Shelter Under Construction
Still Open for Business
Our Adoption Center (2700 Ninth St. Berkeley) is currently closed as the building undergoes construction for our new Bay Area Animal Resource Center (BAARC).
However, we are still open for business and all of our programs and services remain available. Keep scrolling to learn how we’re continuing our lifesaving mission!
open for adoptions!
Adopt Your New Best Friend
In Person Adoptions
No appointment necessary, location and schedule subject to change. Please review our adoption page and individual pet profiles for more information.
- Saturdays / 11am–2pm / 1120 Solano Ave. Albany
- Sundays / 11am–2pm / 2644 Ashby Ave. Berkeley
Saturday Mobile Adoptions
This Saturday 12/27, 11am–2pm, mobile adoptions will take place at 936 Carleton St. Berkeley. No appointments necessary—see you there!
Adoptions By Appointment
Review our animal profiles and submit an Adoption Inquiry for an appointment to meet a specific animal in foster care.
Upcoming Events
This Weekend!
Albany/Berkeley Thrift Shops
11am – 2pm
Swing by to meet our adoptable animals! Visit pet profiles for location and hours.
Sunday, 7/5/26
936 Carleton St. Berkeley
10am – 12pm
Offering free pet food once a month for our pet families in need!
Saturday, 8/29/26
2700 Ninth St. Berkeley
10am – 4pm
Our annual fee-waived adopt-a-thon and family-friendly street fair returns on August 29!
Sat. Jun 6
Pints for Paws
- 2700 Ninth St. Berkeley
- 2–5pm
Fri. Jun 12
Vaccine Clinic
- 1380 Fitzgerald Dr, Pinole
- 3 – 6pm
Sat. Jun 13
– Sun. Jun 14
Mobile Adoptions
- Albany/Berkeley Thrift Shops
- 11am – 2pm
Sun. Jul 5
Pet Food Pantry
- 936 Carleton St. Berkeley
- 10am – 12pm
Sat. Aug 29
Bark (& Meow) Around the Block
- 2700 Ninth St. Berkeley
- 10am–4pm
This Saturday!
1120 Solano Ave. Albany
11am – 2pm
Swing by to meet our adoptable animals, this Saturday at Solano Thrift Shop!
Friday, 4/3/26
1380 Fitzgerald Dr. Pinole
1pm – 5pm
Low-cost vaccines and more! Inside PetSmart, Pinole (rear right corner).
Sat. & Sun. 12/6–7
936 Carleton St., Berkeley
9am – 4pm
Offering free vaccines and microchips during the Champions for Pet Health Rally weekend!
Saturday, 5/9/26
1512 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley
11am – 2pm
On May 9 only, pet adoptions at Cheeseboard come with a free pizza!
sit. Stay. register for class.
Training Class for Every Dog
With 40+ years of experience helping Bay Area dogs and their families strengthen their bond, we have a training class for everyone!
Train the Bay Location
936 Carleton St. Berkeley
the doctor is in!
Low-Cost Spay, Neuter & Vaccines
Providing essential veterinary services to Bay Area dogs and cats. Our Spay the Bay low-cost program currently operates out of PetSmart in Pinole.
Spay the Bay Location
1380 Fitzgerald Dr. Pinole
(rear-right corner inside PetSmart)
Open for Business!
Shop Where Fashion Meets Compassion
Shop for curated treasures, vintage clothing, jewelry, home decor, one-of-a-kind pieces, and more. Every dollar of every purchase benefits shelter animals!
Albany Thrift Shop
1120 Solano Ave. Albany
Berkeley Thrift Shop
2644 Ashby Ave. Berkeley
❅ HOLIDAY HOURS
- CLOSED Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1. Both shops reopen and resume regular hours on January 2.
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Donate, Save Lives!
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on the public’s generosity to fund our life-saving programs.
News & More
Champions for Pet Health Weekend Supports 350 Pet Families
On May 16 and 17, 2026, Berkeley Humane welcomed hundreds of Bay Area pet families to a community wellness weekend, providing free vaccines, microchips, pet
Free Vaccines and Microchips for Bay Area Pet Families
The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley Humane) will host two days of free vaccine and microchip clinics for Bay Area pets on Saturday, May 16, and
Dine Out for a Cause: Friends with Paws at Eureka!
Looking for a delicious way to give back? Join us for a special Friends with Paws partnership day with Eureka! in Berkeley! On Thursday, April 23, Eureka! will
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