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Are stock and crypto donations more tax efficient? Help more animals while maximizing tax deductions.

February 24, 2022 3:49 pm

Generally speaking, the IRS allows donors to deduct donations made to qualified non-profits, including 501(c)3 organizations like Berkeley Humane. Depending on your tax situation, there may be tax strategies to better support a meaningful cause while maximizing your tax deductions. Donating non-cash assets like stock and crypto may be a strategy to explore with your tax advisor. Please consult with your tax professional for the

Silver tabby sits in the lap of a man who is at a desk with a laptop. Donate cryptocurrencies to save lives

Cryptocurrencies Can Save Pets’ Lives

December 27, 2021 4:15 pm

Save the lives of shelter animals by donating cryptocurrency: Berkeley Humane now accepts over 60 forms of crypto, including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Charlie loves all dogs, and they love him right back!

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!

A wine colored button up at Thrift Shop Berkeley Humane

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.

Black Am Staff mix in a pink collar and pink bow smiling at the camera

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 just give up a new member of their family so easily was disturbing to pet

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 plants that can cause harm – or death – if ingested by your beloved cat and/or dog. The variety of afflictions

Adopt-a-thon September 18, 2021 for Berkeley Humane

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 severe demodex, better known as mange, caused by parasitic mites. The mange lead to secondary