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Elizabeth

Missing Mario Found a Home

  • February 8, 2018
  • Elizabeth

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

  • February 8, 2018
  • Elizabeth

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

Mike

We Need Your Help

  • February 6, 2018
  • Elizabeth

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

Mario

Missing…Every Pet Owner’s Worst Nightmare

  • January 29, 2018
  • Elizabeth

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?

  • January 11, 2018
  • Elizabeth

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

CBD oil for pets

CHSS: Cannabidiol (CBD) & Pets…

  • January 11, 2018
  • Elizabeth

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

cat in carrier looking out

100 Cats for Christmas: Another Great Success!

  • January 11, 2018
  • Elizabeth

“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

Catwalk Boutique

Catwalk Boutique – Designing Mannequins with Mimi

  • December 26, 2017
  • Elizabeth

At Berkshire Humane Society, we are so lucky to have so many dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable volunteers – like Mimi, who manages Catwalk Boutique in Great Barrington. Ever wondered how to mix and match patterns and contrasting elements? Check out this video to learn how... Continue Reading

Camp Humane campers visit Equine Advocates

Registration Now Open for School Break Camp Humane

  • December 5, 2017
  • Elizabeth

PITTSFIELD, December 5, 2017 Berkshire Humane Society’s Humane Education program is now accepting registration for two upcoming sessions of School Break Camp Humane. Designed for children who love animals – and for parents looking to enrich their children’s winter and spring breaks – School... Continue Reading

100 Cats for Christmas

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