SHELTER TAILS
November 2016
What's Happening at KHS
Adorable Adoptable
Dad the Dog

Meet Dad, who our staff and volunteers affectionately call "Dad the Dog". Dad is a handsome, stocky American Pit Bull Terrier with a huge, endearing smile and happy, wiggly bum. Passed over by adopters for months, possibly due to his breed or color, and closing in on 100 days of being here at the shelter and waiting for a new home, we want to show off the amazing dog that our staff and volunteers have come to know and love. Our hope is that this glimpse into Dad the Dog's life at KHS will inspire a family to open their heart and home to him. 

Volunteer Spotlight
Big thanks to the Port Orchard Groomery

We appreciate the Port Orchard Groomery for helping make our shelter pets even more beautiful. Shelter animals like Heidi and Annie have received much-needed grooming thanks to the caring groomers at Port Orchard Groomery. If you’re looking for a new place to take your pets, stop in and check them out. They are a professional full-service salon and specialize in dog grooming, cat grooming, styling, and nail clipping. They also provide a variety of premium dog foods, premium cat foods, and pet supplies. 

Big News for Black Friday
Watch our Website and Facebook page for something big coming on Black Friday!
Petco Foundation Supports KHS!
KHS is thrilled to unveil its newest vehicle, a Ford Transit Connect van, which is helping us save more lives than ever! The new vehicle was purchased thanks to a generous investment from the Petco Foundation and is on the road all over the county, region and state on an almost daily basis with KHS staff and volunteers. The new van is used to transport animals and supplies to/from events, deliver cats to our off-site adoption locations, pick up kittens at our prison foster program, and transfer at-risk pets from our rescue partners. THANK YOU to the Petco Foundation!
The Power of Giving
Support Our Shelter Pets When You Shop On  Amazon.com

This season help our dogs and cats get the lifesaving individualized care they need.  When you are shopping on  Amazon.com , choose to shop via AmazonSmile this season. It’s simple. Go to Amazon, click on the AmazonSmile button, choose the Kitsap Humane Society as your charitable donation, and every time you shop, 0.5% of your purchase will be sent to us to transform the lives of thousands of at risk animals in our community. This costs you nothing,but will make a big difference to the pets in our shelter, like Scout here! 
You can also help by purchasing a few items on our Amazon Kitsap Humane Society Wish List. These are items like specialty food items, toys and other items that make a dog or cat’s transition into our shelter a little less stressful. Click on the item you’d like to donate and they ship it directly to us. Thank YOU!

5 Easy Ways to Help Before December 31st –  Make a Difference With These Smart Donation Options

The end of the year will be here before we know it. It is important to start planning now for how you want to make an impact this year. There are many gift options from which to choose, several of which offer attractive benefits for you while supporting Kitsap Humane Society. 

Calling Bainbridge Islanders! 
There is an additional way to give if you live on Bainbridge Island. We'd love if you'd designate your One Call For All donation to the animals at Kitsap Humane Society!
Pints for Pets Special Trivia Night! 
Mark your calendars for November 18, 2016! In partnership with the Arena Bar and Grille, JonBoy’s Trivia, and Deschutes Brewery, Kitsap Humane Society will be hosting a night of animal-themed trivia, awesome raffle prizes, and good food and drinks! This event will be held at the Arena Bar and Grille, 4111 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, WA 98310. Details forthcoming. Check our Facebook event for more information, and we hope to see you there! A percentage of the proceeds benefit KHS. 

Santa Paws- Pet and Family Holiday Portraits

KHS’ Annual Santa Paws Pet and Family portraits is just around the corner! Each event  costs $20  per family and the pictures will be digital file only. Our photographers will be sending participants from each event a link to view and download their photos.

All proceeds go to benefit KHS. All dogs must be on a leash. Pictures are first come, first served.

Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4, 11:00-2:00 pm
Bay Hay and Feed, 10355 NE Valley Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Photographer: Fiona Margo Photography

Sunday, December 11, 12:00-4:00 pm
KHS Training Center, 9167 Dickey Rd. NW, Silverdale, WA 98383
Photographer: Four Foot Photography


A huge THANK YOU to KHS long time volunteer, Jeff Berger, who is volunteering his time once again to be Old St. Nick for Santa Paws. Any questions about Santa Paws? Contact Rebekah Johnson at rjohnson@kitsap-humane.org

Holiday Pooch and Purr Costume Parade-Downtown Port Orchard

Strut your Holiday Best in Downtown Port Orchard for the Holiday Pooch and Purr costume parade on Saturday, December 3! Costumes are required (pets must be dressed-up, humans are encouraged to join in on the fun!).

Event Details: Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 3 at the downtown Kitsap Bank drive-through (
619 Bay St, Port Orchard, WA 98366). The parade will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. Cost is $5 per-family and additional donations to KHS are greatly appreciated!

Prizes will be awarded to the best costumes in the following categories: small dog, medium dog, big dog, cats and other. All dogs MUST be leashed and all other animals must be safely leashed or confined.

Thank you to our Pooch and Purr Parade partners: Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce, Kitsap Bank, Port Orchard Public Market, and Naturally 4 Paws Pet Store.

November Adoption Events