berkeley humane blog
News, Advice, & 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!
The Aloha Dog Project brings Hawaii’s shelter dogs to the Bay Area
August 26, 2022
2:47 pm
Berkeley Humane’s Aloha Dog Project is moving dogs from Kona Hawaii to the San Francisco Bay Area. Already, this project to alleviate overcrowding in island shelters, has successfully transplanted numerous dogs from the Kona public shelter to Berkeley Humane. Each of these dogs receive care and medical attention before being adopted into Bay Area homes. These shelter animals affectionately dubbed “Aloha Dogs” are being escorted
Iconic “Doggie Diner” Mascot Heads Featured at Berkeley Humane’s Adopt-a-Thon
August 22, 2022
2:01 pm
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!
Shelters Seeing Longer Stays for Larger Dogs
August 17, 2022
1:22 pm
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.
Berkeley Humane to Host Bay Area’s Largest Single Day Adoption Event
August 15, 2022
1:11 pm
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.
Berkeley Humane Receives Grant from PEDIGREE Foundation to Help Keep Pet Families Together
August 9, 2022
4:38 pm
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.
Berkeley Humane and BISSELL Pet Foundation Fight Shelter Overcrowding by Reduction Adoption Fees
July 26, 2022
3:44 pm
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.
Berkeley Doggy Pride Parade to Celebrate the Love of All Pet Families
June 22, 2022
4:16 pm
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.
Videos: Animals Available to Adopt
May 18, 2022
2:25 pm
Are you or someone you know looking to adopt? You’ll learn so much about our adoptable animals by watching videos of them. Check out the videos below, and then follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube so you’ll be the first to see new videos! And join us on Thursday afternoons on Instagram, when we go live with one of our Adoption Center staff and
Seven Dog Training Classes Every Pet Parent Should Know About!
April 20, 2022
11:10 am
There’s nothing on earth quite like the unconditional, unreserved love of a dog. There’s a reason they are known as man’s best friend! Training your dog is one of the most important and rewarding things you can do, because it improves your communication and strengthens your trust and bond. Not to mention, training can be so much fun! There’s a wide variety of training classes