Our News Archive: 2022
For the Love of Cats, Don’t Become a Kit-Napper!
May 2, 2022
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 »
Ways to Support KHS in April
April 5, 2022
This April, you can help second chances start at KHS for pets in need by supporting our various April events! Vote for Dr. Jennifer Stonequist as Petco Love’s National Unsung Hero! For the last eleven years, many of us have known Dr. Jennifer “Dr. Jen” Stonequist, our Director of Shelter Medicine, as a hero to… Read Entire Story »
Meet Puppuccino Pal Sponsor, Urban City Brew Co.
March 1, 2022
It is our pleasure to introduce you to our March Puppuccino Pal Sponsor, Urban City Brew Co. Located off Silverdale Way, this family-owned coffee shop focuses on strong ties and good coffee! Urban City Brew Co. serves Ootopia Coffee Roasters and offers military discounts seven days a week! “My husband and I purchased Urban City… Read Entire Story »
Grant Funding Supports Foster Care, Community Cats & Free Vaccines
December 2, 2021
Kitsap Humane Society Participating in Petco Love Vaccine Initiative KHS is participating in Petco Love’s allocation of 1 million free pet vaccines to its existing community-based animal welfare partners to distribute to family pets in need. We are thrilled to join together with Petco Love in taking action to help end life-threatening diseases, preventable by… Read Entire Story »
KHS in the News: Shelter Working on New Vet Clinic
November 30, 2021
Originally published in the Kitsap Sun, Nov. 30, 2021, by Ata Shaheen, Kitsap Sun Reporter When Lenora Lee’s German Shepherd Lola suddenly got sick and needed emergency surgery in 2020, she was turned away from a private vet because she couldn’t afford the procedure. Turning to Kitsap Humane Society, Lee expected to become separated from… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week — Kit Kat
November 22, 2021
Meet Kit Kat! Kit Kat is an affectionate 10-year-old tabby who is looking for the purr-fect retirement home! This adorable boy is an absolute lovebug and just wants to snuggle up next to you and nap! Kit Kat would adore a hidey bed in his future home, or a nice quiet bookshelf to sleep on… Read Entire Story »
KHS Receives Million-Dollar Gift for New Vet Center
November 18, 2021
Kitsap Humane Society has received a million-dollar gift towards the second phase of the shelter’s lifesaving capital campaign project from two generous supporters and Bainbridge Island residents, Russ and Linda Young. With their gift, the future vet clinic will be named the Russ & Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center, with plans to break ground in… Read Entire Story »
Announcing Changes to Our Adoptions Process
May 18, 2021
Dear friends, Kitsap Humane Society is pleased to announce that beginning Wednesday, June 2, the shelter will transition from an appointment-based adoption process to a walk-up and queue-based first-come, first-served adoption system. We will no longer be operating on an appointment-only system! In March 2020, KHS converted to an appointment-based adoption process to ensure the… Read Entire Story »
Pet of the Week — Tammy
December 21, 2020
Meet Tammy! This seasoned sweetie would love to serve as your one and only Chief Couch Potato. Tammy is a big gal who wants nothing more than to be right by your side. She is very loving and gives A+ full-body leans. Tammy is super snuggly and would love to spend her days and nights… Read Entire Story »
KHS Volunteer Molly Clark Wins Best Community Volunteer
November 23, 2020
As a result of her dedicated work as a Kitsap Humane Society volunteer, the community has voted Molly Clark “Best Community Volunteer” in the Best of Central Kitsap/Bremerton competition hosted by Sound Publishing. About seven years ago Molly began volunteering at Kitsap Humane Society. Molly has always felt at home here at KHS. Here she… Read Entire Story »