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100 Cats for Christmas

Berkshire Humane Society Offers 5th Annual “100 Cats for Christmas”

  • November 16, 2017
  • Elizabeth

For the 5th year, Berkshire Humane Society has received a grant from the Massachusetts Animal Coalition’s (MAC) license plate program, which will support our 100 Cats for Christmas initiative during the month of December. 100 Cats for Christmas is the shelter’s largest and most... Continue Reading

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Fall Open House & Subaru Car Raffle Drawing

  • October 25, 2017
  • Elizabeth

FALL OPEN HOUSE & 2018 SUBARU OUTBACK RAFFLE Saturday, October 28th is BHS’s Fall Open House and 5th Annual Subaru Raffle PITTSFIELD, October 22, 2017 – This coming Saturday, October 28, from noon to 4:00 p.m., the Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will host its... 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

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

Official Opening of New Art Gallery

  • June 23, 2017
  • Elizabeth

NEW BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY ART GALLERY CELEBRATING LOCAL ARTISTS ON BEHALF OF ANIMALS PITTSFIELD, April 20, 2017 – On Friday, April 28, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) celebrates the official opening of its new Berkshire Humane Society Art Gallery, underwritten by the Appelbaum-Kahn Foundation. The gallery... Continue Reading

Woofstock 2016 – A Walk for the Animals

  • August 1, 2016
  • Sherry

On Sunday, September 11th, Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will return to the First Street Common in Pittsfield, the location of some of our early walks, for Woofstock 2016. Besides a lovely 1 ¼ mile stroll around downtown Pittsfield, the day’s family-friendly events include demonstrations,... Continue Reading

Berkshire Humane Society Joins Project North Adams to Prevent Rabies

  • July 17, 2016
  • Sherry

Working with various state offices and other regional animal welfare agencies and professionals, Berkshire Humane Society held a rabies and microchip clinic in North Adams in response to a recent outbreak of rabies in North Adams. The clinic was part of Project North Adams,... Continue Reading