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!
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 just give up a new member of their family so easily was disturbing to pet
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 plants that can cause harm – or death – if ingested by your beloved cat and/or dog. The variety of afflictions
Join Berkeley Humane, Bayer, and NBC Bay Area/Telemundo 48 at our Adopt-a-thon, Bark (& Meow) Around the Block, on Saturday September 18th, 10 AM to 4 PM.
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 severe demodex, better known as mange, caused by parasitic mites. The mange lead to secondary
Why not wake up to a kitten in your in-box every day in September? It’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!
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 no longer had control over her tail and it hung limp, causing her terrible pain.
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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 he needed urgent care for external wounds and dehydration. Munchie’s demeanor was gentle and his
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.
She is part of the family and the best WFH coworker!
