Berkeley Humane’s blog is filled with helpful tips and resources for our animal-loving community, as well as exciting news about our shelter’s animals, programs and events!
Halloween is going to the dogs (and cats!) at Berkeley Humane’s 3rd Annual aPAWcalypse, happening Saturday, October 25, 2025, at PetSmart Pinole. This Halloween pet adoption event brings together costumes, community, and compassion — and it could be the day you meet your new best friend. Adoptable Pets in Costume
In times of disaster, animals are among the most vulnerable. When local shelters are overwhelmed and volunteers must focus on evacuating displaced animals, there is an urgent need for emergency foster caregivers who can step in and provide the safe, temporary homes that these animals desperately need. That’s why we are
Big and exciting changes are happening at Berkeley Humane! Construction is underway for our new facility, the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC)—a purpose-built comprehensive pet resource center that features state-of-the-art veterinary, adoption, training, and education programs for the community. As we embark (woof, woof) on this two-year-long journey to make
Berkeley Humane Opens Relocated Spay the Bay Clinic in PetSmart Affordable, life-saving veterinary care is now closer than ever for families in West Contra Costa County. Berkeley Humane has officially opened the doors to its newly relocated Spay the Bay clinic—now operating in PetSmart at 1380 Fitzgerald Drive in Pinole.
Are you as excited as we are about July 4th festivities?! We’re getting ready for fun in the sun, BBQ’ing with friends, and some much-needed downtime snuggling with our pets. However, with all of the people coming and going and the loud noises of fireworks and firecrackers, this is a time
Get ready, Bay Area—Pints for Paws Berkeley 2025 is almost here, and this year’s event is bigger, bolder, and even more pawsome than ever! On Saturday, June 7, Join us for a day full of adoptable pets, community spirit, and celebration—all while helping animals in need. It’s all happening in
This holiday season, Berkeley Humane and 11 other East Bay animal shelters are coming together to spread an important message: now is the perfect time to bring a shelter pet into your home. Pets like Kahoku, a friendly dog, and Paloma, a cozy cat, are just a couple of the
The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley Humane) has reached a significant milestone in its 130-year history by submitting new building plans to the City of Berkeley for their state-of-the-art animal shelter and hospital—the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC). Since 1933, Berkeley Humane has been located at the corner of
Every cat owner faces a dilemma: how do you keep your cat safe while satisfying their natural curiosity and love for the outdoors? Keeping cats indoors is crucial for protecting them from dangers like traffic, predators, and disease. However, many indoor-only cats miss out on the mental and physical stimulation
It’s back and spookier than ever! Berkeley Humane is hosting its second annual aPAWcalypse, a Halloween-themed fee-waived adoption event that’s all about matching shelter pets with their perfect families. This year, the tricks are “sit, stay, and roll over,” and the treats are made of bacon (for the pups, of
