Cat Care Service

01/11/2025

Updated 1:55 p.m. Jan. 10: The California Veterinary Emergency Team, or CVET, has moved to “on alert” status and is at the ready to provide veterinary assistance as needed via coordination or clinical care, but so far has not been activated to Southern California because regional programs there ...

12/31/2024

In Memorium 2024 ~
Licorice was one of a clowder of four kitties Cat Care Service had the pleasure of visiting soon after opening for business. Quiet and polite and willing to wait in line for attention, Licorice was always ready to show interest and share affection. Licorice was a true sweetheart and will be remembered with fondness.

Rest in love, Licorice. 💔🌈

12/25/2024

Happy holidays to you and yours. Cat Care Service is not open for business but we recall December holiday visits from the past.

10/31/2024

Have a safe and fun Halloween. 🎃👻🐈‍⬛

10/05/2024

Empty the Shelters is back! 🎉💚💙

Our nation’s shelters are facing an overcapacity crisis, with 322,000 more pets entering the system than leaving this year. Adoption is needed now more than ever to save lives! BISSELL Pet Foundation's Fall National Empty the Shelters™ event will occur from Oct. 1-15 and we are one of the participating organizations!

Help us take as many pets as possible from shelter kennels to the couches of loving homes by bringing home a spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped pet for $50 or less!

Learn more here: https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/programs/empty-the-shelters/

08/20/2024

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=918993503604599&id=100064818723585

is here! and are matching donations weekly, and we need your support! Donate now to help us save as many pets as possible: https://donate.clearthesheltersfund.org/page/BerkeleyAnimalCareService

BONUS: Starting Tuesday, August 20 at 1 p.m. ET, The Animal Rescue Site will be matching donations dollar for dollar up to $10,000! The match applies to the entire Clear the Shelters Fund and participating shelters. Once the 10K is met, the match is over. Donate today!

08/13/2024

Clear the Shelters, NBCUniversal's annual nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, kicks off today! 🐾😺🐶

Our month-long campaign runs until Sept. 10 and has an extended donation period through Sept. 30.

In 2023, Clear The Shelters campaign surpassed 1 million all-time adoptions. Let’s find more animals their forever homes and raise that number!

Here's how you can help: http://4.nbcny.com/QBCkmxO

08/03/2024

More sweet, engaging, well-mannered and attractive cats and kittens are waiting for their forever homes at Berkeley Animal Care Services.

I have visited this animal shelter many times the last few months and found the cats so likable, so gorgeous, so terrific in all ways that I do not hesitate recommending a visit if you are interested in adopting a cat.

Can’t adopt right now? How about volunteering or showing support with a donation to Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services. At least spread the word.
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07/26/2024

Two beauties waiting for a new home at Berkeley Animal Care Services…

"What greater gift than the love of a cat." –Charles Dickens

Perhaps you are hoping to meet your own feline soulmate to help turn your house into a home? We may have just the cats for you!

Belle is a loving feline friend who enjoys quiet companionship. Don't be fooled by her reserved demeanor- beneath that surface purrs a heart of gold, waiting to be showered with love and affection.

Earl craves affection on his own terms - gentle petting unlocks his purr machine! If you're looking for a cuddly companion who thrives in a quiet home, Earl could be your purrfect match.

Both of these beauties are in the prime of their lives - 8 years old, still young enough to enjoy play, but old enough to calmly sit in a lap. Come and meet these darlings today!

*Adoption fees waived for animals over 6 months until July 31st*
Cathy Bissell

07/22/2024

Join us on August 8th at North Branch Public Library for the Cat Cafe ! Meet adoptable cats, browse information on pet care, and do a cat themed craft!

Call 510-981-6250 or visit North Branch library to sign up for a time slot

More information: https://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/cat-cafe-north-registration-required

07/20/2024

Today at Berkeley Animal Care Services I saw these adult cats, a 15 week old kitten (the Lynx Point Siamese-type), and other cats and kittens as well as Guinea Pigs, waiting for their forever homes. Berkeley’s city animal shelter is open 7 days a week except holidays. Stop by to see if you might be a forever person to a cat or dog from this shelter.
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Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services

07/14/2024

Wonderful cats and kittens waiting for their forever homes at Berkeley Animal Care Services.

