| Our mission | To ensure the compassionate care, treatment and placement of companion animals, while promoting and improving the welfare of all animals through education and outreach. |
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Berkshire Humane Society
| Ways to help |
Community Give Back BagLive from Stop & Shop at 660 Merrill Road.in Pittsfield. For the month of June, if you buy a Community Give Back bag for $2.50, Berkshire Humane Society gets $1.00! This program is in place for the Merrill Road, Pittsfield location only.Front Desk ReceptionistIf you’re a people person, we want you! We need friendly faces to greet and assist visitors, answer the phone, and do all sorts of administrative tasks. Front Desk Receptionists need to be out-going, prompt, efficient, and responsible and have good communication skills. A sense of humor is also a benefit. Our Volunteer Coordinator and experienced volunteers will provide on-the-job training about our shelter programs and policies.Special Events AssistantThroughout the year, we need assistance with our onsite and offsite fundraisers and other community events. At these events, your responsibilities can range from setting up tables and/or tents to providing information to visitors and selling Berkshire Humane Society merchandise. Special Events Assistants need to be out-going and have good communications skills. Our Volunteer Coordinator and experienced volunteers will provide on-the-job training about our shelter programs and policies.Kennel CleanerTo keep our dogs clean and cozy, Kennel Cleaners will assist the staff with a variety of jobs, including cleaning and disinfecting kennel surfaces, changing bedding, doing laundry, and washing bowls. This position requires much physical activity, including lifting, stooping, and bending. Kennel staff and experienced volunteers will provide on-the-job training on our handling and cleaning procedures.Small Animal AssistantAs a Small Animal Assistant, you’ll help clean the cages of our “littles,” including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and ferrets, as well as birds. This position requires physical activity, including light lifting, stooping, and bending. Small Animal staff and experienced volunteers will provide on-the-job training about our handling and cleaning procedures.Cat Room AssistantCat Room Assistants help the staff with cleaning individual cages, feeding and watering, doing laundry, washing dishes, and other tasks necessary to provide our cats with a healthy and comfortable environment. For this position, you’ll be required to perform physical activities, such as reaching and light lifting. A love of cats is a bonus! Feline staff and experienced volunteers will provide on-the-job training on our handling and cleaning procedures.Dog WalkerWe guarantee that this position will keep both you and our dogs healthy and happy! As a dog walker, you’ll be an integral part of our kennel team by ensuring that all of our dogs receive exercise and socialization. Dog Walkers must be able to handle large, strong, and stressed dogs and walk on different terrains in all types of weather. Training for new volunteers includes shadowing a staff member and reviewing training videos.Humane EducatorLike kids and animals? Then this position might be a good fit for you! As part of our Humane Education program, you’ll help give shelter tours, visit schools and other local groups, and host birthday parties. This position requires that you enjoy working with kids, have good communication skills, and are patient and creative. Our Humane Educator will provide on-the-job training about our shelter programs and policies. |
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| Items we need now |
Berkshire Humane Wish ListAll items currently needed at the shelter can be found on our "Wish List" at BerkshireHumane.org under the "Get Involved" tab. Wish List |
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| How you help | Our volunteers are an essential part of Berkshire Humane Society. They contribute more than 12,000 hours annually. From caring for animals to fundraising and assisting with our humane education program, our volunteer positions offer many opportunities to help our shelter. We are dedicated to improving the lives of homeless animals, and we could not fulfill that mission without our volunteers’ time and talents. |
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| About us | Each year Berkshire Humane Society takes in over a thousand animals who have nowhere else to go. No matter their age, temperament, medical condition, or breed, we turn no animal away, and we place 100% of our adoptable animals into new loving homes. From humane education to low-cost spaying and neutering programs, we also provide a variety of programs and services that promote the welfare of all animals and their people. |
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We and momma cat Gracie are thankful that all four of her beautiful kittens were just adopted by the same family. There will be a lot of activity at the kids' table this year! Wishing you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We will reopen to the public on Friday at 10 am.
Thank you Carr Hardware and customers for supporting Berkshire Humane Society with the November roundup and bucket sales. You raised more than $5,000 for homeless animals! Bart Raser (left) presents #BerkshireHumane Society Executive Director John Perreault a check for $5,272.12
We will be open by APPOINTMENT ONLY this Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, so if you want to adopt beautiful Purci for only $50 that day, you'll have to call us at 413-447-7878 to make an appointment. Adoption fees of Purci and all pets at least 7 years old are $50 in Nov.
It's almost Thanksgiving. Thanks to those who give to homeless animals, like 12-year-old Nora who gathered donations for #BerkshireHumane Society in lieu of birthday presents. She, sister Suzy, brother Jasper and mom Keely visited with kittens Juno (white) and Diana. Thank you!!
We are so touched and honored to receive donations from these young folks who collected donations in lieu of birthday presents this year. Molly the beagle and all of us at #BerkshireHumane Society thank you!!!
