Welcome to the Benton Franklin Humane Society

What's Happening ...

July 2009
4 - Independence Day - Shelter Closed
20 - BFHS Board Meeting - LeMaster Daniels Building, 8131 W Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick

August 2009
15 - National Homeless Animals Day
17 - BFHS Board Meeting - LeMaster Daniels Building, 8131 W Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick
25-29 Benton-Franklin County Fair

The Benton-Franklin Humane Society, located in the Tri-Cities area of Washington State, is a private, non-profit organization supported solely by contributions. BFHS is dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals and the creation of a more responsible and humane community. We operate an Adoption Center and No-Kill Shelter in Kennewick, Washington.

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8620 West Gage Blvd - Kennewick, Washington 99336 (click for directions)
Mailing Address: 8620 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 374-4235

Fax: (509) 374-4276 Email: Click here.

See a new adoptable pet Thursdays on KVEW-TV, Channel 42, "Good Morning Northwest", from 5-7 a.m.
(search on "humane".)

Stray or Found animal? Call Tri-City Animal Control at 545-3740. By law, BFHS cannot accept stray or found pets. We can effect the rescue of a truly abandoned animal. Please call us for advice in such circumstances. See Animal Control page.

Click on the image above to access the DOL site for obtaining a license plate to support spaying and neutering to stop pet overpopulation. Proceeds from the extra plate fees go to the grants programs at The Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies of Washington State.

See the KNDU-TV story on the American Eskimo dogs at BFHS.

Welcome new BFHS Kennel Staff member Kristen Langford.

Some of the rescued American Eskimo dogs are now available for viewing and trial adoption. See the latest news release (June 18). See also the May 28, June 1, and June 3 news releases by BFHS Operations Manager Ed Dawson.

Are you interested in helping with the rescued American Eskimo dogs? If so, read this.

Why did the Oregon Humane Society recently manage to adopt out 40 American Eskimo dogs and BFHS none? The short answer is that BFHS was quite low on the list of agencies named by the Humane Society of the United States. OHS, Spokane, Blue Mountain, and others received rescued dogs which were more advanced in their socialization and behavior. Except for the pups, the dogs transferred to BFHS are in a feral state, meaning they do not interact in a positive manner with humans. They refuse affectionate contact, can be aggressive when approached, will not walk when leashed, and exhibit other behaviors more typical of a wild breed. Some may be incapable of rehabilitation.

Join us for the 2009 Paws in the Park fundraiser this fall! The annual walk-a-thon for our two and four-legged friends will take place Saturday, October 3rd 10am-2pm at the Centennial Stage (Columbia Park Band-shell Area) in Kennewick. We are currently looking for sponsors, as well as vendors to set up booths at the event. Click for sponsor form, vendor contract or pledge sheet.

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