Our News Archive: 2024
How to Keep Your Pets Safe This Winter
December 9, 2024
It’s that time of year again! The holidays are here and, as always, along with them comes the cold weather. Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe when the snow starts falling and temperatures begin to drop this winter: Keep warm & cozy Staying inside during cold weather is an important part… Read Entire Story »
Summer Pet Safety Tips
May 26, 2023
Summer is almost here, and with it comes the summer heat! While spending time out in the sun can be a fun way to pass the time, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind. Here are a few tips to make the best of this summer with your furry companion: Keep fresh water… Read Entire Story »
For the Love of Cats, Don’t Become a Kit-Napper!
March 30, 2023
Here at Kitsap Humane Society, we love kittens. I mean, who doesn’t? It’s because we love these wonderful tiny creatures so much that we urge you—don’t become a kit-napper! “Wait, what’s a kit-napper?” A kit-napper is a well-meaning, concerned individual who sees a kitten, or kittens, somewhere all alone and rushes into action to “save”… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week — Apple
March 21, 2023
Meet Apple! This gorgeous 12-year-old silver tabby is looking for a home to spend her golden years in! Apple is a talkative girl who loves to chatter at you throughout the day, and would make a great conversation buddy for someone who’s craving some gossip in their lives. Apple is very affectionate, and absolutely adores… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week — Quincy
March 13, 2023
Meet Quincy! Quincy is a three-year-old domestic shorthair cat with the most gorgeous gray coat. This pretty girl is very sweet and appreciates the human company and pets, but she may take a moment to adjust to her new home. Looking to befriend Quincy? It’s simple! Once she has settled into her new space she… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week — Chevy
March 6, 2023
Meet Chevy! This older gal is looking for a retirement home to spend her golden years in. Chevy can be slow to warm up at first, but with a few yummy treats, you will be fast friends. Chevy may be older, but she still loves to play. Here at KHS, she adores playing with stuffy… Read Entire Story »
KHS Weekly Construction Update: 3/3
March 3, 2023
An exciting and busy week of construction on the Russ & Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center! Each week, we’ll provide a blog update on our construction progress. As you’ll see in the photos, it’s really starting to take shape inside! This week, a lot of interior work was done (or continued) on the HVAC system,… Read Entire Story »
Spay & Neuter Awareness Month Success
March 1, 2023
Yesterday was World Spay Day and we celebrated by not only offering a Cat Fix Day to 30+ cats from low-income families but also by taking part in Pasado’s Safe Haven World Spay Month collective. As part of this joint effort, KHS and 17 other local organizations came together to tackle the immense backlog of… Read Entire Story »
21 Bunnies Arrive at KHS from Tacoma Hoarding Case
Just two weeks ago, The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County received an emergency phone call that more than 240 rabbits were living in unsafe, overcrowded conditions. They began the immense task of transferring all 246 bunnies into their care but knew right away that they would need help to find loving homes for… Read Entire Story »
Cultivate Compassion with our Brand New Apparel
Our brand-new apparel is here just in time for spring! And this season, we’re not just tending to our gardens, but our hearts as well. Here at KHS, we believe in compassion for pets and people alike! Cultivate compassion for our community in style with our limited-edition apparel. With four options to choose from through… Read Entire Story »