The Berkshire Humane Society began operations in 1993 at the site of a former MSPCA-Angell shelter in Pittsfield.[2] Work began on a new facility in 2001, and the following year BHS moved from its original location to a 25,000 square foot facility.[3]
In 2010, BHS established Purradise, an adoption center for cats, in Great Barrington. The shelter houses up to 15 cats at a time.[4]
The humane society's community services include a pet food bank, which serves about 700 pet owners in the region annually.[8] Since 1992, BHS has offered an animal welfare-focused humane education camp for elementary school-aged children and a classroom education program.[9]
Fundraising events
The humane society does not receive funds from local, state, or federal sources, and is funded privately through donations, bequests, and memberships.[10] Fundraising events have included the Humane Race, a 5K charity run,[11] Woofstock, a pet walk,[12] and annual galas.[13] The humane society also operates Catwalk, a non-profitcharity resale boutique staffed by BHS volunteers.[14]
References
↑ "About Us". Berkshire Humane Society. Archived from the original on May 20, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
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