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!
Sometimes when animals are transferred to Berkeley Humane from local municipal shelters, their injuries are not obvious. With Claire, that was not the case. One look at her and it was clear whatever happened to her front leg was bad. Despite what must have been a tremendously painful injury, Claire
We sadly lost a kitten to a rare disease last spring, so when we went to Berkeley Humane in June [2018] it was with an older cat in mind
5 easy steps to follow to help reunite a lost pet with their family!
Losing your beloved pet is a stressful and scary situation. A determined owner and the right approach to searching are key to a happy reunion.
The questions we asked of Dr. Valdez are intended to help cat owners figure out optimal nutrition for their feline family members.
Did you know that that cats and dogs don’t have to know each other from kittenhood and puppyhood to be able to live together? It is definitely possible to successfully introduce an adult dog into a cat household, and even for the two to eventually become pals. So if you’re
Superstar volunteer Judy Cohen combines her dedication to animals and decades of administrative experience to support Berkeley Humane’s financial and HR office. Judy retired in 2014 after a long career working for the Peralta Colleges. She began as the financial aid administrator for the old Vista college, spent 22 years
Ever wonder how our pets find their way to adoption through Berkeley Humane? In a sense, Berkeley Humane’s adoptable animals are a special, curated selection of animals that we believe would be a great fit in the right home. We focus our attention on relieving overcrowding at other shelters in
By: Nancy Frensley, CPDT-KA, CAP2, CGC Evaluator, AKC Scent Work Judge, Berkeley Humane’s Manager of Behavior and Training This is the time of year when families all across the Bay Area embrace going back to school, and it’s a good time to remember your canine companions as well. Berkeley Humane’s
We have volunteer foster opportunities for cats and dogs that are short or long term. Currently, our biggest need is for foster families with experience with large dogs.
