Agents of Change
If you’re in the market for a new home, consider working with Berkshire Real Estate Associates. Friend and community supporter Berkshire Real Estate Associates have launched a new Agents of Change Charitable Giving Program, which benefits 5 local charities including Berkshire Humane Society. Their... Continue Reading
ProBiora3 EvoraPet Probiotic Oral Care
Now through the end of April 2018, all adoptions will take home a free 30-day supply of EvoraPet Probiotic Oral Care. This odorless and flavorless food additive helps naturally freshen your pet’s breath and whiten their teeth. All you have to do is sprinkle... Continue Reading
Fur Reclamation Drive: March 1-31
March 1-31: Donated Furs will be Returned to Berkshire Wildlife This March, Berkshire Humane Society will launch its first ever Fur Reclamation Drive to collect fur garments to be dismantled and distributed to wildlife rehabilitators in the Berkshires and surrounding areas. This project is... Continue Reading
Missing Mario Found a Home
From our February 9, 2018 E-Tales Newsletter Mario, who is now known as Max, became quite the local celebrity this past January. After escaping from the shelter while outside on a walk, he spent two harrowing days traversing the local neighborhoods. Mario was spotted... Continue Reading
My Tuxedo Trio of Love
From our February 9, 2018 E-Tales Newsletter A love story by Clare, a past BHS adopter They say that your pet will choose you. That was definitely the case with my fur babies! Sunshine chose me in 2013 and then Jelly Bean and Denali,... Continue Reading
We Need Your Help
From our February 9, 2018 E-Tales Newsletter An abandoned cat with chemical burns. Multiple canine victims of neglect. Pets surrendered due to a domestic violence incident. These are only a few of the animals that passed through our doors last month. Every year Berkshire... Continue Reading
Missing…Every Pet Owner’s Worst Nightmare
Shelter work is never easy. This past week was particularly difficult for the dedicated staff at 214 Barker Rd. in Pittsfield. Late Sunday afternoon, less than a week ago, a puppy escaped from the property, slipping free from the people hoping to adopt him.... Continue Reading
Are You In Love With Your Pet?
Tell us about it! We’re looking for furry love stories of animals that you adopted from Berkshire Humane Society. In 300 words or less, tell us what makes your pet pal so perfect, and why you believe in supporting your local shelter. If you... Continue Reading
CHSS: Cannabidiol (CBD) & Pets…
Berkshire Humane Society’s Coffee Hour Speaking Series presents Cannabidiol (CBD) & Pets: A Natural Alternative for Pain and Inflammation on March 25th at 2pm with Cheryl Hutto, owner of www.HeroHemp.com. Cheryl’s elderly standard poodle, Hutto, was able to find relief from arthritic pain through CBD oils. All... Continue Reading
100 Cats for Christmas: Another Great Success!
“This program means so much to me,” said Shannon Truden. She was standing in the lobby of Berkshire Humane Society surrounded by dozens of cat carriers. It was 7a.m. on a frigid Wednesday in December, one of several days scheduled to accept cats into... Continue Reading