07/11/2024

Look at these beauties. Kittens and cats and dogs available for adoption at Berkeley Animal Care Services. sponsored by Bissellpet-foundation through July 31.
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07/10/2024

Through July 31 — wonderful cats and kittens of varied ages, from seniors to youngsters, are waiting for their forever homes. Oh, and dogs too.
Stop by Berkeley Animal Care Services to take a look. And be sure to spread the word.

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Shelter pets need you NOW! 📣 🐾

Our nation's animal shelters are FULL, which means the lives of highly adoptable pets are on the line. Beginning Monday, July 8, BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less at 390+ animal welfare organizations in 44 states during our Summer National Empty the Shelters event. Every single adoption saves a life and creates space to save another.

Find a shelter near you: http://spr.ly/61809OKkn

06/27/2024

If you’ve ever shared your home with a senior cat you know they are special. If you have never lived with a cat a senior kitty will teach you what cat guardians need to know.

Lovely Louise is one of a few senior kitties waiting for a new home at Berkeley Animal Care Services. Whether their person died or their person was no longer able to care for them for a variety of reasons or they got lost without identification, each cat is ready to continue life with a new family. Senior cats are experienced at being cats and that is a big plus.

Stop by Berkeley City’s animal shelter to meet Louise, or tuxedo lady Madonna, or grey long-haired gentlecat Summer, or ask to meet tuxedo brown tabby boy Sunny in his foster home.

There is a good reason that the saying Senior Cats Rock is true. 🐱
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Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services

Pspspss... calling all cat lovers! Long hair Louise is still available! This aged beauty would love to go home and spend her senior years getting brushed and laying in your lap. Come on down and check her out.

Louise (A056447)
14 years

🐾 Berkeley Animal Care Services, 1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA
⏰ Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm, Wednesday's until 7pm.
⏰ Sundays: 11am to 3pm
📧 Email: [email protected] or call (510) 981-6600

05/31/2024

Any day is a good day to ADOPT a shelter pet.

For one day only!!! Together with Cal Animals and ASPCA, adoptions will be free THIS Saturday June 1st!

🐾 Berkeley Animal Care Services, 1 Bolivar Dr.
⏰ Sat: 10am - 4pm
📧 Email: [email protected] or call
(510) 981-6600

05/04/2024

The Berkeley city shelter is my go-to for cat adoptions. Really terrific adult cats are available now. Please spread the word. 🐱🐱

BACS will be participating in the nationwide “Empty The Shelters” adoption event hosted by BISSELL Pet Foundation! The event is from May 1st-15th. FEES WAIVED!

Pictured: Soldier and Butters

05/01/2024

Today, April 30, is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and there are some terrific cats waiting for homes at Berkeley Animal Care Services. Dogs too but of course I focus on the cats.

Soldier is a one year 8 month old brown classic Tabby boy with beautiful markings whose previous guardian moved but could not take Soldier along. Soldier loves to be brushed and though he is friendly and tame he might be shy at first. That’s shelter life. He will probably lick your hand when you take a break from petting him. Sweet Soldier is ready for a new home.

Bundles is a very handsome 4 year old grey and white short-haired tuxedo boy who will do his best to capture your attention. Very friendly, he has lots of energy and is said to be very smart. He has definite opinions on how much interaction he wants and when and would be just the cat for someone who knows cats. I kind of think Bundles would be up for the challenge of training, maybe even agility training, but who knows.

Lancelot is an 8 year old silver tabby male with stunning markings and a gentleman-like demeanor. His previous owner could not keep Lancelot due to health reasons. Lancelot will approach and greet you and accept a pet on his back but then he might return to his carrier, no hard feelings. I saw him brush against the legs of a volunteer who was not trying to get his attention so I wondered if he shows preference for some people and not others. A true cat. And of course in a home cats and dogs show their true selves, in time.

Jefferson worked in the office at Golden Gate Fields for three years before he was laid off when the race track closed. He is a friendly, good looking short-haired tuxedo Tabby who would love to have you take a look at his resume and consider him for a new gig. Though he is a highly skilled worker we understand he would consider retirement and a life of leisure.

Please spread the word that these and other wonderful cats and dogs are ready for adoption at Berkeley’s city animal shelter. Open 7 days a week, except holidays, go to friendsofbacs.org for the address, hours, and info on available animals.
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Adopt dogs, cats, and other cute animals from the city of Berkeley's animal shelter: Berkeley Animal Care Services (BACS). Beyond Berkeley, BACS also serves the Piedmont, Albany, and Emeryville areas.