Canna Provisions, Berkshire Humane Society Team up for Free Pet Rabies Vaccines
Low-cost microchips also available for “Chip Your Pet” Month With a grant from Canna Provisions, Berkshire Humane Society is offering free rabies vaccines for cats on Tuesday, May 24 from 4:30 to 6 pm and for dogs on Wednesday, May 25 from 5 to... Continue Reading
MSPCA Files 15 Felony Animal Cruelty Charges in Western Mass. Cat Cruelty Case
After 15 Cats Found Cold and Freezing before Storm, Organization Collaborates with Lanesborough and State Police to Seek Justice Berkshire Humane Society Caring for 11 Lucky Survivors BOSTON and Pittsfield, Mass., March 2, 2022 – Eleven cats abandoned amidst-freezing temperatures and a winter storm... Continue Reading
Animal DREAMS, Berkshire Humane Society Merge
Animal DREAMS, once a separate volunteer organization helping feral cats in Berkshire County, is now officially part of Berkshire Humane Society. Although the two nonprofits have joined to streamline shared administrative processes, it will still be business as usual for cats of Berkshire County.... Continue Reading
Berkshire Humane Society Offers 8th Annual 100 Cats for Christmas
After a year hiatus due to the pandemic, Berkshire Humane Society has for the eighth year received a grant from Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s license plate program, which will support the shelter’s 100 Cats for Christmas low cost spay and neuter initiative. Residents of Berkshire... Continue Reading
Adopt a Senior Cat or Dog for $50 in November
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month and to celebrate, all adoption fees of cats and dogs at least seven years old at Berkshire Humane Society are only $50 through the end of the month. Also, if you are at least 60 years old,... Continue Reading
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