Woofstock 2018 Press Release
PITTSFIELD, August 6, 2018 BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY & PITTSFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK PRESENT WOOFSTOCK 2018 New 5K Race, Downtown Dog Walk, Craft Fair, Live Music to Benefit Homeless Animals Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will host its annual fundraising dog walk, Woofstock, on Sunday, September 9... Continue Reading
From Grafton to the Berkshires
This story was originally shared in our Compassionate Caregiver e-blast that is sent to supporters who have signed up for monthly donations to Berkshire Humane Society. Our goal this year is 100 new members…we are just 18 shy of our goal! If you would... Continue Reading
Heat Advisory for Pets
June 29, 2018 Press Release Berkshire Humane Society advises all residents of the Berkshires and surrounding areas to be mindful of their pets’ safety during the forecasted heat wave. With expected temperatures in the 90s and an even higher heat index, it is extremely... Continue Reading
2018 T-Shirts
2018 Berkshire Humane Society T-Shirts Stop by the shelter at 214 Barker Road to purchase your new Berkshire Humane Society t-shirt. For questions, contact Elizabeth at enelson@berkshirehumane.org. Thanks for your support! About This Year’s Shirts… Ladies “Rescue Love Adopt” T-Shirt in Purple – $18... Continue Reading
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