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Pints for Paws Is Back! Celebrate Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions + Craft Beer in Berkeley on June 7

Get ready, Bay Area—Pints for Paws Berkeley 2025 is almost here, and this year’s event is bigger, bolder, and even more pawsome than ever! On Saturday, June 7, Join us for a day full of adoptable pets, community spirit, and celebration—all while helping animals in need. It’s all happening in

Homes for the Holidays: Open Your Heart to a Shelter Pet This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Berkeley Humane and 11 other East Bay animal shelters are coming together to spread an important message: now is the perfect time to bring a shelter pet into your home. Pets like Kahoku, a friendly dog, and Paloma, a cozy cat, are just a couple of the

aPAWcalypse: The Sequel – A Halloween-Themed Adoption Event You Won’t Want to Miss!

It’s back and spookier than ever! Berkeley Humane is hosting its second annual aPAWcalypse, a Halloween-themed fee-waived adoption event that’s all about matching shelter pets with their perfect families. This year, the tricks are “sit, stay, and roll over,” and the treats are made of bacon (for the pups, of

A young puppy with a black and white coat lying down, gazing directly into the camera with big, expressive eyes. This puppy is part of Berkeley Humane's collaboration with a crisis animal rescue team focused on transporting dogs from the Central Valley to receive essential medical care. The image highlights the vulnerable state of puppies in under-resourced areas like the Central Valley, where they are at risk of life-threatening conditions such as Canine Parvovirus.

SAVING LIVES FROM THE VALLEY

Berkeley Humane collaborates with a crisis animal rescue team dedicated to transporting dogs from the Central Valley to our medical program. The Kern Project specializes in rescuing dogs from under-resourced shelters and the community, whether they have been intentionally abandoned in fields or found as strays. Due to ongoing challenges

Alt text: A close-up photo of a tortoiseshell cat with striking green eyes, gazing directly at the camera with a calm and composed expression. The cat's unique coat features a blend of dark and orange fur. This image highlights the importance of donor support that allowed this bonded pair to stay together and find a loving home, despite the challenges and time involved in their adoption journey.

Bonded Hearts – Creedence and Isabel’s Story

Separating bonded animals can have serious repercussions for their mental and physical well-being. At Berkeley Humane, we are committed to keeping bonded pets together when they are surrendered to us. Unfortunately, not all shelters can make this same commitment due to the challenge of finding adopters willing to take two

A small, scruffy dog named Yogi with curly, wiry fur and soulful brown eyes gazes calmly off to the side. Yogi's fur is a mix of gray and brown, giving him a distinctive, weathered appearance. Despite his rough past, Yogi now looks healthy and alert. This image captures his transformation from a neglected stray to a well-cared-for, thriving dog after receiving medical care and rehabilitation at Berkeley Humane.

Struggle to Snuggles: Yogi’s Journey

It’s a mystery how such a small dog survived the streets of Antioch, severely neglected and struggling on his own. When he arrived at Berkeley Humane, he was quiet and reflective, so we named him Yogi. Our medical team quickly noticed multiple health issues affecting his quality of life, including

A close-up of a tabby and white cat with striking green eyes and a pink nose. The cat is lying down on a soft surface, looking directly at the camera with a curious expression. The background is blurred, making the cat's face the focal point of the image.

A Heroic Journey of Recovery and Resilience

Associated with one of the bravest heroes of Greek mythology, Perseus is also one of the most resilient shelter cats Berkeley Humane has known. Transferred from a local public shelter that recognized Berkeley Humane’s ability to provide top-level care, Perseus arrived in extreme pain, trembling uncontrollably. Found as a stray

Pints for Paws: 10th Anniversary Beer Festival!

Are you a beer enthusiast with a heart for animals in need? If so, mark your calendars because Berkeley Humane is gearing up for its 10th Anniversary Pints for Paws Beer Festival, which you won’t want to miss! Celebrating a Decade of Love and Suds On June 1, 2024, from

Training and Behavior Tips

Our team of pet experts is here to help! These videos have advice on how to stay safe and healthy, as well as tips and tricks so you can bond with your pet(s).

Dilute torbie kitten sits on a gray couch.

New on our Website: Courtesy Listings

Berkeley Humane has added a new courtesy listings page where dogs and cats are available for adoption directly from their current owners/guardians through Rehome.

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