$60,000 Raised at PetsWALK!

July 24, 2018

Boy, did we have a FUN party! More than 400 animal-loving supporters and their pets met in Downtown Poulsbo for our 25th anniversary PetsWALK. The two- and four-legged crowd at the Lions Park starting line was vibrant, energetic,and even decked out in costumes! When our community comes together, some amazing things happen! Through fundraising, sponsorships,… Read Entire Story »

Pet Food Drive in July!

July 20, 2018

Stop in at Naturally 4 Paws to Donate! The entire month of July, Naturally 4 Paws is collecting donations of cat and dog food for Kitsap Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry! The family-owned store stocks healthy pet food brands and is the only holistic pet care store in Silverdale, at 9337 Silverdale Way NW. Stop in,… Read Entire Story »

Get Ready for PetsWALK!

July 18, 2018

Everything You Need to Know for PetsWALK! The weather will be WARM! (The high at 4 p.m. is predicted at 77 degrees). Dress appropriately and wear sunscreen. We will provide water bottles along the course but it’s also good to bring your own. If your furry family members don’t tolerate heat, consider leaving them at… Read Entire Story »

Come for the walk. Stay for the party!

July 12, 2018

Kitsap Humane Society’s PetsWALK is celebrating its 25th year on July 21! With our 5K walk or run starting at 9 a.m., the fun at PetsWALK doesn’t end there! This year, our Pet Expo will be bigger and better than ever! This is a day you don’t want to miss! We have over 30 vendors… Read Entire Story »

Kids + PetsWALK = FUN

July 5, 2018

Here at Kitsap Humane Society, we get lots of inquiries from parents whose children love animals and want to do something good to help pets in our community. PetsWALK does just that. It’s a charity walk to support the care of animals in need at Kitsap Humane Society. Involving your kids in PetsWALK, presented by Poulsbo… Read Entire Story »

4th of July Pet Tips

July 2, 2018

Independence Day is a fun day of celebration for many people, but for a lot of animals the noise and commotion of parades, crowded gatherings and fireworks is terrifying. Dogs and cats are far more sensitive to sound than humans. Terrified pets will run, dash through open doors, jump through windows (yes, even through the… Read Entire Story »

Dog Foster Homes Needed!

June 26, 2018

Love Dogs? Be A Foster Parent! If you want to help shelter dogs from the comfort of your own home, consider fostering a dog from Kitsap Humane Society! Foster homes help us expand the capacity to help animals in need of care. So far this year, more than 50 dogs have benefited from foster care,… Read Entire Story »

Homes Needed for Longtime Pets

June 12, 2018

We Go the Extra Mile for Pets Needing Special Homes At Kitsap Humane Society, we pride ourselves in being the “little shelter that could.” Despite our outdated facility, our staff and volunteers accomplish amazing things. We know our community is counting on us to save lives – not just of puppies and kittens, but also… Read Entire Story »

How to Start Running with Your Dog–Just in Time for PetsWALK!

PetsWALK is five weeks away — here’s how you and your dog can get ready!   🐾 Start fundraising to earn cool prizes from our PetsWALK Prize Sponsor Kurgo! Setting up your fundraising page is EASY! Visit petswalk.rallybound.org to sign-up and find out more.   🐾 Start training with your dog so you’re ready for the 5K! Kurgo has some… Read Entire Story »

KHS Rescues Hens & Chicks from Cockfighting Ring

June 7, 2018

Kitsap Humane Society’s Animal Control officers and shelter staff rescued 70 hens and chicks from an illegal cockfighting operation in rural Port Orchard, following a law enforcement raid in which more than 300 fighting roosters were seized. The rescued birds included 17 hens, 29 juvenile birds and 20 baby birds, most of them game birds…. Read Entire Story »