Our News Archive: 2023

Summer Pet Safety Tips

May 26, 2023

Summer is almost here, and with it comes the summer heat! While spending time out in the sun can be a fun way to pass the time, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind. Here are a few tips to make the best of this summer with your furry companion: Keep fresh water… Read Entire Story »

For the Love of Cats, Don’t Become a Kit-Napper!

March 30, 2023

Here at Kitsap Humane Society, we love kittens. I mean, who doesn’t? It’s because we love these wonderful tiny creatures so much that we urge you—don’t become a kit-napper! “Wait, what’s a kit-napper?” A kit-napper is a well-meaning, concerned individual who sees a kitten, or kittens, somewhere all alone and rushes into action to “save”… Read Entire Story »

KHS Weekly Construction Update: 3/3

March 3, 2023

An exciting and busy week of construction on the Russ & Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center! Each week, we’ll provide a blog update on our construction progress. As you’ll see in the photos, it’s really starting to take shape inside! This week, a lot of interior work was done (or continued) on the HVAC system,… Read Entire Story »

Spay & Neuter Awareness Month Success

March 1, 2023

Yesterday was World Spay Day and we celebrated by not only offering a Cat Fix Day to 30+ cats from low-income families but also by taking part in Pasado’s Safe Haven World Spay Month collective. As part of this joint effort, KHS and 17 other local organizations came together to tackle the immense backlog of… Read Entire Story »

21 Bunnies Arrive at KHS from Tacoma Hoarding Case

Just two weeks ago, The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County received an emergency phone call that more than 240 rabbits were living in unsafe, overcrowded conditions. They began the immense task of transferring all 246 bunnies into their care but knew right away that they would need help to find loving homes for… Read Entire Story »

Cultivate Compassion with our Brand New Apparel

Our brand-new apparel is here just in time for spring! And this season, we’re not just tending to our gardens, but our hearts as well. Here at KHS, we believe in compassion for pets and people alike! Cultivate compassion for our community in style with our limited-edition apparel. With four options to choose from through… Read Entire Story »

KHS Weekly Construction Update: 2/24

February 24, 2023

An exciting and busy week of construction on the Russ & Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center! Each week, we’ll provide a blog update on our construction progress. This week and next, metal stud interior wall framing, sidewalk prep, and siding installation are all happening! And very excitingly, work will begin next week on a new… Read Entire Story »

KHS Closed: 2/23/2023

February 23, 2023

KHS is CLOSED today, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather and road conditions. Tail wags to our amazing staff and volunteers for coming in to care for our animals. Be safe and stay warm! Adorable adoptable Marley hopes to see everyone tomorrow!

KHS Weekly Construction Update: 2/17

February 17, 2023

Construction continues on the Russ & Linda Young Veterinary Lifesaving Center! Each week, we’ll provide a blog update on our construction progress. This week, the interior fire sprinkler was installed along with siding. The HVAC system was also roughed in, and curb and gutter prep began. Today, exterior doors were received. Next week, work will… Read Entire Story »