berkeley humane blog

News, Advice, & Everything Pets

Berkeley Humane’s blog is filled with helpful tips and resources for our animal-loving community, as well as exciting news about our shelter’s animals, programs and events!

Pet Food Pantry

*Updated 12/16/25 When someone must choose between feeding themselves or feeding their pet, they will often make sure their pet is fed first. Pet Food Pantry Hours and Rules Berkeley Humane’s Pet Food Pantry is open to the public once a month from 10 am-12 pm, at 936 Carleton St. Berkeley CA (Berkeley Humane). We are unable to provide food for feral cat colony caretakers

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COVID-19 Response: Help and Resources

UPDATED NOVEMBER 9, 2022  Berkeley Humane has reopened its Adoption Center and follows the current City of Berkeley, County of Alameda, and CDC guidelines for safety. Please see our adoption process and available animals here. SAFETY NET PROGRAMS Please visit our Resource Center for additional information on programs that support our community and help keep pets and their families together. TRAIN THE BAY In-person classes have

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