Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week – Odysseus
Have you seen a more adoring face? Odysseus is looking to meet his family, and boy is he ready for some love! Odysseus joined the KHS family in September after a Good Samaritan found him wandering alone at the Poulsbo Waterfront. A joyous pup, he made his way to our halls and has quickly become... Read Entire Story » Adopt Me Now »Our News
Thank you for all your votes!
April 16, 2011
Thank you to everyone who voted for us in the ASPCA $100,000 Challenge. Now we wait for the official announcement on Monday. We unofficially finished at No. 40! We are truly grateful for all the support! Stay tuned!
April Dog Adoption Special On Now
April 15, 2011
Take Me Out To The Dog Park… April 15-30Adoptions on all large dogs are 50% off (Excludes purebreds and puppies 6 months and younger. Offer cannot be combined with any other specials/promotions.) PLUS! Adopt a large dog and you are entered to win 2 Mariners tickets to the Friday, May 28 game vs. the NY… Read Entire Story »
Introducing the American Shelter Dog
April 14, 2011
In animal shelters across the United States, the majority of dogs are mixed breeds of unknown origin. It is a common practice for staff to guess a dog’s breed based on appearance and the “best guess” is used to identify the dog. Once identified as a breed, adopters may have false behavioral expectations associated with… Read Entire Story »
Zappa is our Pet of the Week!
April 13, 2011
Hi my name is Zappa (Intake #9100) and I am searching for a new place to call home. I have lived nine great years, so I’m a bit set in my ways and am looking for a home to retire in. I would prefer to be the only pet in a quiet household because I… Read Entire Story »
Please keep voting for KHS!
April 9, 2011
Thanks to everyone for supporting us. You can vote every day until April 15. Please help us go to the ASPCA $100k Challenge. www.votetosavelives.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViF_B1jL9Gw
Would you recognize animal cruelty?
April 8, 2011
Cruelty to animals is illegal in all 50 states and considered a felony in 44 of them, including Washington state. In Washington state, animal cruelty in the first degree is considered a Class C felony. The month of April is designated as Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Click here to view how states vary in fines and crimes and to see… Read Entire Story »
Hass is our Pet of the Week!
April 6, 2011
Hello, my name is Hass (Intake #8992) and I am searching for a new home with lots of love and attention. I’m a good looking Labrador Retriever/Pit bull Terrier mix and I love to be with people, going for walks, playing and just hanging outside in general. I love to play with other dogs and… Read Entire Story »
Thanks for your votes! Keep them coming!
April 5, 2011
WOW! Thanks for all of the response our community and abroad has given Kitsap Humane Society. I saw tons of reposts and retweets urging friends, family and co-workers to vote for our shelter. We received 464 votes and are in 19th place. Your support is very humbling and we are just getting started! You can… Read Entire Story »
Voting for the ASPCA $100K Challenge is on now
April 4, 2011
We need you to VOTE, VOTE, VOTE everyday starting today until April 15 to help KHS stay in the running for this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge. The top 50 shelters with the most votes will win the coveted contestant slots for this year’s Save More Lives Challenge. For the second year in a row, the… Read Entire Story »
KHS on Feral Cats
April 1, 2011
From our Director of Animal Welfare: KHS does not adopt out domestic cats to barns, only feral or unsocialized cats. Trap Neuter Return and Barn Cat programs are common practices in many animal welfare organizations and communities around the country. Included are some of the most progressive animal welfare shelters to save the lives of the great number… Read Entire Story »