Annual Subaru Car Raffle – 2019 Outback
Help Animals by Winning a New Car On Saturday, April 28, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) and Haddad Subaru launch their 6th annual Subaru Car Raffle at the Humane Race in North Adams. This year, a 2019 Subaru Outback (package value approximated over $33,000) will... Continue Reading
Dream Job
An Interview with Laura & Stacey Canine Adoption Counselors Laura Mertzlufft and Stacey Broderick sat down for a warm, candid conversation about their work in the bustling kennel at BHS in Pittsfield. Both are devoted staff members who love their work and cherish the... Continue Reading
Labors of Love: How do you let them go?
An Interview with Erin & Cathy at Purradise There is a little yellow house at 301 Stockbridge Road in Great Barrington. It’s full of two things: cats and love. Purradise is Berkshire Humane Society’s satellite feline adoption center and temporary home to felines in... Continue Reading
Agents of Change
If you’re in the market for a new home, consider working with Berkshire Real Estate Associates. Friend and community supporter Berkshire Real Estate Associates have launched a new Agents of Change Charitable Giving Program, which benefits 5 local charities including BHS. Their agents will... Continue Reading
ProBiora3 EvoraPet Probiotic Oral Care
Now through the end of April 2018, all adoptions will take home a free 30-day supply of EvoraPet Probiotic Oral Care. This odorless and flavorless food additive helps naturally freshen your pet’s breath and whiten their teeth. All you have to do is sprinkle... Continue Reading
Fur Reclamation Drive: March 1-31
March 1-31: Donated Furs will be Returned to Berkshire Wildlife This March, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will launch its first ever Fur Reclamation Drive to collect fur garments to be dismantled and distributed to wildlife rehabilitators in the Berkshires and surrounding areas. This project... Continue Reading
Missing Mario Found a Home
From our February 9, 2018 E-Tales Newsletter Mario, who is now known as Max, became quite the local celebrity this past January. After escaping from the shelter while outside on a walk, he spent two harrowing days traversing the local neighborhoods. Mario was spotted... Continue Reading
My Tuxedo Trio of Love
From our February 9, 2018 E-Tales Newsletter A love story by Clare, a past BHS adopter They say that your pet will choose you. That was definitely the case with my fur babies! Sunshine chose me in 2013 and then Jelly Bean and Denali,... Continue Reading
We Need Your Help
From our February 9, 2018 E-Tales Newsletter An abandoned cat with chemical burns. Multiple canine victims of neglect. Pets surrendered due to a domestic violence incident. These are only a few of the animals that passed through our doors last month. Every year Berkshire... Continue Reading
Missing…Every Pet Owner’s Worst Nightmare
Shelter work is never easy. This past week was particularly difficult for the dedicated staff at 214 Barker Rd. in Pittsfield. Late Sunday afternoon, less than a week ago, a puppy escaped from the property, slipping free from the people hoping to adopt him.... Continue Reading