The Doggie Party

I would like to personally thank Raphaela Kramer and Abra Lipton for all the planning and effort that went into making the “Doggie Party” such a huge success. These two lovely young ladies approached me in January this year to do a community service project for their Bat Mitzvahs that would help the animals at the Berkshire Humane Society. The girls decide a “Doggie Party” would be perfect.

They arranged to hold the event on the lawn of Knesset Israel in Pittsfield on May 18th from 10am until 12pm. Raphael and Abra planned games for dogs and their owners, arranged for prizes and even had refreshments on hand for the crowd to purchase. They had many bowls of water available on the lawn for the dozen and more dogs that attend the event. Over forty owners came with all types of canines companions to join in the celebration. The families played Frisbee and lawn bubbles while their dogs frolicked by their sides. “Sugar” a Bichon Frise, dressed up in a lobster costume while another poodle type wore a ballerina tutu for the costume contest.

The weather held long enough for the fun and games to be enjoyed and at the end, Raphael and Abra presented the Berkshire Humane Society with $535.35 in cash donations and another $300 in wish list items for the shelter, collected from the generous guest of the “Doggie Party”. They are wonderful examples of kindness and determination to the community and can serve as an inspiration to other children who want to do something for homeless animals at the Berkshire Humane Society.

Who Cares? Ana, Alaina, Ally and Mollie do!

They sold lemonade for two days and purchased much needed wish list items with the proceeds.

Included with their donation was the following letter:

Dear BHS

Here is some pet supplies we bought with the money we raised selling lemonade. It is not a lot, but we hope it helps. We wish the best of luck to the BHS and its animals.

Sincerely,

Anna, Mollie, Ally and Alaina

Molly a 16 year old Shih Tzu inspired us to donate and we were also inspired by Mollie's cats Koga and Kitty.

Who Cares? Christopher, Chas, John Thomas, Jessica, Nick & Kevin do!

They are all students grades K-5 who care greatly about animals. They held a lemonade and bake sale this summer and donated the proceeds to help BHS animals.

Thank you all very much.

Who Cares? Theo, John, Willie, Justin and Harry do!

On Saturday morning, June 30, Theo Burns of Richmond and four friends, John Steele, Willie Serkin, Justin Bartlett, and Harry Burns raised $52.05 for the Berkshire Humane Society. For two hours, they sold lemonade in front of Bartlett’s Orchard.

When the group of five brought their earnings to the shelter early that Saturday afternoon, they explained that they had wanted to raise money for a local institution. Happily, they chose the Berkshire Humane Society.

Many thanks, Theo, John, Willie, Justin, and Harry, for your hard work and for your generosity to the shelter. We deeply appreciate it.

Who Cares? Connor Fenn does!

For his 9th Birthday, Connor asked all of his friends to bring pet items for the shelter animals, rather than birthday presents for himself!

Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Connor.

Birthday Giving

Who Cares? Elizabeth along with many friends!

For her 9th Birthday, Elizabeth asked all of her friends to bring a treat for a shelter animal instead of a gift! What a great bunch of kids, toys and treats, all of the dogs and cats are so pleased. Thanks guys.

Summer Lemonade Stand

Who Cares? Randi & Ryan along with many friends!

Randi and Ryan put together a lemonade stand at their home on a hot summer day.

Many people stopped at the 2nd Annual lemonade stand to benefit the Berkshire Humane Society. Ryan & Randi raised twenty dollars to help the animals at the shelter!!

Thank you Randi, Ryan and all those who helped raise money much needed for the pets waiting for new homes!

Lee Grad Helps B.H.S.

Who Cares? Nicole

Nicole recently graduated from Lee High School, Congratulations!

For her graduation party she asked that gifts also be made to the Berkshire Humane Society. She dropped off a large assortment of donations helping all species at the Berkshire Humane Society.

Thank you Nicole for caring, and to all your friends who made gifts that helped the animals!

Another Hit Birthday Party

Who Cares? Maggie

Maggie who attends school in Great Barrington celebrated her birthday in style.

She asked all attendee's to bring gifts for the animals at the Berkshire Humane Society. Items donated included dog and cat toys along with pet treats and $27!!!

Thank you Maggie for thinking of the animals and helping their stay much more enjoyable!

Bar Mitzvah Celebration Reaches Berkshire Humane

Who Cares? Willie, an 8th grader recently included BHS in his Bar Mitzvah celebration.

As part of the Bar Mitzvah, young men such as Willie may choose to perform a “mitzvah,” that is, a good deed. Willie’s good deed was to help the shelter. Willie set up donation boxes in the Community Center in Lenox and at Hevreh.
He also sent out a letter to his friends. It read:

Dear Friends,
I am having a food drive for the Berkshire Humane Society, helping cats, dogs, and rabbits. I’m having it May 6-13 at Hevreh. Everyone should contribute to this because some people in Berkshire County are so poor that they have to choose to feed their pets or themselves. So by putting some animal food in the box at the Community Center [or Hevreh], you are letting a person feed both their pet and themselves


Willie’s friends proved to be as generous as he is. On Wednesday, May 23, Willie brought a wide assortment of pet food to the shelter. As Willie wished, it will be added to our pet food bank to help those experiencing temporary financial difficulties. A good deed indeed!

Our thanks to you, Willie, for thinking of us at such a special time and in such a generous way. And our congratulations to you on your Bar Mitzvah!

The Girls Are At It Again!

Who Cares? Tristeny & Kamaree

These two girls held their annual cookie bake sale at a tag sale right down the road from the shelter.

During this day event the girls raised $50 to donate to the Berkshire Humane Society, along with a few personal toys they decided to part with.

The kitties that received your stuffed animals are very grateful!

No Toys Please

Who Cares? Benjamin

Benjamin recently celebrated his 10th Birthday Party, by having a pool party at the Williams Inn. He asked his friends to bring no toys, just an item to donate to the Berkshire Humane Society.

Ten children attended and each brought an assortment of biscuits, animal toys, foods, leashes, collars dishes and money.

Generosity Comes in All Ages

Who Cares? Willow

Willow, who lives in Lenox, MA celebrated her 4th birthday party and asked all partygoers to bring gifts for the Berkshire Humane Society.



She and her friends collected canned dog food, cat toys, dog treats and many other items from our shelter wish list - along with $64!! All these items were delivered April 21, 2007.

Willow and her family adopted two shelter cats recently and they are also the proud owners of two dogs!

Thank you Willow and all your friends for your thoughtfulness!

Birthday Gift Donations

Who Cares? Zev

Zev a basketball and baseball enthusiast, celebrated his 8th birthday April 17, 2007.

He asked all those who were invited to his party to bring a gift, not for him, but for the Berkshire Humane Society.

The donations for the shelter included kitty litter and dog treats along with $38. Zev is pictured here with a shelter alumnus, Bisquit.

Thank You Zev and all your friends who thought of the animals at our shelter!!