Ralph Gets a Chance
By Diane Briggs, Administrative Assistant On a cold day, late in December, 2019 a concerned person brought in a black cat to Berkshire Humane Society that was found as a stray in Becket. Upon intake, we determined this feline was an approximately 5-year-old neutered... Continue Reading
Be Hip and Snip: Low-cost spay and neuter for your dog
UPDATE: We have sold out of vouchers for this program. Dog owners who are Berkshire residents and are in financial need can have their dog spayed or neutered for $25 through Berkshire County’s Be Hip & SNIP Your Dog. This program, funded with a... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society Offers 7th Annual 100 Cats for Christmas
For the 7th year, Berkshire Humane Society has received a grant from Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s license plate program, which will support Berkshire Humane Society’s 100 Cats for Christmas initiative during the month of December. 100 Cats for Christmas is the shelter’s largest and most... Continue Reading
Woofstock $10,000 Challenge
BHS Seeks 250 Runners & Walkers for This Year’s Woofstock to Secure $10,000 Gift to Benefit Shelter Animals Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) has received a generous offer from an anonymous donor, one that encourages the dog-loving community to participate in Woofstock, the shelter’s annual... Continue Reading
Woofstock 5K & Dog Walk
WOOFSTOCK 2019 AT THE COMMON IN PITTSFIELD BHS’s 5K Race & Downtown Dog Walk Benefiting Animals On Sunday, September 8, The Common goes to the dogs during Berkshire Humane Society’s Woofstock, an annual 5K Run and Downtown Dog Walk celebrating people and their pups.... Continue Reading
The Best Part is Helping the Animals
By Amy Santella, Store Manager of Catwalk Lenox My personal connection to Berkshire Humane Society started 15 years ago when I adopted my first cat. Then a year ago, I saw there were kittens and adopted one. When I went to pick her up,... Continue Reading
2019 BHS Sweatshirt Pre-orders
Order your new Berkshire Humane Society sweatshirt today! Pre-order deadline is Sunday, August 4th. $25 – District Perfect Tri-Long Sleeve Hoodie in Grey FrostThis long-sleeve t-shirt is gray with a hood and purple ink. NO pockets.Details: 4.5-ounce 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon; Tear-away label;... Continue Reading
Heat Advisory for Pets
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 important to keep pets indoors,... Continue Reading
Thank you, BMM & Supporters
A Celebration of Compassion & Cocktails On May 18, Berkshire Money Management presented a “Celebration of Compassion & Cocktails” benefiting Berkshire Humane Society. This festive fete featured Diane Roadcap, a nationally renowned Animal Communicator, among other performers. Guests enjoyed locally-crafted hors d’oeuvres and an... Continue Reading
Steps to Take for a Missing Pet
As an open admission animal shelter, we get a lot of calls and messages inquiring about missing pets. Here are the steps we recommend when your pet – or the pet of a friend – goes missing. Call Animal Control Most importantly, please call... Continue Reading