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KHS pet food pantry critical during tough economic times
28+ min ago (1086+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, May 29, 2026 By Mike De Felice Kitsap News Group Cindy Townson, of Seabeck, (right) picks up pet food for her dogs, "Roxy" and "Duke." A look inside the KHS pet food pantry. During the current challenging economic times,…...
Updated WSF pet policy goes into effect July 1
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (337+ words) Kitsap Daily News Updated WSF pet policy goes into effect July 1 Published 1: 30 am Thursday, May 21, 2026 Four-legged travelers on Washington State Ferries may "paws" and take notice the next time they step on board. An updated pet policy outlining where pets…...
Dogs taken from hoarding situation up for adoption at KHS
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, April 9, 2026 Dogs that were rescued from the hoarding situation are now available for adoption. The humane society received support from the community, who sent food, toys, and supplies to help the influx of animals after the March…...
A sign of spring - Great Blue Heron colony back in Port Orchard
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (315+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, April 3, 2026 The birds are located in the trees near Bethel Avenue and Bay Street. The Pacific Great Blue Heron is local to the Puget Sound. Port Orchard locals know when spring has arrived due to the screechy…...
KCSO: over 50 animals seized at home near Poulsbo
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (308+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Over 20 dogs have been taken to Kitsap Humane Society from the home. On March 17, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office and Kitsap Humane Society's Animal Control Officers seized over 50 animals from a home in unincorporated Poulsbo. A…...
Kitsap Humane Society celebrating Valentine's Day with animal artwork
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) Kitsap Humane Society is celebrating Valentine's Day with artwork made by shelter animals, goodie boxes, love notes, and personalized pet portraits. Members of the community donated to KHS to support their ongoing mission to provide homes for unsheltered pets. My…...
Kitsap organizations assessing forest health by recording birds
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (333+ words) If you're out walking in the forested areas of Kitsap County, tread lightly and speak softly " there may be someone listening, but they're not looking for you. Four Kitsap-based conservation organizations have embarked on a multi-county project called the "Listen…...
New Kingston pet shop/lounge helps fund animal rescue nonprofit
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (206+ words) You may have noticed that there have been some changes to downtown Kingston lately. One of the most noticeable changes has been the sale and renovation of the old Coffee Oasis building. New owners Katie and Jon Delorme are opening…...
Kitsap courthouse dog provides comfort in rather stressful situations
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (675+ words) With a wet nose, gentle personality and wagging tail, Lovely is a frequent visitor to the Kitsap County courthouse. The yellow lab/golden retriever cross, who is friendly and loves to meet people, is popular around the halls of justice....
KHS seeking dog fosters during renovations to holding area
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (543+ words) The shelter is seeking residents willing to temporarily open their homes to take in a shelter dog while renovations are made to the facility's dog holding area. The upgrade work cuts shelter space for canines by half. The area being…...