KHS Construction Update – 9-15-23

September 21, 2023

Signs, Signs, Everywhere There’s Signs. It’s not just a great song, it’s the second-best thing to happen at the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center this week. All kinds of signs – donor signs for particular rooms, Braille signs, tribute signs to beloved pets, comical signs signaling that there is “no urination in this… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update 9-1-23

You’ve never seen such an excited group of veterinary professionals. As soon as they’d wrapped up their last surgery in the old space, they were carting supplies and equipment and furniture into the new Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center. It wasn’t without some sense of nostalgia for the years of camaraderie and success… Read Entire Story »

Help Us Clear the Shelter!

August 28, 2023

Media Contact: Mike Bush, Director of Communications (360) 692-6977 x 1206 mbush@kitsap-humane.org   KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY NEEDS HELP FINDING HOMES FOR DOGS DURING RENOVATION Silverdale, WA – Construction is currently underway on a number of new projects at Kitsap Humane Society (KHS), including a new low-cost veterinary clinic, a livestock holding barn, and renovation of… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update 8/24/23

We’re finally there! By this time next week, Veterinary Services will be moved into the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center. Of course, there’re a few odds and ends that need to be attended to – phones installed, computers hooked up, and the Fire Department inspection is happening as I write this – but by… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update 8/18/23

Well, it looks like we have ourselves a good ol’ fashioned Barn raisin’. Yesterday morning, we were greeted with a very, very welcome surprise. The first rebar-outfitted posts for The Barn were hoisted into place and we can finally see where the structure will stand. What’s more, the wooden forms for the concrete landscape curbing… Read Entire Story »

Online Auction to Benefit KHS – August 16-26

August 16, 2023

People donate all kinds of things to Kitsap Humane Society. Food, toys, pet beds, even cars – but it’s not often that it’s a house. Especially not a house that’s filled with such a cool array of collectibles. But that’s exactly what happened a couple of months ago when a community member with a shared… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 8/11/23

August 11, 2023

Good morning, friends! It was a big week construction-wise at KHS. Giant. Huge. Over at the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center, work is essentially done. Finished. Wow. Sure, there’s a few details to finish up and tests to be run, but the facility has been cleaned and everything is looking shiny and new. Veterinary… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Maverick

August 9, 2023

Name: Maverick Breed: Rottweiler Sex: Male Age: 4 Primary Colors: Black and Brown Just look at that face! This handsome 4-year-old Rottweiler mix is a sweet guy who loves to get his picture taken and has awesome floppy ears! He’s not a picky eater, and is easily motivated by food. He enjoys playing and sniffing,… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 8-4-23

August 8, 2023

If you aren’t up on your construction lingo, you might think a “punch list” is something that heavyweight fighters keep in their back pockets. To those in the know, however, it means we’re really, really, really close to opening the new Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center. On Monday, we completed our “pre-punch list walk-through,” which is –… Read Entire Story »

KHS Construction Update – 7/28/23

Details, details, details. It’s been another busy week at the Russ and Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center with plumbing being finished up, more kennels installed, and equipment being delivered and placed. And you know you’re getting close when they start putting in the small things. Like doorstops. Like sealing strip. Like ceiling tiles. Next up, electrical, mechanical,… Read Entire Story »