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Elizabeth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

May Events: Subaru Raffle, Finding Shelter & More

  • June 23, 2017
  • Elizabeth

2018 SUBARU OUTBACK RAFFLE: 5th Annual Raffle to Benefit BHS PITTSFIELD, May 4, 2017 – Berkshire Humane Society is proud to announce its 5th annual Subaru Car Raffle. This year, a 2018 Subaru Outback (package value approximated over $34,000) can be won by purchasing a... Continue Reading