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Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

November 4, 2016

Have you been naughty or nice? Come see Santa for a very small price! KHS’ Annual Santa Paws Pet and Family portraits is just around the corner! Each event costs $20 per family and the pictures will be digital file only (our photographers will be sending participants from each event a link to view and… Read Entire Story »

Day in the life: Dad the Dog

October 28, 2016

On July 29th, a woman arrived at our doors, distressed and close to tears. She had been homeless and living in her car, and she knew she could no longer care for her beloved pet of 7 years. That pet’s name is Dad, and our staff and volunteers affectionately call him “Dad the Dog”. Dad is… Read Entire Story »

Fall Into Proper Pet Safety!

October 17, 2016

Goodbye Summer … Hello Fall! October is well underway and the people of Kitsap County often “fall” into two categories.  There are those who mourn the end of summer, clinging desperately to their flip-flops, shorts and sunscreen.  And there are those (like me) who ADORE everything about fall.  I love the changing of the leaves,… Read Entire Story »

23rd Animal Krackers A Success!

October 7, 2016

On Saturday, October 1st over 400 KHS supporters came together at the Clearwater Casino for the 23rd Annual Animal Krackers Auction and Gala. What an amazing night! Guests bid on 31 silent auction items, 17 desserts and 16 live auction items and together, raised over $330,000! This also includes the funds raised by the Online… Read Entire Story »

Online Auction for the Animals–A Success!!!

September 21, 2016

The Second Annual Kitsap Humane Society Online Auction for the Animals closed on September 17  after being open for two weeks. This year’s auction featured nearly 200 unique and fun items for supporters from around the country to bid on. We are blown away by the success of this year’s auction! We knew KHS supporters… Read Entire Story »

From lost to found- an AMAZING local reunion!

September 14, 2016

Get out your tissues out for this amazing story!!! Bella, a 14 year old dog with limited eyesight and hearing, went missing from her family’s campsite at Scenic Beach State Park in Seabeck last week. Her family looked everywhere for her but with trees stretching for miles, limited to no cell and internet access and… Read Entire Story »

DISCOUNTED Cat & Kitten Adoptions in September!

September 12, 2016

In order to help as many cats and kittens as possible this September, KHS is reducing adoption fees for all felines this month!!!  Adoption fees for all adult cats (over 6 months old) are half-off all month! And every Friday at KHS is Feline Friday, when adoption fees for all adult cats are just $30! Adoption… Read Entire Story »

Puppuccino Pals Spread Smiles!

August 16, 2016

Our Dogs are Famous!  There is no “one size fits all” shelter experience and KHS’ staff and volunteers goes to great lengths to ensure that each animal here at KHS receives individualized care and attention. One fun and unique way dogs get a break from the shelter is a ride in the car with KHS… Read Entire Story »

The Renovated Puppy Room is Open!

August 2, 2016

The KHS team is VERY excited to announce the newly renovated Puppy Room is open!!!!! The new Puppy Room would not have been possible without a $90,000 state grant awarded to the organization in 2015. Construction started in May and the official opening was held on July 21 with State Representative Sherry Appleton from the… Read Entire Story »

Discounted Cat & Kitten Adoption Fees All August!

August 1, 2016

Summer is here, and with the warm weather comes a wave of cats and kittens. Warmer weather means that more cats are out and about exploring and brought into shelters by people who think they are lost. Summer is also the breeding season for unaltered cats, and the population of stray and unwanted kittens being… Read Entire Story »