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25th Berkshire Humane Society Horse Show at Overmeade Farm

  • August 10, 2017
  • Elizabeth

On August 27, 2017, Overmeade Farm will host the 25th Berkshire Humane Society Horse Show in Lenox. The show begins at 9:00 a.m. and is free to the public. This event is recognized by the Western New England Professional Horseman’s Association. Riders participate in... Continue Reading

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For Lily the Lab

  • July 20, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Recipient of the Ken Freeburg Fund Lily, the 3-year-old yellow lab, was surrendered to BHS because of her severe allergies. Her family could no longer afford her medical care, and her condition had flared over the past six months. Severe itchiness lead to incessant... Continue Reading

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Donation Request: Soft Dog Treats

  • July 20, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Our kennel has run out of soft treats! Our staff uses these high value treats to train all our dogs, helping them learn manners and skills that make them more adoptable. These skills include leash and harness-walking, sitting, laying down, not jumping, waiting for... Continue Reading

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So Much Joy…by Lindsay Hermanski

  • July 20, 2017
  • Elizabeth

My first pet was a small animal. I adopted Spider Pig, a 6-month-old guinea pig. He too was a surrender due to college kids getting him and not wanting to keep him after school was out. I’d never had a “real” pet growing up.... Continue Reading

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Our Compassion Comes in All Sizes

  • July 20, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Did you know that Berkshire Humane Society takes in and adopts out small animals? Many shelters do. Rabbits are the third most common pet surrendered to shelters after dogs and cats. Here at Berkshire Humane Society, we believe that caring for these little pets... Continue Reading

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Dance!!! For Dogs & Cats

  • June 23, 2017
  • Elizabeth

DANCE!!! FOR DOGS & CATS License to Groove hosts an all-night dance party to benefit BHS PITTSFIELD – May 30, 2017: Happening this Saturday! Local retro dance band License to Groove will present its 2nd annual Dance!!! For Dogs and Cats. This all-night dance... Continue Reading

Official Opening of New Art Gallery

  • June 23, 2017
  • Elizabeth

NEW BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY ART GALLERY CELEBRATING LOCAL ARTISTS ON BEHALF OF ANIMALS PITTSFIELD, April 20, 2017 – On Friday, April 28, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) celebrates the official opening of its new Berkshire Humane Society Art Gallery, underwritten by the Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation. The gallery... Continue Reading

Berkshire Humane Society Joins Project North Adams to Prevent Rabies

  • July 17, 2016
  • Sherry

Working with various state offices and other regional animal welfare agencies and professionals, Berkshire Humane Society held a rabies and microchip clinic in North Adams in response to a recent outbreak of rabies in North Adams. The clinic was part of Project North Adams,... Continue Reading

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