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100 Cats for Christmas
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Berkshire Humane Society Offers 5th Annual “100 Cats for Christmas”

  • November 16, 2017
  • Elizabeth

For the 5th year, Berkshire Humane Society has received a grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s (MAC) license plate program, which will support our 100 Cats for Christmas initiative during the month of December. 100 Cats for Christmas is the shelter’s largest and most... Continue Reading

Thanksgiving Donation Drive at Purradise
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Thanksgiving Day Purradise Donation Drive

  • November 9, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Purradise will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10am – noon to accept donations. We’re looking for the following cleaning supplies: Bleach Hand and Dish Soap Bounty Paper Towels Kitchen Trash Bags Kitchen Mop & Bucket Lysol Wipes Green Works Multi-Surface Cleaner Hand Sanitizer... Continue Reading

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Benefits of Adopting A Senior

  • November 3, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Often when people come to the shelter to adopt, they are looking for a puppy or a kitten, or an animal withing its first few years of life. Berkshire Humane Society receives weekly calls and emails asking about babies, and when we do have... Continue Reading

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We Need Your Help: Seeking Foster Families

  • November 3, 2017
  • Elizabeth

If you love animals, Berkshire Humane Society needs your help! We’re looking for foster families to provide temporary homes for cats, dogs, and small animals who are in need of medical care, emergency housing for families in crisis or transition, or just a little... Continue Reading

Berkshire Humane Society Food Bank
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Berkshire Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry

  • October 25, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Did you know that more than 1,000 people and their animals are helped through our Pet Food Bank every year? Formed to support animals whose owners are experiencing temporary financial difficulty, our free Pet Food Bank is entirely stocked by community donations. This service... Continue Reading

Southern transports
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Saving Southern Lives

  • October 23, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Berkshire Humane Society periodically accepts transports of dogs from the south. Trucked up from Atlanta, Georgia, where overpopulation and euthanasia rates are high, dogs of all ages enter our shelter to find their forever homes. These transports of animals, from communities in need of... Continue Reading

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Screening of “Dog by Dog”

  • October 23, 2017
  • Elizabeth

“A documentary that aims to wake up the American public to the horrible realities of puppy mills by following the money trail across the US and confronting those that have maintained this corrupt and irresponsible system.” This screening is organized by Berkshire Voters for... Continue Reading

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Preventing Disease Outbreaks

  • October 23, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) believes that helping people and helping animals go hand in hand. When a community is in need, we’re there to help – from vaccine clinics to providing free spay/neuter vouchers. Over the past few months, BHS has partnered with local... Continue Reading

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Woofstock 2017

  • September 7, 2017
  • Elizabeth

Woofstock Returns to The Common Annual Fundraising Dog Walk in Downtown Pittsfield Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) is excited to announce that its annual fundraising dog walk, Woofstock, will take place at The Common in downtown Pittsfield on Sunday, September 10th. Senior Greyhound and adoption... Continue Reading

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25th Birthday Bash at The Colonial Theatre

  • August 21, 2017
  • Elizabeth

PITTSFIELD, Aug 21, 2017 25th BIRTHDAY BASH AT THE COLONIAL THEATRE Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates Its 25th Birthday: Because of Compassion, Anything is Possible Something very special is happening on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield – Berkshire Humane Society... Continue Reading

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