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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

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!

Sweet Pea looking precious with her big glossy eyes

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 no longer had control over her tail and it hung limp, causing her terrible pain.

Tell Us About Your Rescue Pet During The Pandemic (Or What Would They Say About You?)

August 12, 2021 3:02 pm

Berkeley Humane wants to hear your favorite story!

Munchie, From the Street to Our Hearts

August 11, 2021 11:21 am

Most cats born on the streets cannot learn to live with people once they are beyond kittenhood. Munchie however, was a different kind of feral cat. In April, a local rescue group noticed this scruffy cat who was approachable and curious about people. He was brought to Berkeley Humane where he needed urgent care for external wounds and dehydration. Munchie’s demeanor was gentle and his