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
Meals on Wheels Gets Pet Food Delivery Service
Story reprinted with permission from IBerkshires.com Elder Services’ Kayla Brown-Wood, left, and a volunteer from the BFAIR day program deliver pet food to Carol Lecours, who is a member of the Meals on Wheels program. By Sabrina Damms iBerkshires Staff 12:16PM / Wednesday, March... Continue Reading
Press Release: “WRAP RAFFLE” BENEFITING HOMELESS ANIMALS
Dog, Cat Lovers Can See Their Pet Ride in Style Berkshire Humane Society is launching a Leap Year raffle to raise money for shelter animals by offering dog and cat owners the chance to have their pet’s caricature and name included on a wrap... Continue Reading
Free Rabies Vaccines and Microchips, Reduced Adoption Fees
October 28th Festivities at Haddad Subaru All animal adoptions in October are discounted by $100 and people can get their pet inoculated against the rabies virus or a free pet microchip from 9 am to 11 am on Saturday, October 28th, thanks to grants... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society Expands Veterinary Services
Fulfills Goals of Strategic Plan by Hiring Veterinarians, Securing Grant to Provide Accessible Care Berkshire Humane Society’s Wellness Clinic on Dalton Avenue in Pittsfield is expanding services to underserved dog and cat owners in Berkshire County by hiring veterinarians, Drs. Melissa Brady and Dinah... Continue Reading