
The aPAWcalypse returns in 2024!
Fee-Ghosted Adoption Event
Join us for the aPAWcalypse on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, 10am–2pm, at Berkeley Humane (2700 Ninth St., Berkeley)!
This one-day Halloween adoption event features “ghosted” (a.k.a. 100% waived) adoption fees, plus wicked cute shelter pets will be dressed for the occasion—in costumes!
Don’t miss this opportunity to add a valued member to your aPAWcalypse survival team!
50 Franken-kittens, puppy gremlins, voodoo dogs, and mystical cats will be ready to go home to your haunted mansions!
Featuring live cello performance and scary tunes by local cellist, Susanna Porte.
available at the aPAWcalypse
(many more to come!)
2024 sponsors





Situated on 22 acres in the East Bay with breathtaking views of San Francisco, Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel seamlessly blends its rich 19th century history with the modern day to offer the very best of the Bay Area. Built in 1915, our historic resort's charm is undeniable, with sprawling spaces and incredible attention to detail everywhere you look. Join us in the hills for exciting activities offered year round. Dine on inspired cuisine at Limewood and East Bay Provisions, relax body and mind at the Fairmont Spa, and maintain your wellness routine at The Club with endless fitness offerings including tennis, yoga, swimming and more. Claremont Club & Spa offers all the amenities you’d expect from an award-winning California resort.

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all events
*Event dates and details subject to change.
- Every Saturday — Mobile walk-In adoptions at our Solano Thrift Shop!
- First Sunday each month — Free Pet Food Pantry!
- Saturday, June 7, 2025 — Join us for Pints For Paws®, voted the best fundraising event in the East Bay!
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 — Adopt your new best friend at our annual adopt-a-thon Bark (& Meow) Around the Block!
partner with us
Berkeley Humane is proud to partner with our animal-loving community! Opportunities include event sponsorships, raffle donations, and more.