Cat Care Service

After suffering a fire at Berkeley Animal Care Services last Saturday, monetary donations are being accepted. Shelter animals were not harmed.

Below is the official statement from the City of Berkeley:

"After evaluating the damage from the June 6 fire at the Berkeley Animal Shelter, staff have determined that we have no choice but to temporarily close the facility. All animals have been relocated to supportive shelters and staff at our shelter did a tremendous job in quickly finding places for them. The closure is expected to last a minimum of three weeks to remediate smoke damage and repair the sprinkler system but could last months. We will try and reopen as quickly as possible.

Out of safety precautions for both City staff and shelter animals, the Berkeley Animal Shelter has paused the following services until the building is fully remediated:

Adoption services
Lost & found pet services,
Volunteer work
Animal field services
All walk-in services

Following a building inspection on June 8, staff determined that there was no structural damage to the building. However, the after-effects of the fire rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people (smoke damage in staff areas) or animals (sprinkler system down).

No staff, people, or animals were injured in the June 6 fire. The Berkeley Fire and Police Departments are investigating the cause of the fire.

If pet owners or members of the public have animal services questions, they can email [email protected] . For those who would like to drop off or adopt an animal, we recommend contacting other local shelters. Please call the local shelters in advance to verify that they have space before bringing animals. "

Physical donations are not needed at this time. Please donate cash funds at Friends of Berkeley Animal Care Services (FoBACS.org).

Thank you community!

Updated: Campus Joins Together to Provide Support for LA Fires 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 ...

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. 💔🌈

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

Have a safe and fun Halloween. 🎃👻🐈‍⬛

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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!

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