This holiday season, Berkeley Humane and 11 other East Bay animal shelters are coming together to spread an important message: now is the perfect time to bring a shelter pet into your home. Pets like Kahoku, a friendly dog, and Paloma, a cozy cat, are just a couple of the
The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley Humane) has reached a significant milestone in its 130-year history by submitting new building plans to the City of Berkeley for their state-of-the-art animal shelter and hospital—the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC). Since 1933, Berkeley Humane has been located at the corner of
It’s back and spookier than ever! Berkeley Humane is hosting its second annual aPAWcalypse, a Halloween-themed fee-waived adoption event that’s all about matching shelter pets with their perfect families. This year, the tricks are “sit, stay, and roll over,” and the treats are made of bacon (for the pups, of
Pet Families Receive Help Keeping their Pets Healthy
Berkeley Humane collaborates with a crisis animal rescue team dedicated to transporting dogs from the Central Valley to our medical program. The Kern Project specializes in rescuing dogs from under-resourced shelters and the community, whether they have been intentionally abandoned in fields or found as strays. Due to ongoing challenges
Separating bonded animals can have serious repercussions for their mental and physical well-being. At Berkeley Humane, we are committed to keeping bonded pets together when they are surrendered to us. Unfortunately, not all shelters can make this same commitment due to the challenge of finding adopters willing to take two
It’s a mystery how such a small dog survived the streets of Antioch, severely neglected and struggling on his own. When he arrived at Berkeley Humane, he was quiet and reflective, so we named him Yogi. Our medical team quickly noticed multiple health issues affecting his quality of life, including
Associated with one of the bravest heroes of Greek mythology, Perseus is also one of the most resilient shelter cats Berkeley Humane has known. Transferred from a local public shelter that recognized Berkeley Humane’s ability to provide top-level care, Perseus arrived in extreme pain, trembling uncontrollably. Found as a stray
Are you a beer enthusiast with a heart for animals in need? If so, mark your calendars because Berkeley Humane is gearing up for its 10th Anniversary Pints for Paws Beer Festival, which you won’t want to miss! Celebrating a Decade of Love and Suds On June 1, 2024, from
Clyde and Mr. Cuddles, two distinguished and beautiful tuxedo cats, were living great lives until one day everything changed. Throughout the year, we receive calls not from the pet owners, but from the families of those pet owners who are dealing with their incapacity or death. These family members are
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