Shelter Under Construction
Still Open for Business
Our Adoption Center (2700 Ninth St. Berkeley) is currently closed as the building undergoes construction for our new Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC).
However, we are still open for business and all of our programs and services remain available. Keep scrolling to learn how we’re continuing our lifesaving mission!
open for adoptions!
Adopt Your New Best Friend
We currently offer mobile adoptions every Saturday, as well as adoptions by appointment.
Saturday Mobile Adoptions
Every Saturday 11am–2pm, we host mobile adoptions in front of our Solano Thrift Shop (1120 Solano Ave. Albany). No appointments necessary!
Saturday Mobile Adoptions
This Saturday 12/27, 11am–2pm, mobile adoptions will take place at 936 Carleton St. Berkeley. No appointments necessary—see you there!
Adoptions By Appointment
Review our animal profiles and submit an Adoption Inquiry for an appointment to meet a specific animal in foster care.
Upcoming Events
Friday, 1/30/26
1380 Fitzgerald Dr. Pinole
4pm – 6pm
Offering low-cost core vaccines! Find us in PetSmart Pinole.
This Saturday!
1120 Solano Ave. Albany
11am – 2pm
Swing by to meet our adoptable animals, this Saturday at Solano Thrift Shop!
Sunday, 2/1/26
936 Carleton St. Berkeley
10am – 12pm
Offering free pet food on a monthly basis for our pet families in need!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, 11/22
1120 Solano Ave. Albany
11am – 2pm
Swing by to meet our adoptable animals, every Saturday!
Sat. & Sun. 12/6–7
936 Carleton St., Berkeley
9am – 4pm
Offering free vaccines and microchips during the Champions for Pet Health Rally weekend!
Sunday, 12/7
936 Carleton St. Berkeley
10am – 12pm
Free pet food at our Pet Food Pantry, first Sunday each month!
Saturday, 6/6/26
2700 Ninth St. Berkeley
2pm – 5pm
Save the date for the 12th Annual Pints For Paws community celebration event!
sit. Stay. register for class.
Training Class for Every Dog
With 40+ years of experience helping Bay Area dogs and their families strengthen their bond, we have a training class for everyone!
Train the Bay Location
936 Carleton St. Berkeley
the doctor is in!
Low-Cost Spay, Neuter & Vaccines
Providing essential veterinary services to Bay Area dogs and cats. Our Spay the Bay low-cost program currently operates out of PetSmart in Pinole.
Spay the Bay Location
1380 Fitzgerald Dr. Pinole
(rear-right corner inside PetSmart)
Open for Business!
Shop Where Fashion Meets Compassion
Shop for curated treasures, vintage clothing, jewelry, home decor, one-of-a-kind pieces, and more. Every dollar of every purchase benefits shelter animals!
Albany Thrift Shop
1120 Solano Ave. Albany
Berkeley Thrift Shop
2644 Ashby Ave. Berkeley
❅ HOLIDAY HOURS
- CLOSED Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1. Both shops reopen and resume regular hours on January 2.
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Donate, Save Lives!
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on the public’s generosity to fund our life-saving programs.
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