The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society provides valuable resources for animal lovers throughout the San Francisco Bay area. We offer unique and informative programs to the community in the form of lectures, classes and other events. Please check the list of
upcoming events for the current schedule and more information.
In addition to the programs described below, other resources from BEBHS include:
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Behavior Advice Line for those difficult problems
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Special Lectures & Workshops
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K-9 College training for dogs and cats
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Humane Education for kids
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Mobile Adoptions on weekends
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Mobile Adoptions on weekends
Community Lecture Series
A new and informative lecture is presented each month; always interesting and topical, especially if you are an animal lover or pet caretaker. Past lectures have included such topics as exploring the articulate language of dogs, disaster preparedness for your pets, and comparisons of Eastern and Western medical approaches to veterinary care. Please check the
schedule of events for upcoming lectures.
Pet Loss Support Group
All of us know the enormous sadness of having our wonderful pets die. The feelings of grief, despair, and loss are sometimes overwhelming. We are pleased to offer a monthly support group to help you if you are grieving the loss of a beloved pet. Each session begins with a half-hour discussion about a stage in the journey of grief, followed by an hour for sharing personal grief experiences. More details...
PAWS/East Bay
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)/East Bay is dedicated to the preservation of the bond between people and their companion animals. This is a volunteer-based program serving low-income persons with disabling illnesses and conditions as well as low-income seniors in Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito and Richmond. By providing support services, the health and well-being of the clients and their animals is enhanced. More details...
First Aid & CPR for Dogs and Cats
Your pet depends on you for well-being, for daily care, love and affection. Your best friend depends on you to know what to do in an emergency. This class provides you with the information you need to keep your pet safe and to act with confidence during an emergency. Participants receive a certificate of completion from the American Red Cross. Please check the schedule of events for upcoming workshops.
Estate Planning
If you are a pet caretaker, the parent of minor children, have property that you care about, or are concerned about your health care treatment should you become incapacitated, you could benefit from a proper estate plan. Learn more about how estate planning can help you achieve your goals at our free seminars conducted by local estate planning attorneys. Please call (510) 845-7735, ext. 19, for more information.
Caretaker Program
Most often our beloved pets pass on before us, and it always feels too soon. But what would happen to your pet(s) if you were to die first? By participating in our Caretaker Program, you can be assured that your pets are sheltered until they can be placed in an appropriate and loving new home. When joining this program, you share your pet's unique information with us so that their quality of life is upheld after you are gone. Please call (510) 845-3665 for more information.
Tours of the Shelter/Adoption Center
We are always delighted to provide tours of the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society. We consider ourselves much more than just a shelter and we'd love to show you why. Groups of children and adults are welcome and we are more than happy to accommodate student groups and after-school groups and clubs. If your group would like to schedule a tour, please call (510) 845-7735, x23, or email education@berkeleyhumane.org.
