

adopt-a-thon & street fair
Saturday, August 23 | 10am–4pm
2700 9th St. Berkeley



Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Our biggest annual adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair returns on Saturday, August 23, 2025!
This outdoor, free-to-attend event at 2700 Ninth St. Berkeley features hundreds of adoptable animals from shelters and rescues throughout the Bay Area, along with live music, food and beer, pet and other vendors, and so much more.
This event welcomes adopters and all of our animal-loving community members to come together in support of shelter animals!
Adopt from Berkeley Humane
Adoption Fees waived at the event!
adopt from our partner shelters & rescues
Our participating shelter and rescue partners set their own adoption fees, but many are reducing or waiving fees for the event.
🐾 These lucky kitties just began their next big adventure! 🐾
This week, Trix, Zinnia, Marigold, and Lavender curled up into brand-new lives—filled with cozy nooks, sun-drenched windows, and all the gentle head scratches they could dream of.
Fresh starts, purring hearts, and days made for cat naps. 🧡
A huge shoutout to:
💛 The wonderful adopters who opened their homes and hearts—you’ve made the world glow a little warmer.
🙌 Our incredible fosters and volunteers—your quiet compassion is felt in every soft goodbye.
Here’s to new chapters for Trix, Zinnia, Marigold, and Lavender—and to this amazing community that makes it all possible.
🐾 Meet more pets still waiting: berkeleyhumane.org
#BerkeleyHumane #AdoptDontShop #AdoptLocal #BerkeleyHumaneLove
#BayAreaPets #EastBayAdoptions
#PetRescue #CatsofBerkeley #HomeAtLast
#HappyTails #AnimalRescue
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🌳 Hello, I`m Bluey! I’m animated, curious, and full of feline fun! Whether I’m exploring every nook, batting around my favorite toys, or eyeing a tall cat tree to conquer, I bring charm and character to every moment. I’ll share affection when I’m ready—and when I do, it’ll melt your heart! I’d thrive best in a cat-savvy home without little ones. Let’s make this the start of our pawsome adventure!
📍 Available for adoption by appointment only
🔗 Complete the Adoption Inquiry Form at berkeleyhumane.org
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📺 Hello, I`m Gimbap! I’m flavorful, fun-loving, and packed with kitten charm! Whether I’m tumbling through playtime, purring through nap time, or cozying up while you binge your favorite K-Drama, I’m here to bring the purrfect mix of spice and sweetness to your life. Come meet me and let’s roll into forever together—we’re ready to take on the day!
📍 Available for adoption: Thrift Shop Berkeley Humane — 1120 Solano Ave, Albany
🗓 Saturday | 11AM–2PM
🔗 berkeleyhumane.org
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🌸Hello, I`m Aster! I’m playful, charming, and ready to blossom in a forever home! Whether I’m leaping after toys, pouncing with my siblings, or cozying up for a nap, I bring sunshine and petal-powered fun to every moment. Life’s always in full bloom when I’m around—come meet me and let’s grow something beautiful together!
📍 Available for adoption: Thrift Shop Berkeley Humane — 1120 Solano Ave, Albany
🗓 Saturday | 11AM–2PM
🔗 berkeleyhumane.org
#adoptablekitten #berkeleyhumane #kittenzoomies #bayareapets #adoptdontshop #shelterlove #rescuecatsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #kittenseason #bayareaanimals #adoptme #cutekittens #catlovers #purringpal #petalpowered #kittenjoy #tabbytales
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An enormous thank you to Andrea Gordon, whose incredible generosity is feeding our shelter pets all month long through Berkeley Humane’s Nutritious Meals program. 🧡
That’s July—filled with healthy, nourishing meals for animals recovering from medical procedures and those awaiting adoption in foster care. Andrea’s support is making a direct, daily impact on their health, healing, and happiness.
💡 Only September and December are still open this year. It could be you, your business, or a tribute to a beloved pet.
Sponsor a month of Nutritious Meals and be the reason shelter pets stay strong, heal well, and find their second chance. Every bowl full, every heart on the mend—that’s all because of you.
berkeleyhumane.org/donate (scroll to the bottom of the page!)
#AdoptDontShop #Fosteringsaveslives #AnimalRescue #PetWellness #SponsorARescue #BerkeleyHumane #BayAreaPets #EastBayAnimalRescue #SupportLocalRescue #BerkeleyHumaneSponsors #PintsForPaws #AndreaGordon
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🐾 These beloved animals found their new home! 🐾
This week, Chex, Cocoa Puffs, Yuzu, Japchae, Lindsay, Sorbet, Gelato, Froyo, Rami, Zane, and Oliwa found what they’ve been waiting for—loving homes, fresh starts, and lives ready to be lived to the fullest.
New beginnings, happy tails, and hearts full of love. 🧡
Thank you to:
💛 Every adopter who opened their heart—you made the world feel a little brighter.
🙌 Our fosters and volunteers—your quiet kindness is felt in every happy goodbye.
🩺 Our medical and adoption teams—your gentle care helps make moments like these possible.
Here’s to love in all forms. Let’s keep it going, Bay Area!
🐾 Meet more pets still waiting: berkeleyhumane.org
#BerkeleyHumane #AdoptDontShop #AdoptLocal #BerkeleyHumaneLove
#BayAreaPets #EastBayAdoptions
#PetRescue #CatsofBerkeley #HomeAtLast
#HappyTails #AnimalRescue
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The 4th of July is almost here!
As you gear up to celebrate, keep pet safety in mind — more pets run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year.
That’s why July 5th is the busiest day for animal shelters nationwide.
Make pet safety part of the celebration so everyone can enjoy the holiday! 🇺🇸🐾
#4thOfJuly #PetSafety #LostPets #AnimalShelters #ShelterPets #BerkeleyHumane #BayAreaPets #AdoptDontShop #KeepPetsSafe #PetsOfInstagram
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Pride and pet adoption share the same heartbeat: everyone — and every pet — deserves to be loved exactly as they are. 🐾
🏳️🌈Happy Pride Month!🏳️🌈
Celebrate Pride and your love for shelter pets with our Love Unconditionally tee. Every purchase supports shelter pets on their journey to safe, loving homes.
Celebrate Pride — support shelter pets:
berkeleyhumane.org/product/love-unconditionally
#LoveUnconditionally #PrideMonth #AdoptDontShop #RescueLove #PrideAndPets #BerkeleyHumane #BayAreaPets #ShelterPetsRock #SupportLocalShelters #AdoptAPet #PrideInRescue #LoveLooksGoodOnYou #PrideMonth2025
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free vaccines & microchips!
For the first time at Bark (& Meow) Around the Block, Berkeley Humane is partnering with Vets in Vans and Friends of Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) to offer free vaccines and microchips to dog and cat families in need of assistance to care for their pets. Please click here for more information.
2025 presenting sponsors




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Bark (& Meow) Around the Block is the premier Bay Area location for Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption effort sponsored by NBC Bay Area/Telemundo 48.
Questions? Visit our FAQs page.
sponsorship opportunities
Become a sponsor for Bark (& Meow) Around the Block! Your sponsorship supports Berkeley Humane’s mission to find loving homes for cats and dogs throughout the East Bay.
partner with us
Berkeley Humane is proud to partner with our animal-loving community! Opportunities include event sponsorships, raffle donations, and more.
upcoming events
*Event dates and details subject to change.
- Every Saturday — Mobile walk-In adoptions at our Solano Avenue Thrift Shop!
- First Sunday each month — Free Pet Food Pantry!
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 — Adopt your new best friend at our annual adopt-a-thon Bark (& Meow) Around the Block!