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!
Auryn (named after the Celtic word for gold), a 4-year-old female cat, came to us having been declawed by her owner who failed to provide her the proper medical care to heal appropriately. In addition to the pain, she was also malnourished because it was so difficult for her to move to get to her food.
Berkeley Humane is hosting over 20 rescues and shelters at their Berkeley shelter on Saturday, August 26th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to place more than 200 pets into loving homes.
Whether it’s a trip to the beach, the dog park, hiking in Yellowstone or just a potty walk in the rain, every outing can be a joy. It’s easy to take for granted that these will have positive outcomes and you will return home with a rested dog; both of you safe and healthy. We are always conscious of our dogs’ safety, but what about
Berkeley Humane and Third Culture Bakery will host Berkeley’s Second Annual Doggy Pride Parade. On Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM, dogs and their families will come together to walk, wiggle, dance, and sashay around the block!
Are you ready to save your dog or cat’s life in a medical emergency? Berkeley Humane is offering two Pet First Aid and CPR trainings on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in the morning and afternoon.
Revised on September 15, 2025. So many shelter animals need loving homes: our mission is to provide a safe haven for these animals and to find them loving homes. We ensure that each animal in our care receives medical attention, behavioral evaluations, and a comprehensive adoption package, which includes: Medical and Behavior Evaluations: Berkeley Humane recognizes the importance of a holistic approach to animal care.
Pints for Paws has partnered with global nonprofit Be The Match® as an official sponsor for the upcoming event on June 3rd, 2023. Be The Match connects patients with matching donors for life-saving bone marrow or blood stem cell transplants, will be joining the Pints for Paws festivities with a table at the event.
Voted Best Fundraising Event in the East Bay for several years, Pints for Paws will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 2-5pm (1 hour earlier for VIPs ticket holders) at 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley. This annual event is organized by volunteers, so all funds raised go directly to the medical and behavioral needs of Berkeley Humane’s dogs and cats.
There are few things that warm your heart faster than seeing a pile of ten four-week-old black kittens all snuggled together. Twenty eyes staring back at you from tiny balls of fur making the smallest meows is one of the most adorable things you will ever experience.
We see this all too often. Senior pets are surrendered to animal shelters or simply abandoned when their health needs become too complicated or expensive. It is heartbreaking. At Berkeley Humane we know that senior dogs and cats make wonderful pets, and we make it a priority to transport them to our shelter to ensure they get the medical care they need.
