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Berkeley Humane

Animal shelter in Berkeley, CA

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.

Contact
Address
2700 Ninth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
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Adoptable pets at Berkeley Humane

We'll also keep you updated on Toffee's adoption status with email updates.
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Toffee

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, Young
Berkeley, CA
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Peach

Labrador Retriever/Husky

Female, Adult
Berkeley, CA
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Gecko

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kent's adoption status with email updates.
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Kent

Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sally's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally

Poodle (Miniature)

Female, Adult
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Kate's adoption status with email updates.
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Kate

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ruby's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruby

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Berkeley, CA
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Lollipup

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Berkeley, CA

Shelter FAQs

Berkeley Humane is located in Berkeley, California. Our adopters, volunteers, and donors most often come from the East Bay and San Francisco.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

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.

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We'll also keep you updated on Ralph **ADOPTION FEE WAIVED**'s adoption status with email updates.
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Ralph **ADOPTION FEE WAIVED**

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 16 yrs 5 mos
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Balou's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Balou

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Orla's adoption status with email updates.
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Orla

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Molly's adoption status with email updates.
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Molly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 2 mos
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Quincy ***URGENT***'s adoption status with email updates.
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Quincy ***URGENT***

Rottweiler

Female, 12 yrs 9 mos
Berkeley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Theresa's adoption status with email updates.
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Theresa

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs 4 mos
Berkeley, CA

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