Shelter will open at 1 p.m. Saturday

August 1, 2012

The shelter will open one hour late (1 p.m.) on Saturday, August 4 so employees can attend the memorial service for staff member Lance Matsushima. Lance was a beloved member of our animal care staff and spent many years prior as a dedicated volunteer. He will be dearly missed. Click here to read his obituary in… Read Entire Story »

Purr It Forward

Find your forever feline friend during our Purr It Forward special. All adult cat fees are now “donation only” meaning you pay the donation amount of your choice (1 year and older. Excludes purebreds). Plus, all kittens are 2 for the price of 1. Promotion ends Sept. 2 and does not apply to animals at… Read Entire Story »

Sweet Emily is our Pet of the Week

Hi, my name is Emily (Intake #18157) and I’ve been at the shelter since February. People here tell me it’s a real shame a girl as pretty as me has been homeless for so long. I guess it’s because I’m special. I have feline leukemia, but I’m completely healthy and happy. I’m a lover and… Read Entire Story »

Pay any donation amount for adult cats

July 28, 2012

Find your furry forever friend during our Summer Lovin’ Special. We’ve added a new incentive to this special. All adult cat fees are now “donation only” meaning you pay the donation amount of your choice. And adult dogs are still half off (1 year and older. Excludes purebreds). Plus, all kittens are 2 for the price of… Read Entire Story »

Rascal is waiting to meet you!

July 26, 2012

Hi, they call me Rascal (Intake #19845), but don’t be fooled by my name or my age. I’m a friendly guy and I’m still pretty spry. I’m a curious soul interested in checking out my surroundings, new toys and whatever it is you’re up to at any given moment. I like being outside and I… Read Entire Story »

Independent Audit of KHS Completed

The audit KHS promised to undertake several months ago was completed July 24. Independent auditors investigated concerns that had been voiced over the past year regarding KHS and its Board of Directors. To read the audit in its entirety, click here. Please note that the current board and administration of KHS are reviewing the recommendations… Read Entire Story »

Snapshots from Slate

July 20, 2012

Meet Slate: He’s a real winner. In fact, we recently named him shelter employee of the month! Slate has definitely earned some time off, so we rewarded him with a relaxing kennel break vacation hosted by a KHS volunteer. While he was away, he kept us updated on his adventures. These are just a few… Read Entire Story »

Summer Lovin’ Adoption Special

July 19, 2012

Find your furry forever friend during our Summer Lovin’ Special. All adult dogs and cats are half off (1 year and older. Excludes purebreds). Plus, all kittens are 2 for the price of 1. Promotion ends July 31 and does not apply to animals at adoption outreach locations.    

Meet our Pet of the Week Mr. Night

July 18, 2012

Hello, my name is Mr. Night (Intake #10775) and I would be very pleased to meet you, especially if we start with a little petting. I can be shy at first, but I warm up quickly when you pay me some attention. Shelter volunteers tell me all the time how friendly and affectionate I am…. Read Entire Story »

A ferret “tail”: rehoming rescues

July 6, 2012

It started with a phone call.   Phillip Stump needed help. He has his wife, April, the founder of Angel Babies Ferret Rescue of Bremerton, had been rescuing and rehoming ferrets in Kitsap County for many years. But now April was critically ill. Caring for 28 ferrets while also going to work and spending time… Read Entire Story »