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!
Once simple act of kindness can save a life. For senior cat Braveheart, it came in the form of a phone call to Berkeley Humane in late August 2020. Braveheart was your average neighborhood stray who survived off of handouts and garbage. Most people ignore strays, but some pay attention,
When Kate + 8 arrived at Berkeley Humane, our staff, volunteers, and fosters were eager to help.
First assess the situation, wait for momma cat, then act if necessary.
In 2020, Ernest won the not-so-pleasant award for ‘Longest Stay.’ No, it’s not a testament to his patience to sit for a treat, but a tragic truth about senior dogs in rescue shelters. When we transported Ernest in February 2020, he was 12 years old, 65 lbs and deaf. The
A great opportunity to keep your pet healthy by vaccinating. 2021 Dates: March 27, June 26, August 21, December 4
Dr. Crystal Heath and Annie the dog demonstrate how easy it can be to clean your dog’s ears at home!
Dr. Crystal Heath demonstrates just how easy it can be to give your cat a pill, and why getting them used to being handled around the mouth and ears is a good thing! A quick overview of how to give your cat a pill: Questions? Visit Berkeley Humane’s Resource Center
Spaying and neutering your pet helps with animal overpopulation, benefits your pet’s physical and emotional health, and is one of the most important things you can do as a responsible pet guardian. Learn more about spay and neuter benefits and myths here. At Berkeley Humane, we strive to spay and
In this video Nancy Frensley, Training Manager at Berkeley Humane shares her tips for getting your dog to love going to a platform and how your dog can use a yoga ball. It may seem complicated, but as with any skill or trick, it takes consistency, patience, and lots of
New Berkeley Non-Profit Partnership Serves People and Pets Experiencing Food Insecurity
