Give Love and Hope.



In August, a man was browsing yard sales in Poulsbo when he spotted a box by the side of the road. Upon further inspection, he found four five-week-old kittens – cold, hungry, and barely alive. They were completely covered in fleas, emaciated, and severely dehydrated and he knew exactly where to take them for care.

When the kittens arrived at Kitsap Humane Society, our veterinarians knew that a happy outcome was the longest of longshots and sadly, they were correct. Of the four kittens found, only two initially survived – Castor and Pollux. They were barely a half-pound in weight and lethargic but fighting for life. After just a couple of days, the kittens were sent to stay with one of our dedicated foster families, who could manage their care 24/7. The fosters were there when the kittens needed to be fed by syringe every two hours. There as they got the fleas under control. There to warm them when their temperature dropped dramatically. There to monitor their every setback and victory. And there when Castor finally, devastatingly, passed away.

Pollux, however, became stronger and feistier. He began to eat on his own. He became more vocal. He began to play. And only a month after he was found by the roadside, he was adopted and lives happily in his loving new home. Now named “Clarence,” and weighing in at five pounds heavier than when he was found, he spends his days playing (some would say bullying) his sister cats Tilly and Cleo. He loves baths and showers and drools when petted. His dad Sebastian describes him as “a maniac ball of energy” – a far cry from the tiny and barely there kitten that was found just a few months ago - and a testament to what love and a whole lot of hope can accomplish. 

You can give love and hope to the most vulnerable by donating today.

Please consider celebrating Giving Tuesday on December 3rd by giving to KHS today. Your donation will truly be the gift that keeps on giving.

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