Game, Set, Match. How Charlie’s Love of Tennis Saves Lives
December 17, 2021
11:00 am
We’re amazed at Charlie’s dedication to help the animals of Berkeley Humane!
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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!
Thrift Shop Berkeley Humane: Cultivating Compassion While Giving Forgotten Treasures New Life
December 8, 2021
11:37 am
Thrift Shop Berkeley Humane offers a place where you can help animals in need, reduce your environmental impact, find useful and attractive items at bargain prices, shop for gifts, and recycle your own worldly goods.
Black Cats are Not Spooky – October is the Best Time to Adopt Them!
October 26, 2021
5:10 pm
It’s time to bust the black cat myth at Halloween: there is no reason for animal shelters and rescues to avoid adopting out black cats near Halloween!
Make a Dog’s Day – Free Virtual Classes for Every Pet Family
September 29, 2021
2:52 pm
Join Berkeley Humane and Subaru for a fun-filled series of free workshops on Thursday, October 21st that reinforce the special bond we have with our dogs.
What’s Next For Pets, Post-Pandemic?
September 15, 2021
11:50 am
By Nancy Frensley, Berkeley Humane Training Manager Earlier this year, national publications issued news reports that pets adopted during pandemic closures were being returned to shelters in large numbers as people returned to their jobs – despite no evidence to support these claims. Since the very idea that people would
12 Plants That Are Toxic to Pets
September 1, 2021
2:37 pm
If you suspect your pet may have ingested a potentially toxic substance, call animal poison control at 888-426-4435 or contact your local veterinarian as soon as possible. A beautiful houseplant or a blooming garden can brighten up any home, but before you pick up or plant something new, get familiar with 12 of the most common household and garden
Bayer and Berkeley Humane to Host Pet Adopt-a-Thon
August 30, 2021
5:27 pm
Join Berkeley Humane, Bayer, and NBC Bay Area/Telemundo 48 at our Adopt-a-thon, Bark (& Meow) Around the Block, on Saturday September 18th, 10 AM to 4 PM.
Expert Medical Care + Professional Training = Love!
August 18, 2021
9:03 am
We will never know why this puppy was abandoned on the side of a busy road. She was sick, scared, and helpless. She was only a few steps away from being killed by a car, but was brought to Berkeley Humane in time. When she arrived she was suffering from
Get a Kitten a Day in the Month of September
August 17, 2021
12:48 pm
Why not wake up to a kitten in your in-box every day in September? It’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!
Thanks to You, Sweet Pea Can Wiggle Her Butt Again!
August 16, 2021
4:05 pm
In April, Berkeley Humane rushed to save a small dog in big pain. A local stray we named Sweet Pea had been hit by a car. X-Rays revealed that the bones connecting her tail to her spine were broken. While the accident didn’t break her back nor paralyze her, she