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

Kittens Have Arrived at KHS!!!

May 25, 2010

Kitten Season has begun! It is the time of year when cats give birth and flood animal shelters nationwide with homeless litters. Why Does Kitten Season Occur? In 2009, KHS altered 802 kittens and in 2010 is offering a Litter Abatement Program. When warm weather coincides with female cats’ heat cycles, female cats go into… Read Entire Story »

Did You Know?

May 24, 2010

Washington is rated the #8 best state for care of animals! Local rescues, volunteers, vets, and businesses make this all possible. Thank you!

Pet Licensing Kitsap County

May 21, 2010

As you may have heard, pet licensing services for unincorporated Kitsap County are being transferred from the Humane Society to Kitsap County. During this transition, we are working together to transfer your pet’s information from the Humane Society to the County, coordinating procedures between both entities and updating pet owners. For more information on how… Read Entire Story »

KHS Has a New YouTube Channel

May 18, 2010

We are sending out a very special thank you to volunteer Brandon Heinemann. Because of his skill with a video camera, and his love for animals, we now have videos showcasing some of our Great 8 and 9 Lives pets online. And we would be remiss if we did not send out a great big… Read Entire Story »

TWO DIFFERENT DOCTORS’ OFFICES

May 14, 2010

Forwarded to us today: TWO DIFFERENT DOCTORS’ OFFICES Two patients limp into two different medical clinics with the same complaint. Both have trouble walking and appear to require a hip replacement. The FIRST patient is examined within the hour, is x-rayed the same day and has a time booked for surgery the following week. The… Read Entire Story »

Kitsap Humane Society New Hours Effective May 15th

May 10, 2010

To better serve you, Kitsap Humane Society’s new hours begin May 15th, 2010. Kitsap Humane Society – Open 7 days a week ADMISSIONS: (owner surrenders, private cremations and euthanasia requests) By Appointment Only during the hours of 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. No appointment necessary for strays PET VIEWING HOURS: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m…. Read Entire Story »

Pit N’ Kit Sponsored Adoption Special

May 2, 2010

Thanks to a generous donor, adoption fees have been waived for adult cats (3yrs +) and preselected pit bulls until our donation dollars have been depleted. This is a limited time, first come first serve offer. Adult cats and pit bulls account for the largest population of homeless shelter pets; therefore, Kitsap Humane Society is… Read Entire Story »

Save Washington Pets

April 23, 2010

Help save dogs and cats in Washington by supporting a spay/neuter assistance bill in the next state legislative session! A bill will be introduced that will help pay for spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats owned by low-income individuals, and spay/neuter surgeries for feral and free-roaming cats. We need affordable and accessible spay/neuter surgery throughout… Read Entire Story »

Shelter to Close for One Day for a Paint Refresh

April 19, 2010

KHS will be closed on Sunday, April 25 so that the lobby and other areas of the shelter can be painted. Many thanks to Darren Corliss and his colleagues for this wonderful contribution. Normal shelter hours will resume on Monday, April 26.

Euthanasia Rate Falls Again!

April 15, 2010

Once again thanks to skilled and compassionate teams, our euthanasia rate has fallen. Year to date, we are at 5%! This is in comparison to a rate of 47% in 2004, which settled to 24% for the next several years and continued. We anxiously await kitten season and its impact meanwhile, as the fight is… Read Entire Story »