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A small, scruffy dog named Yogi with curly, wiry fur and soulful brown eyes gazes calmly off to the side. Yogi's fur is a mix of gray and brown, giving him a distinctive, weathered appearance. Despite his rough past, Yogi now looks healthy and alert. This image captures his transformation from a neglected stray to a well-cared-for, thriving dog after receiving medical care and rehabilitation at Berkeley Humane.

Struggle to Snuggles: Yogi’s Journey

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

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A close-up of a tabby and white cat with striking green eyes and a pink nose. The cat is lying down on a soft surface, looking directly at the camera with a curious expression. The background is blurred, making the cat's face the focal point of the image.

A Heroic Journey of Recovery and Resilience

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

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10th Anniversary Pints For Paws

Pints for Paws: 10th Anniversary Beer Festival!

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

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Finding Love Again, Together

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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Sometimes, Saving a Life Just Takes Time

On January 5, 2023, Kalia arrived on the first flight of the new year from Hawai’i as a great candidate for our Aloha Dog project. With little chance of getting adopted at an overcrowded municipal island shelter, we were confident she would be welcomed quickly into a new loving family

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Love is Blind

At just seven-months-old, Dream was a sweet, cuddly, and playful kitten, despite her battle against a progressive and painful eye infection that would take her sight. Dream was transferred into our care with severely scarred and ulcerated eyes that were no longer responding to treatment. As her health quickly deteriorated,

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Pints for Paws, 10th Anniversary Craft Beer Festival, Invites You to Drink Beer and Save Animals! 

Contact: Emily MurphyDirector of Development & Communications Berkeley Humane emurphy@berkeleyhumane.org 510-845-7735 ext. 211  Over 30 Craft Breweries to Support Shelter Animals at Award-Winning East Bay Beer Festival  BERKELEY, Calif. – In honor of the upcoming National Beer Day, Berkeley Humane has announced tickets are now on sale for Pints for Paws, 10th Anniversary craft beer festival.

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