emergency response

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

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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

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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

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Jupiter, a brown Am Staff with a pink color and black easy walk harness relaxes on a white dog bed.

From Excruciating Dental Pain to A New Loving Family

When we met Jupiter, a 2-year-old Pitbull mix, at an overcrowded public shelter, we were immediately smitten with her affectionate and gentle personality. She charmed everyone she met! But one look in her mouth told a different story. Jupiter was in urgent need of major dental surgery—a procedure that can

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Disaster Preparedness for Your Pet

Are you and your pet prepared? 1. Never leave your pet behind. The safest place for your pet is with you! If you must evacuate, take your pet along. 2. Place two ID tags on your pet’s collar. Include a temporary tag with the phone number of a friend or

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Hope Medical Fund

Cabo and Liefa

Lightning sometimes does strike twice! Two kittens, of the same age, with similar life-threatening medical issues came into our care in the same month. Liefa (F, grey and white) and Cabo (M, grey) had already experienced two lifetimes of pain in the first few weeks of their lives. They came

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Sparkie

When we first saw Sparkie at a shelter in Stockton, we thought she would get adopted right away! Sparkie is a chipper 8 year old, 10 pound terrier mix with a great smile. We transported her to Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society where a routine exam revealed she was suffering from

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