OUR MISSION
The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to placing homeless animals with committed caretakers; to developing healthy relationships between pets and people through education, training and counseling; and to promoting the humane treatment of all animals.
OUR HISTORY
The presence of a humane organization in any community is as vital as any other public service organization. In 1927 three citizens, concerned about homeless animals in Alameda County, formed the “Animal Rescue Haven” at the corner of Ninth and Carleton Streets. George Denny converted the building (originally a pool hall) into kennels and he and his wife solicited food scraps from local merchants to feed the homeless animals, until they could be placed in new homes. Mr. Denny later became the Executive Director and President of the Board of Animal Rescue Haven.
During the years of Denny’s service, vast improvements were made to the facility and the organization broadened its range of services to include humane education and animal control. Animal Rescue Haven was also instrumental in getting legislation passed to prohibit dog racing, bull fighting and the sale of live Easter pets.
In 1957 the Animal Rescue Haven was renamed the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society. Kennels and catteries were added and further building expansion took place, including the addition of a veterinary hospital. In the 1970s the Board of Directors declared all adoptable animals would find homes regardless of length of stay in our shelter. Today the Society has thousands of supporters and volunteers and offers cutting edge education for owners of companion animals. Our objective remains steadfast – to humanely shelter and then find homes for adoptable animals and to provide their guardians the tools they need to make the relationship a success. We make every effort possible to rehabilitate animals that we rescue as well as help other shelters and rescue groups in our community through our Animal Transfer and Spay/Neuter programs.
Today, we are proud to have maintained our goal of placing 100% of our adoptable animals into loving homes since the 1970's. We are grateful to the Maddie's Fund for their support in helping us reach our goal of every adoptable animal finding a new home. In accordance with the Asilomar Accords, we have compiled a chart of our 2007 animal statistics (PDF 
) and 2006 animal statistics (PDF ).
Berkeley has been on the forefront of the "no-kill" movement, which aims to stop the killing of adoptable and treatable cats and dogs. The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society, in cooperation with Berkeley Animal Care Services and local rescue groups, guarantees to find a home for all Berkeley's adoptable cats and dogs - animals that are healthy and free of serious behavior problems. In addition, each year we save hundreds of treatable dogs and cats that need medical or behavioral care before they're ready for adoption. Animals are euthanized only if they are too sick to be rehabilitated, or too aggressive to be safely placed in a home.
NON-PROFIT STATUS
The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society is a 501(c)3 private, non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors composed of volunteers from the community, who are dedicated to animal welfare. The society is not controlled or funded by any statewide or national organization. Donations made to national animal welfare groups do not benefit our local pets.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Alan Shriro, DVM ~ President
Barbara Sutherland ~ Vice President
Lynn Malley ~ Secretary
Linda Zitzner ~ Treasurer
Eric Bohr
Connie Chiulli
Virginia Gray
Shelly Irvine
Stacie Nelson
Ex-Officio:
Mim Carlson, Executive Director
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