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My Furry Valentine results!
March 5, 2019
You showed them the love … Thanks to you, My Furry Valentine was awesome! From Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, animal Lovers across Kitsap (and from all parts of the world!) participated in our 3rd Annual My Furry Valentine Campaign presented by Earth Animal. We can’t believe the results! Over 220 valentines were sent to… Read Entire Story »

300 Rabbits Rescued
March 1, 2019
Kitsap Humane Society has admitted more than 200 of the estimated 300 rabbits coming to the shelter as part of an unprecedented rescue from an overcrowded home in Poulsbo. Most of the bunnies are in good health and are remarkably social and adoptable. About 45 of bunnies admitted so far require specialized veterinary care, such… Read Entire Story »

Winter Pet Safety Tips
February 11, 2019
Keep Pets Safe in Cold Weather Snow and cold temperatures are expected all week, so here are some cold weather tips to help you and your pets weather the storm. Cats and dogs should stay inside It’s a common belief that dogs and cats are resistant than people to cold weather because of their fur,… Read Entire Story »

Pints for Pets is Growing!
February 8, 2019
Pints for Pets is so much fun! If you haven’t joined us at one of these events, come check it out! Now in its fourth year, Pints for Pets was voted Best Local Charity Event 2018 in Sound Publishing’s “Best of” Central Kitsap and Bremerton contests. In 2018, our fantastic brewery partners and event attendees… Read Entire Story »

Adopt a Barn Cat!
February 5, 2019
If you’ve got a rodent problem and want to address it with natural pest control, consider adopting a Barn Cat from Kitsap Humane Society. The Barn Cat Program is for cats who aren’t a good fit as a pet in a home setting, although many do become friendly with their adopters. Many of these cats… Read Entire Story »

What a Year for Animals!
January 21, 2019
The numbers for 2018 are in, and it was another amazing year for the animals at Kitsap Humane Society! For the first time in its 110-year history, the annual lifesaving rate at KHS rose to 97 percent – among the highest in the nation for an open-admission, public shelter that admits nearly 7,000 pets a… Read Entire Story »

Help for Pets in Crisis
January 4, 2019
New Pet Protection Program provides temporary housing in domestic violence, other crises Kitsap Humane Society’s new Pet Protection Program offers a temporary safe haven for cats belonging to victims of domestic violence and people experiencing job loss, homelessness or other unexpected life changes. The program provides a foster home for cats until the pet owner… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Duke
December 18, 2018
Meet Duke (22521)! He isa sweet senior gentleman who is about 7 years old. This handsome boy appears tobe a Basset Hound/Pit Bull mix. He enjoys going for walks with you, sniffingall the exciting new smells in the grass, and romping around in the yard. Dukeis also house trained and enjoys playing with other dogs…. Read Entire Story »

Santa Paws … A Record-Breaking Turnout!
December 17, 2018
We are ho ho holidays here at Kitsap Humane Society after the completion of our fourth Santa Paws event last weekend! Over the course of four separate dates, we posed nearly 200 groups of people and pets with the man in red himself and raised just over $7,000 for shelter pets in need through this… Read Entire Story »

Holiday Adoptions
With kids on break and many adults taking time off over the holidays, it can be a wonderful time to add an adopted pet into the family. This can provide lots of time to bond, play, and spend quality time together! Make sure you’re ready for this important decision, though! Adopting a kitty or a… Read Entire Story »