KHS Launches Pet Protection Program
Help for victims of domestic violence,
job loss & crisis

Kitsap Humane Society’s Pet Protection Program offers a temporary safe haven for cats belonging to victims of domestic violence and people experiencing job loss, homelessness or other unexpected life changes. The program provides a foster home for cats until the pet owner finds stable housing for a period up to 90 days, at no cost to the pet owner.

Cats will be cared for in approved KHS foster homes, as well as at the shelter, or in area veterinary offices and boarding facilities when needed. 

"Each year, we have over 100 cats surrendered due to the owner being homeless, getting evicted, having their house foreclosed on, going through a divorce/separation, being unable to afford the daily care of the animal, or due to the health of the owner," said Sarah Moody-Cook, KHS Director of Animal Welfare. "This program empowers pet owners by giving them the opportunity to get back on their feet without having to give up a beloved family member or worry about who will care for their pet during a time of crisis."
I t was a great year for the animals, thanks to your generous support! We're grateful to all the animal lovers in our region for helping KHS build a more humane community!
New Time-Lapse Video of Shelter Project!
So much progress has been made since September, when construction began on our new Pet Adoption Center opening in summer of 2019. Every month in Shelter Tails, we'll share a new video to update you on our construction progress.

We're also making progress on our capital campaign fundraising goals, raising $5.6 million toward toward our $7.5 million goal. We've still got $1.9 million to go! If you're interested in making an investment in our new animal shelter, please contact Donor Relations Director Tom Weed or Executive Director Eric Stevens. They'd love to give you a personal tour.
Waiting for the Right Family: Meet Gina!
Watch the video and please share it widely. We know that Gina's forever family is out there -- please help us find them! If you're interested in Gina, please contact Ashley at acipolletti@kitsap-humane.org
Adorable Adoptable
Meet Flora
Meet Flora! Flora was brought to our shelter in pretty rough condition and was absolutely terrified. She is an adorable Jack Russell Terrier mix who is about 4 years old.

With the help of our staff here at the shelter Flora has slowly, but surely, come out of her shell and is learning to trust that humans will not harm her. This sweet girl has a calm and gentle personality and is looking for a quiet home where she can settle in and grow in confidence.

Once she is comfortable, Flora loves snuggling up on your lap for cuddles and will give you all the kisses! She just wants a family to show her what a little love and kindness can look like. Flora deserves a home that can provide her all the attention, toys, snacks, and cuddles she has been longing for! Will you open your home and your heart to this special dog in need?
Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Kim and Chloe
Kim and Chloe are a mother-daughter volunteer team who have been helping out at Kitsap Humane Society since 2014!

This amazing duo comes all the way from Seattle each week to volunteer at our shelter. They walk dogs, volunteer doing laundry and washing dishes, and help at our events!

Kim and Chloe have a special heart for smaller dogs and dogs in need of medical care, so you can always find them giving those dogs a little extra love each week. Thank you, Kim and Chloe, for all you do for KHS and our shelter pets! 
Community Spotlight
Meet our Pawtastic Pals!
Kitsap Humane Society has amazing Pawtastic Pals and we're excited to share the creative ways our supporters fundraise for our shelter!

This past month, @jenmartineztattoo held a drawing with proceeds benefiting KHS. With a donation to KHS, patrons were entered into a drawing for a free tattoo. Jen raised over $2,000 for shelter pets through her Pawtastic Pals fundraiser! She helped make a LOT of tails wag.

Our friends at Z Bones on Bainbridge Island held a Holiday Partay with pet photos with Santa and professional pet massages -- all benefiting shelter pets! Z Bones donated over $600 to KHS from this fundraiser and we're so thankful for their support.

And we can’t forget our Facebook fundraising Pawtastic Pals! This past year, hundreds of KHS supporters held online Facebook fundraisers to help shelter pets. Raising between $50 and $2,000, our Facebook Pawtastic Pals made their birthdays and other special occasions fundraisers for the animals in our care.
Jen Martinez Tattoo held a drawing to raise funds for KHS!

Together our Facebook Pawtastic Pals raised more than $40,000 for Kitsap Humane Society this year!!!

If you’d like to fundraise on behalf of shelter pets, learn more here . And if you have a celebration coming up and want to fundraise through Facebook, get details here.
January Events
Many Thanks to Our Grand Shelter Sponsor:
Kitsap Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; Tax ID: 91-0728353