Day 12 – We’re Off to See the Wizard!

August 12, 2011

Enter the doors of the Kitsap Humane Society, click your heels, and follow the yellow brick road to see the Wizard of Oz.                             Pay no attention to the kitten behind the curtain!                                Actually, you should. The Wizard of Oz, aka “Ozzie”, is also looking for a home. Ozzie is a 4- month-old Domestic Long-Haired kitten, and… Read Entire Story »

Kitsap Humane Streamlines Adoption Process

August 11, 2011

That’s right! The ASPCA sure knows how to shake things loose through the ASPCA $100K Challenge. We’ve taken a good look at our adoption process and are implementing changes. Future adopters can look forward to quicker service and better advice on the right match. Hey, we know you’re adopting a family member and so you… Read Entire Story »

Thinking about adoption but not sure?

You can try out something called “Foster” if you want to adopt but are unsure. We can get you trained very quickly to join in the fun. Foster is an amazing option for families to see how living with an animal companion could work. It’s free, tax deductible even, and helps free kennels for other… Read Entire Story »

Dog Days of Summer at KHS

August 10, 2011

That’s right! The dog days of summer are officially here and KHS has a full canine kennel to prove it! We currently have dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds that are searching for their forever homes. If you are ready for a canine friend, wait no longer! We have many, many dogs that are… Read Entire Story »

Wild Card is our Pet of the Week!

Hi, my name is Wild Card (ID #10397) and I’m in search of a new home. I’ve been patiently waiting for my new family for quite some time, since I had to work on getting healthy first. I am a handsome 10 year old gelding and I enjoy grazing and lying in the sun. I… Read Entire Story »

The ASPCA Challenge: Rescue, Right Click, Rehome

Who would have thought a simple email or your Facebook account could save lives? Perhaps we’re asking the wrong audience this. You after all are responsible for a revolution in the way animal welfare is practiced: bringing shelters into the digital age. So, what have we accomplished? Well, thanks to you KHS is one of… Read Entire Story »

It takes an Army to win the 2011 ASPCA Challenge…

August 9, 2011

…well in our case it takes a Navy! Are you part of the USS Nimitz family? The amazing sailors of the USS Nimitz have arrived time and again to finish large projects for the Kitsap Humane Society. Thanks to their efforts we are clean, organized, and properly equipped for the ASPCA Challenge. So if you… Read Entire Story »

How is the ASPCA Challenging Us Today?

The ASPCA is challenging U.S. shelters to improve operations and maximize lifesaving. Many routes exist for that lifesaving, most important of which is working together. Today the challenge is to maintain our energy and enthusiasm as participating shelters finish their first week. Many great things have been accomplished which makes it more important now than… Read Entire Story »

A Proactive Approach to Saving Lives

Each day at Kitsap Humane Society, in the early hours of the morning, the shelter is unlocked and the pets awake, excited for the new day and the hope of finding their forever homes. For some of them, the day holds a milestone not quite as exciting, but just as important – because today is… Read Entire Story »

What can you do to save a life?

August 8, 2011

At your typical animal shelter, life saving takes on many, many forms. Sometimes lives are saved through surgery, sometimes through training, sometimes they are saved with the right words to a visiting client. Every time, it takes unique individuals. Stop by any community and ask about the local animal shelter. Chances are you’ll hear about… Read Entire Story »