4th of July Pet Tips

July 2, 2018

Independence Day is a fun day of celebration for many people, but for a lot of animals the noise and commotion of parades, crowded gatherings and fireworks is terrifying. Dogs and cats are far more sensitive to sound than humans. Terrified pets will run, dash through open doors, jump through windows (yes, even through the… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Fiyero

June 27, 2018

Meet Fiyero (ID 74224)! He is a dignified 3-year-old gray and white gentleman. Fiyero is a gorgeous long-haired kitty who enjoys spending his days sprawled out on a shelf watching birds out the window. He can be playful at times and would enjoy a home where he can have a cat tree and lots of… Read Entire Story »

Dog Foster Homes Needed!

June 26, 2018

Love Dogs? Be A Foster Parent! If you want to help shelter dogs from the comfort of your own home, consider fostering a dog from Kitsap Humane Society! Foster homes help us expand the capacity to help animals in need of care. So far this year, more than 50 dogs have benefited from foster care,… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Durian

June 20, 2018

Meet Durian (ID 74629)! He is an adorable tan and white pittie mix looking for a loving home. Durian is a big goofball! He loves tennis balls and will run around the yard playing fetch (and sometimes keep away)! This big, wiggly boy will do anything for a treat and they sure are the way… Read Entire Story »

Homes Needed for Longtime Pets

June 12, 2018

We Go the Extra Mile for Pets Needing Special Homes At Kitsap Humane Society, we pride ourselves in being the “little shelter that could.” Despite our outdated facility, our staff and volunteers accomplish amazing things. We know our community is counting on us to save lives – not just of puppies and kittens, but also… Read Entire Story »

Pet of the Week – Sansa

Meet Sansa (ID 74823)! She’s an incredibly sweet 1-year-old black and white kitty with the cutest meow ever. Sansa looks simply graceful when she kneads her blankets and head butts your hands. Her eyes are stunning shades of yellowy-golds and greens. When she’s rolling around and then meows at you, you can feel the love!… Read Entire Story »

How to Start Running with Your Dog–Just in Time for PetsWALK!

PetsWALK is five weeks away — here’s how you and your dog can get ready!   🐾 Start fundraising to earn cool prizes from our PetsWALK Prize Sponsor Kurgo! Setting up your fundraising page is EASY! Visit petswalk.rallybound.org to sign-up and find out more.   🐾 Start training with your dog so you’re ready for the 5K! Kurgo has some… Read Entire Story »

KHS Rescues Hens & Chicks from Cockfighting Ring

June 7, 2018

Kitsap Humane Society’s Animal Control officers and shelter staff rescued 70 hens and chicks from an illegal cockfighting operation in rural Port Orchard, following a law enforcement raid in which more than 300 fighting roosters were seized. The rescued birds included 17 hens, 29 juvenile birds and 20 baby birds, most of them game birds…. Read Entire Story »

License Your Pets, Win Prizes!

Pet Licenses Help Lost Pets Get Home: License or Renew to Enter Fun Prize Drawing! Did you know that 75 percent of lost pets never make it home? Many of those pets are brought to our shelter, and sadly, without a license or microchip,we’re unable to reunite them with their families. Licenses help pets get… Read Entire Story »

Kitten & Puppy Season is Here!

Summer is on the way, and kitten season (and puppy season) is in full effect! May was busy, busy, busy with dozens of puppies arriving at the shelter, and more than 200 kittens in KHS foster homes… and we’re just getting started! Hundreds of puppies and kittens will need our help (and yours!) this spring… Read Entire Story »