Looking for Love?
Adopt a best friend from Berkeley Humane!
Give shelter dogs and cats a second chance, and receive unconditional love in return! All of Berkeley Humane’s adoptable pets are added here as soon as they become available, so check back often.
How to Adopt
While Berkeley Humane’s adoption center (2700 Ninth St. Berkeley) is closed for construction, we still host regular adoption days, special adoption events, as well as adoptions by appointment.
- Please review individual pet profiles for their specific adoption information and current location (changes daily).
In Person Adoptions*
Most weeks, we host adoptions at the times and locations below — no appointment necessary! *Subject to change—please review individual pet profiles for the most current and accurate information.
Saturdays / 11am–2pm / 1120 Solano Ave. Albany
Sundays / 11am–2pm / 2644 Ashby Ave. Berkeley
By Appointment
Some of our pets are available by Appointment. Please review individual pet profiles for their specific adoption information.
Special Events
We host several special community events throughout the year, as well as partner with our local friends for mobile adoptions.
Adoption Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old;
- Have valid state-issued identification;
- Allowed to have a pet where you live (to protect you and your pet, get your landlord’s or HOA’s permission in writing before you adopt);
- Willingness and ability to provide training, medical attention, and proper care for your new pet.
why adopt from us?
The Berkeley Humane Difference
At Berkeley Humane, our goal is to rescue, heal, and find homes for dogs and cats, then keep them in their homes for as long as possible. Our work begins when a homeless pet enters our doors, and continues for the life of this animal. We thoughtfully match each pet with their adopter, then provide essential support and services, so that our pet families can stay together.
Connecting Pets with Families
We offer various adoption programs and promotions — ask us for more details!
Older pets (7+ years) or those who have been available for 30+ days may be available for trial adoption. Trial adoptions are only available for residents of Contra Costa and Alameda counties.
Senior adopters (65+) receive a 50% reduced fee for falling in love with an older pet (7+ years).
Adoption fee waived for veterans with valid photo ID. Terms apply, please contact us or ask for more details when you are visiting the shelter.
Included with Every Adoption
- Pre-adoption medical and behavioral evaluations
- Spay/neuter surgery, microchip, flea/tick/worm treatments, and up-to-date vaccines
- At the discretion of our vet, felv/fiv test for cats, and heartworm preventative for dogs.
- A temporary leash or carrier
- $250 worth of medical care with VCA Animal Hospitals
- 30 days of immediate pet insurance coverage (upon activation–no card required)
- 30% discount on dog training classes through our program Train the Bay
Post-Adoption Support
When you adopt a dog or a cat from Berkeley Humane, you become a part of our extended family. Our goal is to support your journey and ensure your success.
Berkeley Humane adopters can contact us for behavior or health advice. Call our post-adoption advice line at (510) 845-7735 x204, or submit a contact form. Please state when you adopted, and describe your pet’s challenges in detail. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
- If you adopted an animal from Berkeley Humane within the past seven (7) days and have any health concerns about your pet, please contact the Berkeley Humane Veterinary Hospital at 510-845-7735. During this time period, we provide free post-adoption medical care by appointment only for shelter-associated conditions including internal and external parasites, respiratory infections (including kennel cough and feline upper respiratory infection), and incision complications.
- Our post-adoption medical care policy does not include routine, preventive care (vaccines, deworming), treatment for post-adoption accidents/injuries, treatment of other pets in the household, or treatment that is outside the capabilities of our basic hospital facility.
- Berkeley Humane partners with 19 VCA hospitals to provide care for pets adopted from our organization. Adopters receive up to $250 of care (excluding certain conditions) for up to 14 days from the date of adoption.
- Berkeley Humane adopters may also receive one complimentary exam within five (5) days of adoption from local veterinary hospitals listed here.
Dog training classes at Train the Bay are discounted for Berkeley Humane adopters! The discount code is located in your adoption packet.
Adopters can submit a request for medical records online, here.
Pet Family Support — Keeping Families Together
In addition to the support we provide to our adopters, we also offer free and low-cost programs to local pet families in need. Learn more about our programs and resources.
recently adopted
We All Found Love!
Thanks to Berkeley Humane and its community of dedicated fosters, volunteers, donors, and supporters, the pets below got their second chances and found their new families!