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Final push needed for SSB 5356!

April 6, 2017

VOTERS IN WA STATE:  Tell the House to Pass the Tethering Law! Currently there are no protections for dogs who live on tethers/chains in Washington State.  SSB 5356 is a bill that will create basic humane standards for tethered dogs in our state (read more about the bill at the bottom of this story). Thanks to… Read Entire Story »

Spring Cleaning? Think of KHS!

March 21, 2017

Spring is officially here! Which means many people will get started on spring cleaning at home and at work. While you’re sorting through your items and deciding what to keep or toss, keep in mind that KHS can use many household items! Our full wishlist has a huge selection of items that we are always… Read Entire Story »

Eat and Drink with Kitsap Humane Society!

February 22, 2017

Each month, Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) partners with local area restaurants, wineries, pubs, and breweries to host fun events where you can visit with shelter animals, meet other animal lovers and help save the lives of dogs and cats in Kitsap! We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events. Just think,… Read Entire Story »

Action Alert: Two animal welfare bills need your support!

February 21, 2017

  Last week we asked for your help to get the Washington State Senate Law & Justice Committee to support a bill that would help reduce cruelty and neglect in our state- and it worked! SB 5356 has moved from that committee to the Rules Committee, along with another important animal welfare bill, SB 5094…. Read Entire Story »

Sending Valentines and Saving Lives!

February 16, 2017

The animals at Kitsap Humane Society are certainly feeling the love this February—and it’s all thanks to you!            From February 1 to February 14, animal lovers across Kitsap (and from all parts of the globe!) participated in our My Furry Valentine campaign. We are BLOWN AWAY by the results!   Over… Read Entire Story »

Action Alert: SB 5356 needs you!

February 13, 2017

Urgent Action Needed to help reduce cruelty and neglect of dogs in WA state! This Wednesday, February 15th, the Washington State Senate Law & Justice Committee will hold a hearing on a bill to create humane standards to address the tethering and chaining of dogs, SB 5356. The bill, which was developed with input from national… Read Entire Story »

Salem goes to prison!

January 30, 2017

Salem is going to prison… and he loves it! Salem is one of the hundreds of cats and kittens who is going to prison for much needed foster care, thanks to Kitsap Humane Society’s “Pawsitive Prison Program” in partnership with the Mission Creek Women’s Correctional Center in Belfair. Salem arrived at KHS in December with a… Read Entire Story »

KHS provides a helping hand

January 27, 2017

On Wednesday, January 25th Kitsap Humane Society staff were at the Salvation Army in Bremerton, supporting pets in need. The event, called “Project Connect” is an annual social service fair organized by the Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition that brings together social service and other agencies from around the county to provide “one stop shopping”… Read Entire Story »

Looking Back: A Year of Pints for Pets

January 1, 2017

In December of 2015, Kitsap Humane Society launched a new type of event called Pints for Pets.  Partnering with Central Dock in Port Orchard, we hosted a two-hour gathering where $1 from various pours and menu items was donated to help fund our lifesaving work. We saw over a hundred guests, raised over $400, and… Read Entire Story »