Berkeley Humane News

Another Year of Happy Tails: Thank You for Making It Possible

As we look back on this past year at Berkeley Humane, one thing rises above everything else: families were formed, lives were changed, and love found its way home. This year, hundreds of animals found loving homes through Berkeley Humane. Behind each adoption is a network of support, donors, fosters,

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Donor-Advised Funds: Smart, Heartfelt Giving That Saves Lives

At Berkeley Humane, every act of generosity, big or small, helps transform the lives of animals and the people who love them. One of the most impactful ways our supporters make a difference is through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), a giving option that combines financial wisdom with deep compassion. What Is

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Small tan puppy wearing bat wings costume on a purple background, photographed for Berkeley Humane’s aPAWcalypse Halloween pet adoption event.

aPAWcalypse: Bay Area Halloween Pet Adoption Event

Halloween is going to the dogs (and cats!) at Berkeley Humane’s 3rd Annual aPAWcalypse, happening Saturday, October 25, 2025, at PetSmart Pinole. This Halloween pet adoption event brings together costumes, community, and compassion — and it could be the day you meet your new best friend. Adoptable Pets in Costume

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Introducing FIREPaws — Fosters In Response to Emergencies

In times of disaster, animals are among the most vulnerable. When local shelters are overwhelmed and volunteers must focus on evacuating displaced animals, there is an urgent need for emergency foster caregivers who can step in and provide the safe, temporary homes that these animals desperately need. That’s why we are

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Small corgi puppy sitting in a PetSmart shopping basket inside the pet supply aisle

A New Era for Pet Care Begins in Pinole

Berkeley Humane Opens Relocated Spay the Bay Clinic in PetSmart Affordable, life-saving veterinary care is now closer than ever for families in West Contra Costa County. Berkeley Humane has officially opened the doors to its newly relocated Spay the Bay clinic—now operating in PetSmart at 1380 Fitzgerald Drive in Pinole.

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Bay Area Animal Resource Center Closer to Becoming a Reality

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

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