I Found a Stray Cat. Now What?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Catherine Hibbard, Marketing Communications Manager(413) 447-7878 x.145marketing@berkshirehumane.org PITTSFIELD, April 21, 2021FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With temperatures rising, and better weather on the horizon, you are likely to see more cats roaming your neighborhood. But where are they coming from, and do... Continue Reading
October is Adoption Extravaganza
Berkshire Humane Society is offering $50 off the adoption fee of every pet in the shelter for the month of October, made possible from an American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Subaru Loves Pets grant. With the grant, the Society... Continue Reading
Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon to Benefit Berkshire Humane Society
Once again, this year the Josh Billings Runaground Triathlon is going to the dogs (and cats and bunnies). The popular bike, paddle and run event in Berkshire County is keeping a virtual option started last year. The virtual Josh is intended to be more... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society, Catwalk Boutiques Reopen to Public
Berkshire Humane Society has reopened doors of its main shelter at 214 Barker Road in Pittsfield, after being closed to the public for three months due to COVID-19 precautions. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 pm to... Continue Reading
Be Hip and Snip: Low-cost spay and neuter for your dog
UPDATE: We have sold out of vouchers for this program. Dog owners who are Berkshire residents and are in financial need can have their dog spayed or neutered for $25 through Berkshire County’s Be Hip & SNIP Your Dog. This program, funded with a... Continue Reading
Woofstock $10,000 Challenge
Berkshire Humane Society Seeks 250 Runners & Walkers for This Year’s Woofstock to Secure $10,000 Gift to Benefit Shelter Animals Berkshire Humane Society has received a generous offer from an anonymous donor, one that encourages the dog-loving community to participate in Woofstock, the shelter’s... Continue Reading
Woofstock 5K & Dog Walk
WOOFSTOCK 2019 AT THE COMMON IN PITTSFIELD Berkshire Humane Society’s 5K Race & Downtown Dog Walk Benefiting Animals On Sunday, September 8, The Common goes to the dogs during Berkshire Humane Society’s Woofstock, an annual 5K Run and Downtown Dog Walk celebrating people and... Continue Reading
2019 Berkshire Humane Society Sweatshirt Preorders
Order your new Berkshire Humane Society sweatshirt today! Pre-order deadline is Sunday, August 4th. $25 – District Perfect Tri-Long Sleeve Hoodie in Grey FrostThis long-sleeve t-shirt is gray with a hood and purple ink. NO pockets.Details: 4.5-ounce 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon; Tear-away label;... Continue Reading
Protect Your Pet: Rabies & Microchip Clinic
Berkshire Humane Society to Offer Rabies Vaccinations, Microchipping and Pittsfield Dog Licenses to Pet Owners On Saturday, March 23, Berkshire residents may bring their dog or cat to Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) for a rabies vaccine and microchip. The shelter will also sell dog... Continue Reading
Grand Opening of Catwalk Boutique in Lenox
Berkshire Humane Society Celebrates the Official Opening of a Second Resale Shop Benefiting Homeless Animals On April 6, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will celebrate the Grand Opening of Catwalk Boutique in downtown Lenox. Patrons are invited to stop by between 10am and 5pm to... Continue Reading