Independent Audit of KHS Completed

July 26, 2012

The audit KHS promised to undertake several months ago was completed July 24. Independent auditors investigated concerns that had been voiced over the past year regarding KHS and its Board of Directors. To read the audit in its entirety, click here. Please note that the current board and administration of KHS are reviewing the recommendations… Read Entire Story »

Snapshots from Slate

July 20, 2012

Meet Slate: He’s a real winner. In fact, we recently named him shelter employee of the month! Slate has definitely earned some time off, so we rewarded him with a relaxing kennel break vacation hosted by a KHS volunteer. While he was away, he kept us updated on his adventures. These are just a few… Read Entire Story »

Summer Lovin’ Adoption Special

July 19, 2012

Find your furry forever friend during our Summer Lovin’ Special. All adult dogs and cats are half off (1 year and older. Excludes purebreds). Plus, all kittens are 2 for the price of 1. Promotion ends July 31 and does not apply to animals at adoption outreach locations.    

Meet our Pet of the Week Mr. Night

July 18, 2012

Hello, my name is Mr. Night (Intake #10775) and I would be very pleased to meet you, especially if we start with a little petting. I can be shy at first, but I warm up quickly when you pay me some attention. Shelter volunteers tell me all the time how friendly and affectionate I am…. Read Entire Story »

A ferret “tail”: rehoming rescues

July 6, 2012

It started with a phone call.   Phillip Stump needed help. He has his wife, April, the founder of Angel Babies Ferret Rescue of Bremerton, had been rescuing and rehoming ferrets in Kitsap County for many years. But now April was critically ill. Caring for 28 ferrets while also going to work and spending time… Read Entire Story »

Meet Our Friend Tom

July 3, 2012

Hello, my name is Tom (Intake #19679) and, I admit, I love attention. Just scratch my cheeks and I’ll be your best friend forever. Though sometimes I have a funny way of showing it and I’m not afraid to let you know when I’m ready for some alone time. So I’m looking for an adult… Read Entire Story »

Learn About Volunteering at Upcoming Info Session

Kitsap Humane Society is hosting an information session from 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, in the Training Center for anyone who is interested in joining our volunteer team! Topics to be covered include what we do in each department here at the shelter, what the current volunteer opportunities are and how to get started. Volunteers must… Read Entire Story »

Ruby is a Real Gem!

June 26, 2012

Hi, my name is Ruby (Intake #19083) and I’m a real gem! So I just can’t figure out why I was left in a box on the side of the road a few months ago. I mean, I am pretty smart. I know commands like “stay,” “off” and “drop.” Plus, I’m house-trained and I’ll even… Read Entire Story »

Meet Our Pet of the Week Rocky!

June 20, 2012

Yo! My name is Rocky (Intake #18243) and I’ve been hanging out at the shelter since February when my family moved and left me behind. I’ve still been working out, though (on my training, that is). I know how to “sit,” “stay,” “come” and “heel.” But I’m not all work. I’m friendly and I love… Read Entire Story »

Harvard’s Day Out

June 18, 2012

Harvard is one of our longtime pit bulls that recently went on a much-needed kennel break. Often times, staff, volunteers and foster parents will bring animals home for some quality time out of the shelter. Below is one volunteer’s personal account of her weekend with Harvard: “Harvard had a great weekend. This boy adores people… Read Entire Story »