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The Power of Giving

December 22, 2016

This Holiday Season, there are so many ways to give. We are reminded of the great power of your gifts, whether that’s the gift of your time, voice, donations, or goods – YOU provide the means to not only save a life, but provide support for important life saving programs. When you give, you help… Read Entire Story »

Winter Pet Safety Tips

December 8, 2016

It’s been an especially cold winter in Kitsap so far this year, so it’s more important than ever to make sure your pets are safe and comfortable. Check out these cold weather pet safety tips!   Stay inside!  Cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. It’s a common belief that dogs and… Read Entire Story »

195 pets adopted in just 4 days!

December 1, 2016

  The Thanksgiving weekend was a special one for many homeless pets thanks to huge turnout by community members at a very special adoption event! From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) partnered with Zappos and Best Friends Animal Society to waive all adoption fees to help pets find homes for the… Read Entire Story »

All Adoption Fees Waived 11/25-11/28

November 21, 2016

The holiday season is about family, and this Thanksgiving, we’re inspired to complete more families than ever and give homeless pets the gift of a home for the holidays! We are partnering with Best Friends Animal Society and Zappos.com to offer fee-waived (FREE!) adoptions for ALL shelter pets (kittens, adult cats, puppies, adult dogs, and small animals!) starting… Read Entire Story »

Livestock and Bad Weather

November 12, 2016

As fall and winter arrive, bad weather moves in and daylight becomes shorter and shorter. This October, Kitsap County saw record breaking rain fall records and the storms and power outages of 2016 are expected again this winter. Bad weather is not just an inconvenience for pet owners, but can actually be a safety concern-… Read Entire Story »

Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

November 4, 2016

Have you been naughty or nice? Come see Santa for a very small price! KHS’ Annual Santa Paws Pet and Family portraits is just around the corner! Each event costs $20 per family and the pictures will be digital file only (our photographers will be sending participants from each event a link to view and… Read Entire Story »

Day in the life: Dad the Dog

October 28, 2016

On July 29th, a woman arrived at our doors, distressed and close to tears. She had been homeless and living in her car, and she knew she could no longer care for her beloved pet of 7 years. That pet’s name is Dad, and our staff and volunteers affectionately call him “Dad the Dog”. Dad is… Read Entire Story »

Fall Into Proper Pet Safety!

October 17, 2016

Goodbye Summer … Hello Fall! October is well underway and the people of Kitsap County often “fall” into two categories.  There are those who mourn the end of summer, clinging desperately to their flip-flops, shorts and sunscreen.  And there are those (like me) who ADORE everything about fall.  I love the changing of the leaves,… Read Entire Story »

23rd Animal Krackers A Success!

October 7, 2016

On Saturday, October 1st over 400 KHS supporters came together at the Clearwater Casino for the 23rd Annual Animal Krackers Auction and Gala. What an amazing night! Guests bid on 31 silent auction items, 17 desserts and 16 live auction items and together, raised over $330,000! This also includes the funds raised by the Online… Read Entire Story »

Online Auction for the Animals–A Success!!!

September 21, 2016

The Second Annual Kitsap Humane Society Online Auction for the Animals closed on September 17  after being open for two weeks. This year’s auction featured nearly 200 unique and fun items for supporters from around the country to bid on. We are blown away by the success of this year’s auction! We knew KHS supporters… Read Entire Story »