th annual Animal Krackers gala Saturday night. Guests who dreamed of visiting with puppies and kittens got their wish, in a special “cuddle booth” featuring an array… Read Entire Story »

Neglected Pets Getting Adopted!

All 36 pets rescued from a squalid hoarding situation last month are clean, groomed and healthy, and half are now in homes of their own and doing well, like Nemo with his adopter, right.   “We still have five in foster homes and four at the shelter, waiting to meet you,” said Samantha Fairweather, assistant… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Mercury

October 2, 2018

Meet Mercury (78234)! She is a lovely 2-year-old black and white cat who’s quite a looker! Her eyes are a stunning shade of green and really complement her fur. Mercury can be nervous in loud, strange places, so she’d love to go to a home that’ll provide her with a slow transition, things like cat… Read Entire Story »