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Sadly, We Got Mail

This morning, 3 tiny kittens were found left by somebody in our mailbox.

The mailbox has no air holes, light, or insulation. Fortunately the young innocents survived, but were extremely shaken.

We appreciated at least the step to ensure the Humane Society may help these animals, but now take the chance to remind all that abusive actions also stem from simple ignorance.

If anybody has information regarding the party responsible, please encourage them to consider waiting a few hours for our opening in the future. Animal abandonment is serious in this county.

THANK YOU PET MEDICAL CENTER!!

We deeply thank our community partner and humane heroes at Pet Medical Center Apple Tree Cove!!

A Dog Wash fundraiser, held to enable KHS to accomplish its humane mission of charity, we hope you did not miss!

Want to know more? Please check their newsletter at:

http://kingstonvet.com/newsletter.php

Homecoming 9/11

HOMECOMING – ANNUAL PET ADOPTATHON & FESTIVAL
(Sponsored by PetCo)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 10AM – 4PM
KITSAP COUNTY FAIRGRUONDS

Homecoming is an adoptathon and festival to help homeless animals find forever families and celebrate their Homecoming! The event is open to the public and people are encouraged to bring their own pets. Even if they are not intending to adopt this is a great way for people to show their support and participate in contests and games.

Rescue Groups participating:
• Kitsap Humane Society
• Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County

Happy Birthday Pawsitive Alliance!

This wonderful organization turned 5 this summer!

Please check their website at:

http://www.pawsitivealliance.org/index.asp

Tell them how much you love Kitsap and the support shared!

Cats n' Dogs Event Sept 4th 12 - 5 pm at KHS

Visit KHS on Sept. 4th from 12 - 5pm to celebrate "Cats n' Dogs."

  • Face painting and craft activities for the kids (bring a photo of your favorite kitty)
  • Shelter tours and get a sneak peak at our new cattery plans
  • View cat demonstrations
  • Speak with experts on feline education and behavior
  • Raffles, activities and prizes!!
  • And ask about our cat adoption specials - Sept. 4th weekend ONLY!!

Our Apologies!

We thank you the patient public for hanging in there with us!

Weather conditions created a very heavy kitten season for KHS, and a rash of animals in dangerous situations such as hot cars.

Our team of folks is working hard to provide prompt priority care to animals most in need, thank you for your understanding.

We have also recently received great support from our volunteers to assist with phone lines and adoptions.

Is there really a connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence or other types of human violence?

Taken from American Humane Association for education purposes:

Numerous studies have shown a strong connection of this type of violence, and children who engage in acts of cruelty often graduate to violence against other children if not stopped.

Following are some statistics on domestic violence and animal cruelty:

Battered Women:
71% of abused women report that their batterers have threatened to hurt/kill their pets and have done so.

32% of battered women with children report that their children have hurt or killed pets.

Help Us Promote Animal Krackers

KHS' gala auction event Animal Krackers will take place on September 25, 2010. We are very excited about the updates to the event that will make it bigger and better than ever. Click here to learn more.

We want to fill the convention center to its 300 person capacity that night and need your assistance with promotion. Please download the Animal Krackers flyer and post it in as many places as you can.

Get the flyer here.

An Urgent Need to Find Homes for Cats

We are currently in a state of crisis with the unusually heavy kitten season. We abound with highly adoptable, social cats in need of forever and even temporary foster homes.

This is a plea to our community to come learn the joys of living with a feline.

All adoption fees are waived from today August 10th through August 16th for adult felines. As well, those interested in trying out a feline temporarily, or being a lifesaving foster may contact Heidi Dahl at hdahl@kitsap-humane.org.

Woofstock 2010 Annual Pet Adoption and Music Festival

Join KHS and many other rescue organizations for outdoor fun with food, fun and adoptable pets, all to support animals in need of finding their forever homes.

Musical guests include: The Dave Hannon Band and The Fentons, as well as other local artists. Merchants will be present offering pet related products and services.

The event is free to all.

Saturday, Aug 7
10:00a to 4:30p
University of Puget Sound in Tacoma

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