Worth the Wait

September 21, 2011

“He that can have patience can have what he will.” – Benjamin Franklin We saw the chairs outside of the Kitsap Humane Society a little after 8 o’clock in the morning. Sitting in them was a little boy and his mother. Knowing that a stray hold would be up on a litter of puppies at… Read Entire Story »

ASPCA Challenge Update

September 20, 2011

Great news everybody! We’re about to surpass our amazing September 2010 adoption performance and the euthanasia rate continues to drop. Since May 2009 KHS has been battling to lower euthanasia and increase the compassionate care of our companions. Last year was a tough year to beat but so far we are doing an amazing job…. Read Entire Story »

The Struggle We Go Through Every Thursday

September 16, 2011

                                                    The Starfish                                                 Author UnknownOne day a man was taking a sunrise walk along a beach. In the distance he caught sight of a young woman who seemed to be dancing along the waves. As he got closer he saw that the young woman was actually not dancing, but picking up starfish from the sand and… Read Entire Story »

August Results are in and We’re Only Getting Started…

It is with great pleasure we announce Kitsap Humane Society placed 15th among 49 shelters competing nationwide in the ASPCA $100K Challenge for more lives saved in August. This morning there was a brief pause with breath held while I clicked the link and waited for the results to load. Months of planning and preparation,… Read Entire Story »

Visit Us at These Events This Saturday

September 15, 2011

Harbor Hounds – Bring your dog down to the Gig Harbor waterfront for the Harbor Hounds dog walk! Check in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Don’t forget to stop by Kitsap Humane Society’s booth where we will have lots of information about the shelter and, of course, animals available for adoption. Microchip Clinic at… Read Entire Story »

Making the Case for “Don’t Shop, Adopt”

September 14, 2011

As a person who has adopted two former puppy mill dogs from an animal shelter, I wanted to throw in my two cents about purchasing a puppy from a pet store. I love my little chihooligans with all of my heart. But, I have to say, that even I struggle daily with the behavioral and… Read Entire Story »

Two Upcoming Chances to Microchip your Pet

Kitsap Humane Society is hosting 2 upcoming microchip clinics. The first is Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, September 17 at Mike’s Four Star BBQ, located at 4719 NE State Hwy 104 in Port Gamble. This is a great opportunity to help ensure your pet’s safe return – and grab a tasty bbq lunch from Mike’s! If you… Read Entire Story »

Help Save Lives Through Our Barn Cat Program

September 13, 2011

It wasn’t that long ago that feral or semi-feral cats would come into our shelter, and because they weren’t adoptable, they were euthanized. There were cats that came to us with behavior issues, such as not using their litter boxes consistently, and they were euthanized because they weren’t adoptable in to the average home. Good… Read Entire Story »

Geo-What during the ASCPA Challenge??

September 12, 2011

We know how to find homes for more animals than ever thanks to the ASPCA Challenge, but do you know how to find KHS? We have some fun info to share, and a promotion for free adoptions if you are interested in letting a friend know. We’re happy to announce one of the more creative… Read Entire Story »

The Cost of Compassion October 8th

How is everybody holding up during the ASPCA Challenge? It challenges each in unique ways to do our daily work and especially when things are busy. KHS was interviewed for an upcoming documentary: “Overexposed: The Cost of Compassion”, a new original documentary that explores the complexities of caring. Please join us for the premiere! Saturday… Read Entire Story »