Berkeley Humane News
The Aloha Dog Project brings Hawaii’s shelter dogs to the Bay Area
Berkeley Humane’s Aloha Dog Project is moving dogs from Kona Hawaii to the San Francisco Bay Area. Already, this project
August 26, 2022
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News, Advice, and Everything Pets
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!
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Iconic “Doggie Diner” Mascot Heads Featured at Berkeley Humane’s Adopt-a-Thon
Something very special will be happening on Saturday, August 27, from 10am to 4pm, at Berkeley Humane’s large adopt-a-thon event, Bark (and Meow) Around the Block. In addition to over 100 pets available from 5 shelters and rescues, most pets with all fees-waived, three of the most famous “dogs” in the Bay Area will be there – but you can’t take them home!
August 22, 2022
Shelters Seeing Longer Stays for Larger Dogs
A significant slowdown in adoptions could be devastating for local shelter dogs. Before the start of the pandemic, the length of time a dog would spend at Berkeley Humane was under two weeks. Now the average stay is more than 130 days with no viable adopters in sight.
August 17, 2022
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Berkeley Humane to Host Bay Area’s Largest Single Day Adoption Event
Local shelters are filled with available pets so Berkeley Humane is making it easy to find a dog, puppy, kitten, or cat! All adoption fees have been waived for this event and available pets have already received their veterinary care, vaccinations, microchip, and are ready to go home after a brief adoption counseling session.
August 15, 2022
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Berkeley Humane Receives Grant from PEDIGREE Foundation to Help Keep Pet Families Together
Berkeley Humane is the only shelter in Northern California to be awarded a $10,000 grant from PEDIGREE Foundation focused on helping keep pets and families together through Berkeley Humane’s Pet Food Pantry.
August 9, 2022
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Berkeley Humane and BISSELL Pet Foundation Fight Shelter Overcrowding by Reduction Adoption Fees
As our nation’s shelters face unprecedented overcrowding, Berkeley Humane and BISSELL Pet Foundation have teamed up to do our part in taking homeless pets from kennels to couches by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50.
July 26, 2022
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Berkeley Doggy Pride Parade to Celebrate the Love of All Pet Families
Berkeley Humane and Third Culture Bakery will host Berkeley’s first-ever Doggy Pride Parade. On Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 1:00 PM, dogs and their families will come together and walk, wiggle, dance, and sashay around the block to celebrate love and raise funds for Berkeley Humane.
June 22, 2022
Videos: Animals Available to Adopt
Are you or someone you know looking to adopt? You’ll learn so much about our adoptable animals by watching videos
May 18, 2022
Training and Advice
Seven Dog Training Classes Every Pet Parent Should Know About!
There’s nothing on earth quite like the unconditional, unreserved love of a dog. There’s a reason they are known as
April 20, 2022
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Living and Loving: A New Life After Hoarding
Ripley, a four-year-old Chihuahua was transported from a local home with dozens of dogs and cats when the owners/guardians had become overwhelmed.
April 8, 2022
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From Excruciating Dental Pain to A New Loving Family
When we met Jupiter, a 2-year-old Pitbull mix, at an overcrowded public shelter, we were immediately smitten with her affectionate
April 4, 2022
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Pints for Paws, Berkeley Humane’s 8th Annual Craft Beer Festival, Invites You to Drink Beer and Save Animals!
Berkeley Humane today announced its eighth annual craft beer festival that raises badly needed funds to save the lives of cats and dogs. All funds raised go directly to the medical and behavioral needs of Berkeley Humane’s dogs and cats.
March 30, 2022
