Fern’s Story: From left for dead, to halfway home

May 27, 2016

Fern is a petite, extra adorable, super sweet blue brindle Whippet-Hound mix who came to Kitsap Humane Society all the way from the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Fern’s story is a true example of how it takes a village (or in this case, a community of animal lovers spanning an ocean!) to save a life…. Read Entire Story »

The Dog Days of Summer

May 12, 2016

The weather is increasingly beautiful and KHS wants to encourage you to take your pet out and enjoy the lovely weather and our beautiful state! Take your dog on an adventure! Before you go on your adventure, make sure you and your pet are prepared. Grab the leash! You may be confident that your dog… Read Entire Story »

Quincy’s Journey

May 8, 2016

Animals come to Kitsap Humane Society in all kinds of ways- this is a story about Quincy’s journey… On April 27th the KHS’ Rescue Me program, that transfers in at-risk animals from other shelters and rescues , got a call for help from a rescuer in North Central Washington. An employee at a small, rural… Read Entire Story »

What is a Canaan Dog?

May 6, 2016

What is a Canaan Dog? Since the Kitsap Humane Society’s Rescue Me program  started partnering with the Israeli division of Wings of Rescue, our adoption program has started to have some very unique dogs- mixes of a breed called Canaan Dog. According to The Canaan Dog Club of America, the breed was developed from redomesticated dogs… Read Entire Story »

We’re Expecting!!!

April 26, 2016

Summer is fast approaching, and just like clockwork, the “annual furry frenzy” begins. We transfer in more at-risk pets from overcrowded, underfunded shelters through our Rescue Me Program now than at any other time of the year. WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER – You can help us raise $60,000…  …to help fund our Foster and Rescue Me programs…. Read Entire Story »

2015 Annual Report is Here!

April 6, 2016

2015 was an AMAZING year at KHS and we are excited to share with you our accomplishments, the successes and growth of our life saving programs and our vision for the future. Our 2015 Annual Report is now published and we invite you to take a moment to read about how our staff, volunteers, donors… Read Entire Story »

Kitsap Great Give is May 3rd!!!

Kitsap Great Give is a part of a nation wide day of giving on May 3, 2016. The Great Give is an opportunity for non-profits across Kitsap County to raise crucial funds for their organizations , funds that will be magnified/matched! Help us beat our goal of $60,000! This year, KHS needs your help to… Read Entire Story »

KHS Wishlist

March 29, 2016

9 Dogs From Across The Globe Arrive For Adoption

March 23, 2016

KHS is very excited to welcome some canine world travelers to our adoption program this week! This week KHS welcomed 11  more amazing dogs and puppies from Israel.  This latest transfer is the third time KHS has partnered with Wings of Rescue to save dogs from Israel. In December 2015 KHS’s Rescue Me program first partnered… Read Entire Story »

Slippery Pig Pints for Pets a Success!

March 17, 2016

The second KHS Pints for Pets event was a roaring success! On March 9, over 100 animal lovers and KHS supporters came together to drink beer, eat great food and save animals at our second Pints for Pets. What an awesome event!!! Because of Slippery Pig’s generosity and your support, we raised $700 dollars–whoa! Thank… Read Entire Story »