Giving Tuesday 2024: Meet the Match!
Thank you to all who donated — you met the challenge, raising $12,000 for homeless animals, turning it into $17,000 with the match from our generous donor!!! As a supporter of Berkshire Humane Society, you believe in the power of kindness and today you can leverage... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society Waives Adoption Fees for Senior Pets, Pets for Veterans;
50 percent off adoptions of adult animals continues PITTSFIELD, November 4, 2024 For the month of November, Berkshire Humane Society will continue offering reductions or waivers of adoption fees to rehome companion animals housed at the Dr. John Reynolds Adoption and Education Center at... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society Continues Discounts,Announces Fundraiser Fun and Free Events this Saturday, October 26th
Due to an influx of animals surrendered to Berkshire Humane Society, the animal shelter at 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield will continue offering 50 percent off adoption fees of all animals at least 6 months old through the end of October. To offset lost... Continue Reading
John Perreault Celebrates 40 Years with Berkshire Humane Society
John Perreault, Berkshire Humane Society’s Executive Director, will celebrated 40 years working for the Pittsfield animal shelter on Wednesday, October 9th. Perreault began working for the Berkshire Branch of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals on October 9th 1984, and... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society’s Slate of Late-Summer Adoption Events
Fee-Waived Adoptathon for Adult Dogs on August 19 Kicks Off Special Events Berkshire Humane Society and Massachusetts Animal Shelter Support (MASS) coalition partners are holding special adoption events throughout late August and early September for a variety of animals to free up much-needed space... Continue Reading
“Another Day in Purradise” August 24th
Adoption and Food Bank at Berkshire Humane Society’s Great Barrington Satellite Location On Saturday, August 24, from 10 am to 2 pm, Berkshire Humane Society will host “Another Day in Purradise”, an adoption and food pantry event for dogs and cats at their Purradise... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society to Waive Adoption Fees of Adult Dogs July 15-21
Shelter Joins MSPCA, other state shelters in “Mass Saves” Adoption Event Berkshire Humane Society will waive adoption fees of dogs who are at least one year old from Monday, July 15 through Sunday, July 21. The promotion, called “Mass-Saves”, is the first event of... Continue Reading
BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY HEAT ADVISORY FOR PETS
Staying Cool When the Weather is Hot Berkshire Humane Society advises all residents of the Berkshires and surrounding areas to be mindful of their pets’ safety during the forecasted heat wave. With expected temperatures in the 90s through Friday, pets should be kept indoors,... Continue Reading
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Feline Fun at Berkshire Humane Society In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, everyone who adopts a cat or kitten at Berkshire Humane Society in June will receive a door prize and a chance to win a cat-themed prize package. Also, microchips for... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society Volunteer Amy Schirmer is RSVP Volunteer of the Year
Reprinted from IBerkshires.com Retired Senior Volunteers Recognized 36K Hours of Service By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff12:20PM / Monday, April 22, 2024 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Hundreds gathered at the Proprietor’s Lodge on Friday to celebrate senior volunteerism. In 2023, 288 Retired Senior Volunteer Program members worked a... Continue Reading