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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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Meet their adoptable pets

2700 Ninth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Berkeley Humane

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
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.

Adoption application

https://berkeleyhumane.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Berkeley Humane

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Alamo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bud's adoption status with email updates.
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Bud

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
San Ramon, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pebbles's adoption status with email updates.
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Pebbles

Russian Blue

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shiloh's adoption status with email updates.
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Shiloh

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on James's adoption status with email updates.
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James

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Santa Rosa, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Hydra's adoption status with email updates.
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Hydra

Pigeon

Female Young
San Francisco, CA

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