Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week – Tip Toe
Meet our handsome friend Tip Toe, whom we’re sure will steal your heart! Tip Toe is a 4-year-old terrier mix with lots of personality who is excited to join an active family! Coming to us in November, he is very dog social, playful and energetic, loving a good adventure and behaving wonderfully on car rides.... Read Entire Story » Adopt Me Now »Our News
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 »
A Message From Our Founder
April 9, 2010
Almeda Wilson followed her heart to realize a dream in the early 1950’s. She created the first Board of Directors in 1961, and incorporated KHS September 1963. She thanks all for keeping her dream alive. KHS since 1989 has operated from the Dickey Rd location. Most importantly, we keep the true Humane Society operating throughout… Read Entire Story »
A New Look and Feel at Kitsap Humane Society
April 2, 2010
Ah, the smell of fresh paint! A clean and upgraded look and feel is happening inside the KHS facility, thanks to Darren Corliss and his band of associates. We are grateful to Darren not only for donating his and his employees’ time, but also for introducing KHS to Color Consultant/Interior Designer Judith Rammel and the… Read Entire Story »
Bullet Proof Vests
March 31, 2010
Many thanks to a dedicated donor, worrying about lack of County funds and the state of our officers (and their families!) Our officers now finally have vests that are updated and functional, a frightening thought in light of recent events. Thank you!
Year of the Cat
March 12, 2010
May your whiskers be ruffled by only pleasant breezes, May your bowls be filled with tuna and sweet cream, May your dreams be blessed with legions of mice, And most of all, May you forever purr in peace –Barbara Younger
Statement from Executive Director Regarding Licensing Transition
Kitsap Humane Society truly values and thanks our county partners for collaborating on the transition of licensing services.This transition is in the best interest of all involved for the benefit of the community. For this we support and thank our partners Mr. Washington and Ms Buonanno Grennan, as well as the commissioners. The licensing program… Read Entire Story »
Join us at Wine, Wags & Whiskers
March 11, 2010
Join the Kitsap Humane Society for a night of wine, beer, food, music and more – all to benefit the homeless animals in the Kitsap Peninsula. Wine, Wags & Whiskers is an opportunity for the community to come out and try some of the great wines and beer from Western Washington. The wine or beer… Read Entire Story »
Cat Adoptions $25
March 3, 2010
Kitsap Humane Society strives to provide forever homes for our pets in need; however, with a mild winter and spring nearing we are beginning to see what is to come with our feline population within our shelter. We are currently experiencing a high number of felines and are overpopulated. As a shelter we do not… Read Entire Story »