For many Bay Area pet owners, finding veterinary care has become increasingly difficult. Routine appointments can take weeks to schedule, while emergency hospitals are designed for life-threatening situations and often come with significant expense. As a result, families are often left wondering where to turn when their pet is sick
The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley Humane) will host two days of free vaccine and microchip clinics for Bay Area pets on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17. These clinics are open to the public with no appointment required and provide critical veterinary services to families who are seeking care for their
Looking for a delicious way to give back? Join us for a special Friends with Paws partnership day with Eureka! in Berkeley! On Thursday, April 23, Eureka! will donate 20% of sales to Berkeley Humane when you mention your support, show this promotion on your phone, or present a flyer to your server. It’s simple:
As Berkeley Humane continues building the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC), we remain deeply committed to serving pets and the people who love them, especially during this time of transition. To help ensure continued access to affordable veterinary care in Berkeley, we’re proud to partner with Vets in Vans,
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,
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
Living in California means we face our share of natural disasters, earthquakes, wildfires, landslides, tsunamis, extreme heat, high winds, utility outages, poor air quality, and flooding. While we can’t prevent these disasters and emergencies, we can prepare our families, our pets, and our community, because when we are all ready,
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
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
Big and exciting changes are happening at Berkeley Humane! Construction is underway for our new facility, the Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC)—a purpose-built comprehensive pet resource center that features state-of-the-art veterinary, adoption, training, and education programs for the community. As we embark (woof, woof) on this two-year-long journey to make
