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Woofstock 2018 Press Release

  • August 6, 2018
  • Elizabeth

PITTSFIELD, August 6, 2018  BERKSHIRE HUMANE SOCIETY & PITTSFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK PRESENT WOOFSTOCK 2018 New 5K Race, Downtown Dog Walk, Craft Fair, Live Music to Benefit Homeless Animals Berkshire Humane Society (BHS) will host its annual fundraising dog walk, Woofstock, on Sunday, September 9... Continue Reading

Heat Advisory for Pets

  • June 29, 2018
  • Elizabeth

June 29, 2018 Press Release 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 and an even higher heat index, it is extremely... Continue Reading

ProBiora3 EvoraPet Probiotic Oral Care

  • April 2, 2018
  • Elizabeth

Now through the end of April 2018, all adoptions will take home a free 30-day supply of EvoraPet Probiotic Oral Care. This odorless and flavorless food additive helps naturally freshen your pet’s breath and whiten their teeth. All you have to do is sprinkle... Continue Reading

Camp Humane campers visit Equine Advocates

Registration Now Open for School Break Camp Humane

  • December 5, 2017
  • Elizabeth

PITTSFIELD, December 5, 2017 Berkshire Humane Society’s Humane Education program is now accepting registration for two upcoming sessions of School Break Camp Humane. Designed for children who love animals – and for parents looking to enrich their children’s winter and spring breaks – School... Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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