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Fostering Kittens is Rewarding!
April 20, 2018
Kitten season is fast approaching, and that means Kitsap Humane Society needs families who love pets to join our foster parent brigade! In animal welfare, spring is known as “kitten season,” (and to a lesser extent, puppy season) which lasts until fall. It’s the time of year when nearly every unspayed female cat with access… Read Entire Story »
Petco Awards $150,000 Grant
April 3, 2018
Kitsap Humane Society has been awarded a three-year, $150,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support improved housing and care for animals and higher adoption outcomes, particularly for cats in need. “KHS is thrilled to have our important lifesaving work recognized and supported by Petco Foundation,” said KHS Director of Animal Welfare Natalie Smith. “Our… Read Entire Story »
Lost Pets now on our Website!
March 16, 2018
Technology upgrades help reunite lost pets! Thanks to a grant from animal welfare organization Maddie’s Fund, Kitsap Humane Society has been able to add some exciting new technology to our website that will help owners reunite with their lost pets! Starting March 1st, the Lost and Founds Pet page of our website now features a… Read Entire Story »
Keeping Your Plant-Loving Pets Out of Danger
March 14, 2018
Looking to add a little greenery to brighten up your home and show your friends you’re “hip” to the hottest interior design trends (hint: interior jungles are hot)? Before you swipe your card at the local nursery on that designer fiddle leaf fig, giant cactus, or cut-leaf philodendron, remember that your cat or dog will… Read Entire Story »
Rep. Appleton Wins Humane Award
March 5, 2018
Rep. Sherry Appleton (D-23, Poulsbo) was awarded the 2018 Humane Legislator of the Year Award in Olympia, honoring her for her work on behalf of animals. She adopted her 130-pound Rottweiler, Bear, from Kitsap Humane Society! Appleton was joined at the ceremony by Eric Stevens, executive director of KHS, who said, “I can’t think of… Read Entire Story »
Senior Pets Need Your Help!
March 1, 2018
Has a senior pet ever touched your heart? A record number of senior dogs and cats have been streaming into the shelter this month, many of them needing extra care before they can be adopted. These cherished companions may need surgery, diagnostics/lab work, and medication to keep them comfortable or to manage age-related chronic conditions…. Read Entire Story »
It’s a Pints for Pets Month-Long Pup Crawl!
February 28, 2018
We are launching a 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 with some of our favorite brewery partners to hold a month-long Pup Crawl! This event can be done completely by yourself or with… Read Entire Story »
Avoid Cabin Fever with Pets!
February 22, 2018
It’s gray, it’s rainy, and we’ve all been cooped up inside our houses more than we’d like. It’s not surprising that pets and people are both at risk of experiencing “cabin fever” and engaging in unwanted behaviors due to boredom and lack of exercise! Here are some easy tips to help you AND your cats… Read Entire Story »
My Furry Valentine … A HUGE Success!
February 15, 2018
You guys sure know how to spoil shelter pets! My Furry Valentine was a HUGE success! From Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, animal lovers across Kitsap (and from all parts of the world!) participated in our 2nd Annual My Furry Valentine campaign presented by Dee Fitzgerald Insurance Agency. We are BLOWN AWAY by… Read Entire Story »
Our Top 14 Pets are Ready for Love!
February 7, 2018
On Saturday February 10th and Sunday February 11th, Kitsap Humane Society is hosting a Ready for Love adoption event, just in time for Valentines Day! We are selecting our Top 14 pets to have discounted adoption fees of just $14! These are pets who have yet to find their forever homes, and have become staff… Read Entire Story »