Our News: Success Stories

A Life Transformed: Meet Dean

August 4, 2021

Two months ago, a community member and her child were walking along a local beach. They spotted something in the distance but had to move closer to see if their eyes were deceiving them. There, lying in the cold rain amongst the sand and rock, was a dog. His body was emaciated, and his limbs… Read Entire Story »

One Unique Cat Finds His Unique Forever Family

January 13, 2021

After almost two months at Kitsap Humane Society, our unique pal Thomas has found the loving family he always wanted.  Every kitty is a little different… Thomas is an adorable senior cat who came to Kitsap Humane Society as a stray. When Thomas came to us, his upper lip was red and sore. Our vets… Read Entire Story »

The Wonderful Life of Bindy

December 3, 2020

KHS Alum lives every dog’s dream Long-time Kitsap Humane Society supporter Denis Powers has found joy in providing his rescue dogs with the most adventurous and relaxing life he could. Over the years, Denis has adopted three cats from KHS as well as his dogs Spencer, Baily, Bindy, and Kyna. Denis felt that he had… Read Entire Story »

Donor Impact on One Sweet Dog

June 15, 2020

At KHS, our community of supporters make an impact on the vulnerable animals who find their way to our shelter. Here’s a story about what donors and sponsors make possible every day. Meet Luna, a 3-year-old Pit Bull/Basset Hound mix, who came to Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) needing veterinary treatment for a large, painful hematoma… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails — Working Dog Fern is Off to Serve for WD4C!

March 4, 2020

A KHS shelter dog with special skills has been selected for training to protect endangered wildlife and plants with Working Dogs for Conservation (WD4C).   Fern, a 1-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix, arrived at KHS as a stray and no one claimed her. Our canine behavior & training department discovered that while she was not a good… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails – Charley

December 10, 2019

We’re excited to share an update about a cute little pup named  Charley who was adopted by  Lary and Linda. Here’s how Lary and Linda say Charley is doing: “You know him as Sputnik, but that wasn’t really something we could stay with. He’s now renamed Charley, and he hasn’t just blossomed… he’s transformed. When… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails – Lokelani

November 5, 2019

We’re excited to share an update about a cute little kitten named Lokelani who was adopted by Chloe Stragier and her loving family. Here’s how Chloe says Lokelani is doing: “Lokelani is doing really well and so are we! We have renamed her Lokelani since she came from Maui. She seemed to settle in right… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails – Rosie

October 3, 2019

We’re excited to share an update about a beautiful pup named Rosie who was adopted by Krystle Macfarlane and her loving family. Here’s how Krystle says Rosie is doing: “Henrietta (Now Rosie) is doing AMAZING! Within an hour of getting to our house she settled in and she was at home. Her demeanor has done… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails – Zelda & Sushi

September 5, 2019

We’re excited to share an update about two adorable kittens, Zelda and Sushi, who were adopted earlier last month by Ashley Heaton. Here’s how Ashley says Zelda and Sushi are doing: “Sweetie pie is now named Zelda, and Briar is named Sushi and they are both doing so good! They are a complete joy and… Read Entire Story »

Happy Tails – Boomer!

August 1, 2019

We’re excited to share an update about this handsome boy,  Boomer, an  Australian Cattledog Mix who was recently adopted by Leila. Here’s how Leila says Boomer is doing: “Shermy, now Boomer, is doing awesome and loves his big brother! He’s very well behaved and mellow and such a good boy. His first vet checkup went… Read Entire Story »