Berkeley Humane

Animal shelter in Berkeley, California

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2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

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Adoptable Pets at Berkeley Humane

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Breyer

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Berkeley, CA

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Skylark

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Berkeley, CA

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Birch

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Berkeley, CA

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Starling

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Berkeley, CA

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Fantasia

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult

Berkeley, CA

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Ash

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Berkeley, CA

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Pikachu

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Berkeley, CA

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Cadbury

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Berkeley, CA

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Peep

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Berkeley, CA

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Shelter FAQs

Berkeley Humane provides complete care for homeless animals, from rescue to rehabilitation to placement. We match animals with loving and committed adopters, strengthen the human-animal bond, and promote the humane treatment of animals.

Our vision is to be an innovative leader in animal welfare and to provide critical resources to our community, leading the way with best practices in animal care to reduce the number of homeless animals in our community and beyond.
Berkeley Humane is located in Berkeley, California. Our adopters, volunteers, and donors most often come from the East Bay and San Francisco.

Adoption steps

  1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
    1. We are operating with a modified adoption process, visit berkeleyhumane.org/adopt for more information!
  2. Interview
    1. staff will ask potential adopters about lifestyle, household, and what they're looking for, in order to suggest appropriate matches.
  3. Meet the Pet
  4. Approve Application
  5. Sign Adoption Contract
  6. Pay Fee
  7. Take the Pet Home
    1. Check out our post-adoption support here: https://berkeleyhumane.org/Post-Adoption

Additional adoption info

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS

* Be 18 years of age or older.
* Have valid state-issued identification.
* Allowed to have a pet where you live. (To protect you and your pet, get your landlord's or HOA's permission in writing before you adopt).
* Willing and able to provide training, medical attention, and proper care for your new pet.


ADOPTION PROCESS

Berkeley Humane believes in an adoption process that carefully matches the lifestyle and expectations of adopters with the needs of each animal. This helps pets remain in their new homes for the rest of their lives.

Our staff will ask potential adopters about their lifestyle, household, and what they're looking for, in order to suggest appropriate pets or determine a specific animal's suitability.

All of our animals receive medical and behavior evaluations, vaccines, microchip, spay or neuter, felv/fit test for cats (at the discretion of the veterinarian), heartworm preventative, flea and tick preventative, and worm treatment.

Our adoption package also includes pre-adoption counseling, a take-home adoption packet, temporary collar, ID tag, temporary leash or carrier, free post-adoption resources and advice, $250 worth of medical care with VCA veterinary hospitals, a certificate for a free examination at a local veterinary hospital, and discounted pet insurance offer.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Berkeley Humane

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Rasta

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs

Berkeley, CA

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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House-trained
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Bisquit

Chihuahua

Male, 12 yrs 2 mos

Berkeley, CA

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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House-trained
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Swallowtail

Blanc de Hotot

Male, 1 yr 2 mos

Richmond, CA

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Animal Charities in Berkeley, CA

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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