Compassion & Cocktails: Press Release
For Immediate Release: April 22, 2019 Berkshire Money Management Presents “Compassion & Cocktails” Benefiting Berkshire Humane Society May 18th Event to Raise Money for Homeless Animals On Saturday, May 18, Berkshire Money Management (BMM) – a generous friend and supporter of Berkshire Humane Society... Continue Reading
2019 BHS T-Shirts
Pre-orders are now closed. If you would like to purchase our new Berkshire Humane Society t-shirt with this year’s adorable “Love recognizes no barriers” design, please attend our events or come by the shelter mid to late April or any time after. For questions,... Continue Reading
Protect Your Pet: Rabies & Microchip Clinic
Berkshire Humane Society to Offer Rabies Vaccinations, Microchipping and Pittsfield Dog Licenses to Pet Owners On Saturday, March 23, Berkshire residents may bring their dog or cat to Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) for a rabies vaccine and microchip. The shelter will also sell dog... Continue Reading
Grand Opening of Catwalk Boutique in Lenox
Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates the Official Opening of a Second Resale Shop Benefiting Homeless Animals On April 6, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will celebrate the Grand Opening of Catwalk Boutique in downtown Lenox. Patrons are invited to stop by between 10am and 5pm to... Continue Reading
Be Hip & SNIP Your Dog
BE HIP & SNIP YOUR DOG AT BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY BHS Awarded Grant to Support Low-cost Spaying & Neutering Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) has received a grant for $18,000 from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s (MAC) License Plate Program to continue providing low-cost spay/neuter services... Continue Reading
A Very Special Adoption
Six Kittens Find a Home Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) regularly cares for animals with special medical needs. This past summer, a kind man named Robert brought a box of feline leukemia-positive kittens to the shelter. Our long-term kitten expert, Dottie, took the little ones... Continue Reading
Have You Ever Boarded Your Cat?
In December 2018, Purradise – Berkshire Humane Society’s satellite facility in Great Barrington – began to offer feline boarding. Housed inside a quaint and comfortable converted home, the facility provides relaxing accommodations for feline friends under the supervision of dedicated and skilled shelter staff.... Continue Reading
Flora & BunBun’s SafePet Story
Becoming a Better Patient Flora & BunBun’s SafePet Story Berkshire Humane Society offers a number of programs and services designed to assist people, as well as animals. One of the most special is the SafePet Program, a service offering temporary, free pet care for... Continue Reading
If I Can Provide a Home, That’s What I Want to Do
Labors of Love: If I Can Provide a Home, That’s What I Want to Do Sheena was surrendered in July of 2018. When she arrived at Berkshire Humane Society, she was nearly blind, overweight, and starved for affection. A vet visit revealed that the 5-year-old... 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