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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!

Transporting Maui Shelter Pets to New Homes in the Bay Area

WHO & WHAT: In the wake of the Maui wildfires, Berkeley Humane joins Greater Good Charities in partnership with Ameriflight to transport more than 40 Maui shelter dogs (33) and cats (11) to the Bay Area to find forever homes. This emergency flight is part of a larger effort, led by Greater Good Charities, that delivered humanitarian supplies to the people of Maui and airlifted more than 130

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Walk With Me!

Whether it’s a trip to the beach, the dog park, hiking in Yellowstone or just a potty walk in the rain, every outing can be a joy. It’s easy to take for granted that these will have positive outcomes and you will return home with a rested dog; both of you safe and healthy. We are always conscious of our dogs’ safety, but what about

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a multicolored cat available for adoption looks at the camera with a tilted face

The Berkeley Humane Difference: Compassion, Care, and Commitment to Animals

Revised on September 15, 2025. So many shelter animals need loving homes: our mission is to provide a safe haven for these animals and to find them loving homes. We ensure that each animal in our care receives medical attention, behavioral evaluations, and a comprehensive adoption package, which includes: Medical and Behavior Evaluations: Berkeley Humane recognizes the importance of a holistic approach to animal care.

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