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Elizabeth

A Very Special Adoption

  • January 21, 2019
  • Elizabeth

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?

  • January 11, 2019
  • Elizabeth

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

  • January 4, 2019
  • Elizabeth

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

  • January 4, 2019
  • Elizabeth

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

2018-2020 Three Year Strategic Plan

  • November 7, 2018
  • Elizabeth

Our staff and Board of Directors are proud to share our 2018-2020 Three Year Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan Continue Reading

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100 Cats for Christmas

  • November 6, 2018
  • Elizabeth

BHS Offers 6th Annual 100 Cats for Christmas For the 6th year, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) has received a grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s (MAC) license plate program, which will support BHS’s 100 Cats for Christmas initiative during the month of December. 100... Continue Reading

Lenox Clothing Drive 11/11-12

  • October 24, 2018
  • Elizabeth

Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will open the doors of its new Catwalk Boutique in Lenox for a two-day clothing drive on Sunday, November 11 and Monday, November 12. From 11am to 3pm, the public is invited to drop off donations and take a sneak... Continue Reading

New Catwalk Boutique to open in Lenox

  • September 24, 2018
  • Elizabeth

PITTSFIELD, September 24, 2018  Berkshire Humane Society to Open Catwalk Boutique in Lenox Clothing Drive Kicks Off Sept. 24th Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will open a second location of Catwalk Boutique, its successful women’s resale shop, in downtown Lenox this coming winter/spring. Dates are... Continue Reading

Woofstock 2018 Press Release

  • August 6, 2018
  • Elizabeth

PITTSFIELD, August 6, 2018  BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY & PITTSFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK PRESENT WOOFSTOCK 2018 New 5K Race, Downtown Dog Walk, Craft Fair, Live Music to Benefit Homeless Animals Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will host its annual fundraising dog walk, Woofstock, on Sunday, September 9... Continue Reading

From Grafton to the Berkshires

  • July 27, 2018
  • Elizabeth

This story was originally shared in our Compassionate Caregiver e-blast that is sent to supporters who have signed up for monthly donations to Berkshire Humane Society. Our goal this year is 100 new members…we are just 18 shy of our goal! If you would... Continue Reading