Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon to Benefit Berkshire Humane Society
This year the Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon is going to the dogs (and cats and bunnies). The popular bike, paddle and run event in Berkshire County is virtual this year and is intended to be more of a community fundraiser for local charities than... Continue Reading
Jacob’s Pillow Dog Dance
Dance with your dog in the privacy of your own home! WHEN: August 1, 2020, 11:30 am Back by popular demand, this participatory event for beloved canines and their dance-loving companions will be led virtually via Zoom by Elizabeth Johnson Levine, Associate Artistic Director... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society, Catwalk Boutiques Reopen to Public
Berkshire Humane Society has reopened doors of its main shelter at 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield, after being closed to the public for three months due to COVID-19 precautions. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 pm to... Continue Reading
“Choose Your Subaru” Raffle
Haddad Subaru and Berkshire Humane Society Partner for the 8th Year to Raise Money for Homeless Animals Berkshire Humane Society and Haddad Subaru have launched their 8th annual “Choose Your Subaru” car raffle. One lucky winner will have their choice of a 2021 Subaru... Continue Reading
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