And the Winners Are . . .
Contents of our April 16th E-tales: Berkshire Humane Society’s National Pet Day Photo Contest Winners Silver Lining of Social Distancing: Training for Berkshire Humane Society Staff Available Animals for Adoption Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up receive a new E-tales... Continue Reading
I Found a Stray Cat. Now What?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Catherine Hibbard, Marketing Communications Manager(413) 447-7878 x.145marketing@berkshirehumane.org PITTSFIELD, April 21, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With temperatures rising, and better weather on the horizon, you are likely to see more cats roaming your neighborhood. But where are they coming from, and do... Continue Reading
Holiday Raffle
Thanks to a generous donor, we’re raffling off two new items that will make the holiday bright for a lucky cat and dog — a reindeer cat tower and a large, comfy dog bed. Tickets are $5.00 each and you must specify which prize... Continue Reading
October is Adoption Extravaganza
Berkshire Humane Society is offering $50 off the adoption fee of every pet in the shelter for the month of October, made possible from an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Subaru Loves Pets grant. With the grant, the Society... Continue Reading
Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon to Benefit Berkshire Humane Society
Once again, 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 keeping a virtual option started last year. The virtual Josh is intended to be more... 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 Congratulations to winner Pam Tucker of Richmond, Massachusetts! Berkshire Humane Society and Haddad Subaru have launched their 8th annual “Choose Your Subaru” car raffle. One lucky winner... 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