 Guild of Berkshire Artists Exhibit for Berkshire Humane SocietyThe Guild of Berkshire Artists has collaborated with the animal shelter to showcase and sell work created by local artists ranging in mediums including photography, abstract, oils, acrylics, watercolors, and more.  Berkshire Humane Society Expands Veterinary ServicesIncreasing affordable medical services is one of three major goals of Berkshire Humane Society's strategic plan for the next five years.  Berkshire Humane Shopping Spree Supported by Haddad SubaruHaddad Subaru went a step further and pledged if the Subaru was filled, they would pay for Berkshire Humane to go on a shopping spree at Benson's Pets.  Berkshire Humane Dedicates Building to Late Veterinarian & Board MemberReynolds, owner of Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital for nearly 25 years, died tragically in a kayaking accident on Dec. 9, 2021, at the age of 58. He was a longtime board member of the society and supporter of the shelter's many programs and a beloved veterinarian in the community.  Berkshire Humane Society Has Plenty of Pets Seeking HomesWith more than 140 animals currently at the Berkshire Human Society, there is a furry friend for everyone looking to adopt. 'Choose Your Subaru' Raffle Benefiting Homeless AnimalsOne winner will have their choice of a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, Forester Premium or Outback Premium.  Berkshire Humane Offers Wellness Checks at Former Vet ClinicThe Berkshire Humane Society is responding to a boom in pet ownership and a dearth in veterinary care by offering basic wellness appointments.  Berkshire Humane Society's Catwalk Boutique Reopens in LenoxThe Catwalk Boutique in Lenox opened on Nov. 17 in its newest location at 51 Church St. It's the third time this Berkshire Humane Society benefit store has opened since 2018. Berkshire Humane: 100 Cats for the HolidaysThis is the 9th year the shelter has received an award to support 100 Cats for the Holidays, a low-cost spay and neuter initiative. $72K Raised in Berkshire Humane, Haddad Subaru ClinicDuring the event, Dr. Charlotte Barkley of Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital administered approximately 50 vaccines and 50 Microchips to cats and dogs.  Berkshire Humane Offers Free Rabies Vaccines, Microchips, Reduced Adoption FeesThe free rabies and microchip clinic for cats and dogs will be from 9 am to 11 am at Haddad Subaru at 625 East Street. Dr. Charlotte Barkley of Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital will administer the vaccines.  Berkshire Humane Society Overloaded With CatsThe Berkshire Humane Society is overloaded with cats and kittens due to decreased spay-neuter surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Humane Society Shelter to Be Named for Late Veterinarian Dr. ReynoldsDr. Reynolds died last December in a kayaking accident but his family announced on Tuesday that it will gift the shelter $500,000 in response its "Forever Family" fundraising campaign with a challenge to the community to match this amount.  Berkshire Humane Society 'Dreams Big' With Service ExpansionThe Berkshire Humane Society has launched a "Forever Family" campaign to expand its space at 214 Barker Road and its service to animals. Annual Subaru Raffle to Benefit Homeless AnimalsOne winner will have their choice of a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited, Forester Premium or Outback Premium with a value up to $33,000. Canna Provisions, Berkshire Humane Team Up for Rabies ClinicOn each day, microchips will be available at a discounted price of $10 each to celebrate National Chip Your Pet month.  First Cat From January Dumping Incident Finds Forever HomeChristman, who made the discovery while visiting a Richmond Pond with his daughter, adopted Arlo Guthrie, a 10-month-old domestic shorthair. He was accompanied by his wife, Jessica, and children Alice and Gabriel.  Cats From Dumping Incident Now Seeking Forever HomesThe cats are a range of different breeds, some with long hair, some with short and varying in color. There is even a male Siamese mix with striking eyes named George Michael.  Furry Friends Join Lee Elementary School's 'Walking Bus'Following the walk, the school's student council took a field trip to the Pittsfield shelter to deliver items and monetary donations the children had collected.  Two Pittsfield Individuals Charged With Dumping CatsTwo people are facing charges of animal cruelty in the case of more than a dozen cats that were dumped on the eve of a snowstorm in Lanesborough and Richmond last month.  Local Feral Cat Program Merges with Berkshire Humane SocietyAnimal DREAMS is now called the Community Cat Program and continues to be led by Executive Director Stacey Carver. The organizations stressed that it will be business as usual for the cats, as the merge only affects behind-the-scenes work. |
