Blog : Berkeley Humane

A young puppy with a black and white coat lying down, gazing directly into the camera with big, expressive eyes. This puppy is part of Berkeley Humane's collaboration with a crisis animal rescue team focused on transporting dogs from the Central Valley to receive essential medical care. The image highlights the vulnerable state of puppies in under-resourced areas like the Central Valley, where they are at risk of life-threatening conditions such as Canine Parvovirus.

SAVING LIVES FROM THE VALLEY

August 23, 2024 10:42 am

Berkeley Humane collaborates with a crisis animal rescue team dedicated to transporting dogs from the Central Valley to our medical program. The Kern Project specializes in rescuing dogs from under-resourced shelters and the community, whether they have been intentionally abandoned in fields or found as strays. Due to ongoing challenges in accessing veterinary care across the Central Valley, dogs from this region frequently require urgent

Alt text: A close-up photo of a tortoiseshell cat with striking green eyes, gazing directly at the camera with a calm and composed expression. The cat's unique coat features a blend of dark and orange fur. This image highlights the importance of donor support that allowed this bonded pair to stay together and find a loving home, despite the challenges and time involved in their adoption journey.

Bonded Hearts – Creedence and Isabel’s Story

August 23, 2024 9:29 am

Separating bonded animals can have serious repercussions for their mental and physical well-being. At Berkeley Humane, we are committed to keeping bonded pets together when they are surrendered to us. Unfortunately, not all shelters can make this same commitment due to the challenge of finding adopters willing to take two animals at once. However, we strongly believe that it is always worth the effort to

A small, scruffy dog named Yogi with curly, wiry fur and soulful brown eyes gazes calmly off to the side. Yogi's fur is a mix of gray and brown, giving him a distinctive, weathered appearance. Despite his rough past, Yogi now looks healthy and alert. This image captures his transformation from a neglected stray to a well-cared-for, thriving dog after receiving medical care and rehabilitation at Berkeley Humane.

Struggle to Snuggles: Yogi’s Journey

August 22, 2024 4:43 pm

It’s a mystery how such a small dog survived the streets of Antioch, severely neglected and struggling on his own. When he arrived at Berkeley Humane, he was quiet and reflective, so we named him Yogi. Our medical team quickly noticed multiple health issues affecting his quality of life, including mild dental disease, a skin infection called pyoderma, likely caused by poor nutrition, and a

A close-up of a tabby and white cat with striking green eyes and a pink nose. The cat is lying down on a soft surface, looking directly at the camera with a curious expression. The background is blurred, making the cat's face the focal point of the image.

A Heroic Journey of Recovery and Resilience

August 22, 2024 11:01 am

Associated with one of the bravest heroes of Greek mythology, Perseus is also one of the most resilient shelter cats Berkeley Humane has known. Transferred from a local public shelter that recognized Berkeley Humane’s ability to provide top-level care, Perseus arrived in extreme pain, trembling uncontrollably. Found as a stray with no known history, it was clear he had been suffering for a long time.

Pints for Paws: 10th Anniversary Beer Festival!

May 8, 2024 2:20 pm

Are you a beer enthusiast with a heart for animals in need? If so, mark your calendars because Berkeley Humane is gearing up for its 10th Anniversary Pints for Paws Beer Festival, which you won’t want to miss! Celebrating a Decade of Love and Suds On June 1, 2024, from 2 pm to 5 pm (with a special 1-hour early entrance for VIP ticket holders),

Finding Love Again, Together

April 28, 2024 12:00 pm

Clyde and Mr. Cuddles, two distinguished and beautiful tuxedo cats, were living great lives until one day everything changed. Throughout the year, we receive calls not from the pet owners, but from the families of those pet owners who are dealing with their incapacity or death. These family members are struggling to find new homes for the pets displaced by the loss of their owner.

Sometimes, Saving a Life Just Takes Time

April 24, 2024 12:59 pm

On January 5, 2023, Kalia arrived on the first flight of the new year from Hawai’i as a great candidate for our Aloha Dog project. With little chance of getting adopted at an overcrowded municipal island shelter, we were confident she would be welcomed quickly into a new loving family here on the mainland. Kalia was an alert four-year-old who loved every dog and person

Love is Blind

April 20, 2024 12:00 pm

At just seven-months-old, Dream was a sweet, cuddly, and playful kitten, despite her battle against a progressive and painful eye infection that would take her sight. Dream was transferred into our care with severely scarred and ulcerated eyes that were no longer responding to treatment. As her health quickly deteriorated, our medical team jumped into action to perform a double enucleation surgery—the only way to

Pints for Paws, 10th Anniversary Craft Beer Festival, Invites You to Drink Beer and Save Animals!

April 9, 2024 2:38 pm

Contact: Emily MurphyDirector of Development & Communications Berkeley Humane emurphy@berkeleyhumane.org 510-845-7735 ext. 211 Over 30 Craft Breweries to Support Shelter Animals at Award-Winning East Bay Beer Festival BERKELEY, Calif. – In honor of the upcoming National Beer Day, Berkeley Humane has announced tickets are now on sale for Pints for Paws, 10th Anniversary craft beer festival. Voted Best Fundraising Event in the East Bay for several years running, Pints for Paws

What would happen to me if something happened to you?

March 18, 2024 6:50 pm

To help Berkeley Humane community members protect their pets — and all they love — we’ve partnered with FreeWill. Their free estate planning resource guides you through writing your will and creating other important estate planning documents, all in as little as 20 minutes.