Training and Behavior Tips
Our team of pet experts is here to help! These videos have advice on how to stay safe and healthy, as well as tips and tricks so you can bond with your pet(s).
Sherry Liu
What’s Next For Pets, Post-Pandemic?
By Nancy Frensley, Berkeley Humane Training Manager Earlier this year, national publications issued news reports that pets adopted during pandemic closures were being returned to shelters in large numbers as people returned to their jobs – despite no evidence to support these claims. Since the very idea that people would
12 Plants That Are Toxic to Pets
If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call animal poison control at 888-426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible. A beautiful houseplant or a blooming garden can brighten up any home, but before you pick up or plant something new, get familiar with 12 of the most common household and garden
Expert Medical Care + Professional Training = Love!
We will never know why this puppy was abandoned on the side of a busy road. She was sick, scared, and helpless. She was only a few steps away from being killed by a car, but was brought to Berkeley Humane in time. When she arrived she was suffering from
Thanks to You, Sweet Pea Can Wiggle Her Butt Again!
In April, Berkeley Humane rushed to save a small dog in big pain. A local stray we named Sweet Pea had been hit by a car. X-Rays revealed that the bones connecting her tail to her spine were broken. While the accident didn’t break her back nor paralyze her, she
Munchie, From the Street to Our Hearts
Most cats born on the streets cannot learn to live with people once they are beyond kittenhood. Munchie however, was a different kind of feral cat. In April, a local rescue group noticed this scruffy cat who was approachable and curious about people. He was brought to Berkeley Humane where
The Top 10 Questions We Get From Adopters
As part of our pet care and safety resources, we have complied a list of frequently asked questions from adopters. Below are our detailed answers to the top 10 questions adopters have.
Country Music Artists Pryor & Lee to Raise Funds for Berkeley Humane
Free Virtual Concert Encourages Local Donations
Vaccinations Explained
As part of our community resource programs, we launched Spay the Bay in 2016. In addition to affordable spay/neuter services to the public, Spay the Bay also offer a low-cost vaccine clinic four times a year. Click here for current dates and important information. Below are detailed description of common