Blog : Berkeley Humane

Aloha Kitty Project: Bringing Disaster Victims—Kauaʻi Cats and Kittens—to the Bay Area

September 30, 2026 4:16 pm

When an animal welfare organization faces a crisis, we believe in showing up. That is why Berkeley Humane is launching the Aloha Kitty Project, a disaster relief effort to bring dozens of cats and kittens from Kauaʻi to the San Francisco Bay Area, where they will receive care and the opportunity to find new loving homes. Recent hurricane damage, power and water outages, and severe overcrowding

A New Place to Meet Your Next Best Friend: Berkeley Humane Opens Adoption Outpost at Pet Food Express

August 17, 2026 2:09 pm

Finding the perfect feline companion just got a little easier. Berkeley Humane is excited to announce a new partnership with Pet Food Express that brings adoptable cats and kittens to the company’s North Oakland store at the corner of Alcatraz Avenue and Telegraph Avenue. This new adoption outpost creates another place where the community can meet animals looking for new loving homes while supporting Berkeley Humane’s innovative

When Your Pet Can’t Wait: Timely Veterinary Care for Our Community

July 21, 2026 2:13 pm

For many Bay Area pet owners, finding veterinary care has become increasingly difficult. Routine appointments can take weeks to schedule, while emergency hospitals are designed for life-threatening situations and often come with significant expense. As a result, families are often left wondering where to turn when their pet is sick or injured but doesn’t require emergency treatment. This growing gap in veterinary care is affecting

Champions for Pet Health Weekend Supports 350 Pet Families

May 27, 2026 10:25 am

On May 16 and 17, 2026, Berkeley Humane welcomed hundreds of Bay Area pet families to a community wellness weekend, providing free vaccines, microchips, pet ID tags, pet food pantry support, and pet photography services to approximately 350 pets and the people who love them. The two-day event was part of Champions for Pet Health: Communities Partnering for Pet Health & Wellness, a regional initiative uniting

Free Vaccines and Microchips for Bay Area Pet Families

May 4, 2026 10:52 am

The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley Humane) will host two days of free vaccine and microchip clinics for Bay Area pets on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. These clinics are open to the public with no appointment required and provide critical veterinary services to families who are seeking care for their dogs and cats. As the cost of veterinary services continues to rise, many pet families

Dine Out for a Cause: Friends with Paws at Eureka!

April 14, 2026 1:45 pm

Looking for a delicious way to give back? Join us for a special Friends with Paws partnership day with Eureka! in Berkeley! On Thursday, April 23, Eureka! will donate 20% of sales to Berkeley Humane when you mention your support, show this promotion on your phone, or present a flyer to your server. It’s simple: enjoy great food, gather with friends, and help make a difference for animals in need.

Expanding Access to Veterinary Care in Berkeley

April 1, 2026 2:45 pm

As Berkeley Humane continues building the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC), we remain deeply committed to serving pets and the people who love them, especially during this time of transition. To help ensure continued access to affordable veterinary care in Berkeley, we’re proud to partner with Vets in Vans, a nonprofit mobile veterinary clinic serving communities across the Bay Area. Beginning March 23, 2026,

Another Year of Happy Tails: Thank You for Making It Possible

December 30, 2025 11:00 am

As we look back on this past year at Berkeley Humane, one thing rises above everything else: families were formed, lives were changed, and love found its way home. This year, hundreds of animals found loving homes through Berkeley Humane. Behind each adoption is a network of support, donors, fosters, volunteers, and advocates who believe that every animal care, and a family to call their

Donor-Advised Funds: Smart, Heartfelt Giving That Saves Lives

October 9, 2025 12:42 pm

At Berkeley Humane, every act of generosity, big or small, helps transform the lives of animals and the people who love them. One of the most impactful ways our supporters make a difference is through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), a giving option that combines financial wisdom with deep compassion. What Is a Donor-Advised Fund? Think of a Donor-Advised Fund as a charitable giving account created to

When the Unexpected Happens: Protecting Our Pets and Our Neighbors During Emergencies and Disasters

October 6, 2025 1:39 pm

Living in California means we face our share of natural disasters, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, tsunamis, extreme heat, high winds, utility outages, poor air quality, and flooding. While we can’t prevent these disasters and emergencies, we can prepare our families, our pets, and our community, because when we are all ready, we are all safer. Berkeley Humane, in partnership with Berkeley Ready and Berkeley Animal Care