attend our award-winning
Life-Saving Events
We host several events each year that bring the community together to celebrate our love of animals! And get them adopted!
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
Sat. August 27, 2022
Lots of dogs and cats available at Berkeley Humane’s outdoor adopt-a-thon!
drink beer. save animals.
Saturday, June 3 2023
Pints for Paws® 2023 will be on Saturday June 3rd!
stories from beyond the shelter
Fri. October 15, 2021 | 6–7PM
Best in Show — Stories from Beyond the Shelter is a storytelling event that celebrates the rescue pets who fill our lives with love. Each year, three storytelling finalists read their stories at this heartwarming event, with the winner crowned “Best in Show”.
Best in Show 2021 will be joined by Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Egan, author and radio host of KQED’s Forum, Dr. Michael Krasny, and Diane Dwyer, TV personality and two-time Emmy® award winner for journalism.
make a dog's day
make a dog's day
Thur. October 21, 2021
Join Berkeley Humane and Subaru on Thursday October 21st for six free webinars throughout the day to Make Your Dog’s Day! From How To Make Your Dog Happy (According To Science) to Pet Photography Tips And Tricks, we can’t imagine a better way to celebrate your BFF (best furry friend)!
walk your dog.
earn $10,000 to save shelter animals!
Just walk with your pup (or particularly courageous cat) between 3/15–5/31 and you can help Berkeley Humane earn $10,000 in donations!
Questions? Visit our FAQs page.
Upcoming events
- 8/27/22 – Dogs and cats available at the Bark (& Meow) Around the Block adoption event!
*Event dates and details subject to change.
partner with us
Berkeley Humane is proud to partner with our animal-loving community! Opportunities include event sponsorships, raffle donations, and more.
Resource Center
Berkeley Humane’s free and low-cost programs provide food, shelter, and medical-related support to vulnerable pets and pet guardians in our community in order to keep pets and families together.
train the bay
Virtual dog training classes year round for every level. We have a class for you!
