Kitsap Animal Rescue and Education

KARE is currently staffing and running the on site Pet Center at the new Pacific Building co-shelter in Port Orchard WA through our HOPE program. It has been highly successful. with both dogs and cats living with their pet guardians. Once pets are assessed and provided with vaccinations and exams, they are ready for intake into the shelter. KARE helps them with their basic day to day needs as well as vet care provided by local veterinary professionals. KARE trainers provide help with and behavioral needs as well. We are currently looking for help with some landscaping for our catio location. This catio will allow our kitty guests to have a safe place to be off leash for fresh air and exercise.

Kitsap Animal Rescue & Education (KARE) is a volunteer-powered, non-profit organization, based out of Kitsap County, whose mission is to provide animal welfare education as well as animal rescue/shelter support for the community. We provide classes, workshops, and seminars revolving around dog behavior, communication, and training, in the effort of reducing the number of homeless and relinquished pets in the area. We hope to share our mission while continuing to build our network of community partnerships. Our newest outreach program is called HOPE which stands for Housing Outreach Pet Education. HOPE is committed to providing affordable animal behavior education, training and essential pet resources for people and their pets, with a focus on those who are experiencing housing instability. HOPE works toward a community where people and their pets can live together and thrive. KARE is partnering with Kitsap housing organizations to assist with breaking down barriers for our community having housing issues because they have beloved pets.