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Free Vaccines and Microchips for Bay Area Pet Families 

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

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Dine Out for a Cause: Friends with Paws at Eureka!

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:

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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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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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