I found an Angel

February 19, 2010

Ms. Angelica, my favorite feline buddy, has been hanging out scared at the back of her kennel for quite a while now. We had a huge breakthrough recently, Ms. Angelica approves of the new menu options, and is willing to nibble for us if accompanied with some gentle petting. Please come see our little Angel!… Read Entire Story »

Spread the Word to Help Save Lives!

February 15, 2010

The single most important thing that we can do to save animals from all the suffering and death that their overpopulation causes is to spay and neuter them. The Kitsap Humane Society is dedicated to helping end this crisis by offering and promoting spaying and neutering. Just one unaltered female cat and her offspring can… Read Entire Story »

“I was looking for a soul..”

February 9, 2010

“I was looking for a soul, somebody nobody else wanted. We needed a lap cat for our daughter who is chronically ill. We needed to find somebody therapeutic. We found a darling with a raspy meow, that had probably been through much just like us. We found Allie, she’s not aggressive and in fact loves… Read Entire Story »

Are You Prepared? Estate Planning for People and Their Pets

February 3, 2010

KHS is hosting a free estate planning seminar on February 24 at 6pm. The location TBA. The seminar topics are: Financial Investments; Legalities regarding charitable gifts; Estate planning for you and your Pets; and Tax deduction opportunities. Brian George, Financial Advisor, Edwards Jones – Richard Shattuck, Estate Planning Attorney and Brad Orser, CPA are the… Read Entire Story »

Teachers and Students Supporting the Animals at KHS

We are sending a BIG THANK YOU to the many teachers and students throughout the local schools. So many have chosen (and continue to choose) KHS as a place to learn about the needs of homeless animals and to have students engage in diverse ways to show their support Teachers have brought their students in… Read Entire Story »

For the Love of Animals

January 31, 2010

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14 as a time for folks to express their love for one another with gifts, cards, flowers and the like. Knowing that so many people care deeply about pets, KHS is providing a new opportunity for the animals in the shelter to feel an even greater outpouring of love… Read Entire Story »

KHS Staff Changes

Jon Teer has served our mission as Coordinator of Animal Care and Control and has recently been promoted to the new position of Chief of Animal Control. Kim McKoy joined the Kitsap Humane Society last fall as the new Director of Community Outreach. Her responsibilities are focused on public relations, marketing, and leading the overall… Read Entire Story »

2010 Year of the Cat

January 26, 2010

Cats in Chinese folklore are often bad luck; however we are looking to change their bad luck streak this year! Cats like other companions make our lives more full, worthwhile, and particularly rodent free. This year you will see major improvement to our feline kennels, including our Feline Free Roam Area for behavioral therapy. Throughout… Read Entire Story »

Letter to the Shelter

December 22, 2009

To our supporters, thank YOU for playing a part in ending pet overpopulation and abuse. We received this letter from a caring member of the community: I have to say that this is probably the best Humane Society I have ever been to. The people here are really professional, and the shelter is spotless clean…. Read Entire Story »

Holidays Abound With Small Miracles

Despite the frozen pipes and window scraping, the joy of compassion fills our building. Peaches, long a director favorite, was just adopted by a fellow feline lover. For weeks Peaches hid at the back of her kennel, terrified and ready to protect herself. Undaunted, caring volunteers and staff poured one-on-one attention into our little friend…. Read Entire Story »