Humane Society of the North Bay

Barkitecture 2012

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:23:51 PST

Barkitecture 2012 is coming! This year's theme is Denim and Diamonds. The annual fundraiser for the Humane Society of the North Bay will be held the last two weeks of March 2012, with the "People's Choice Voting" and Preview Party set for Friday, March 23, at Vallejo's TEAM Superstores, and the Gala and Auction to be held Friday, March 30, at Solano County Fairgrounds. Stay tuned for event details coming soon!

Form a team of friends and co-workers and start building an entry for the Barkitecture Pet Domicile Contest. Entry packets are available by clicking here or you can pick one up at the Humane Society of the North Bay offices (1121 Sonoma Blvd at Solano Ave in Vallejo). We're open Tuesdays thru Saturdays, 11am 'til 5pm.

For more information, contact HSNB Humane Services Director Peter Wilson at plwilson@hsnb.org.

Looking for a "Forever Friend"? Check Our Adoptables at Petfinder.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:55:12 PST

Check out the new listings of all HSNB's adoptable pets at Petfinder! Just click the "Adopt" link above, and then go to "Adoptable Pets." You'll see a listing of all the animals we have available for new "forever homes," which you can then narrow down by selecting from a variety of criteria. Click on a particular animal and learn all about him or her. And don't forget to take advantage of our Adoption Specials listed below!

Adoption Specials - Now thru January 28

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:36:14 PST

Dog, Cat, Puppy, Kitty Adoption Special

�A forever loving home is not just for the holidays, but for a lifetime�

DOG & PUPPY

1 year old or older Dog: Adoption Package $75.00*

Under 1 year Dog: Adoption Package $95.00*

Special Runs 12/15/11 through 1/28/11

*Adoption Special applies to dogs that have been residents over 6 weeks at the Humane Society of the North Bay

CAT & KITTEN

All Cats and Kittens $29.00

Two Cat or Two Kittens $40.00

Special Runs 12/15/11 through 1/28/11

Dog & Cat Adoption Package Includes

Spay/Neuter with Certificate, Age appropriate Vaccines, Rabies (dog only)

& Micro Chip ID

Scooter has a forever home! Thank you for supporting his care!

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:38:15 PST

HAS A HOME! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! YOur Donaitons has allowed us to care for him through our foster care, cover his neuter cost, and we ordered his specail cart today. Thank you for all your support of the Maya fund. Your support allows us to offer care to animals that would otherwise not recieve the needed care.

Will you please help us with medical care for animals in need? Our Maya Fund helps pay for medical expenses for homeless animals. Click here to make a donation to the Maya Fund today! Any donation will help us care for sweet animals in need.

Meyer Outlet Sale a Success!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:46 PST

15 Anniversary Meyer Outlet Sale - The Humane Society of the North Bay (formerly Benicia Vallejo Humane Society) is proud and honored to partner with Meyer Corporation to Help Homeless Animals this Holiday Season.

Meyer Outlet Sale Donations with the Meyer Corporation�s match secured a donation check in the amount of $32,199.00. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to support the Animals at Humane Society of the North Bay through the Meyer Outlet Sale!

We thank the Meyer Corporation and you for supporting the animals.

Happy Tails Thrift Store "NOW OPEN"

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:23:05 PST

Happy Tails Thrift Store, 1825 Spring Road, Vallejo, CA

NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS Tues-Sat 11am-5pm

Volunteer Orienation for Thirft Shop at Shop Tuesday 10am.

Click the link below to download a coupon good for 20% off your next purchase! And remember - ALL proceeds go to help the pets at HSNB!

[ Download/View Thrift_Store_Flyer.pdf ]

Holiday Food & Supply Sit Up & Beg List! (Things we always need)

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:07:00 PST

Hey, I like treats too!

The animals sheltered and cared for at the Humane Society of the North Bay are in need of food and supplies. Our food supply is running low and we need your support!

Congratulations, LarryElvis - Our 2012 Companion Calendar Model Search Winner!

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:01:21 PST

The votes are in, and LarryElvis, a sweet Siamese pussycat all the way from Nashville, Tennessee, was the top vote-getter in our Model Search Contest and will grace the cover of HSNB's 2012 Companion Calendar. Following Larry in the votes were 12 other pets who will serve as Monthly Pin-Ups. To see our winners, click here. Over 50 pets were entered in the contest and the voting went down to the wire! We thank everyone who entered their pet and who voted. The 2012 Companion Calendar will be on the shelves at any moment , but you can pre-order online by clicking here.

Humane Society Directors Present at Vallejo City Council

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:32:47 PST

Directors of the Humane Society of the North Bay, Peter Wilson, Humane Services and David Sidie, Animal Services: Presented information on How Dangerous Animals are handled in Vallejo and Spay/Neuter Programs to the Vallejo City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.

Barkitectue a Hit - Support Our Sponsors!

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:56:46 PST

Barkitecture was a hit - and a sell-out! McCormack Hall was packed! Thanks to all our supporters for coming, and a special thanks to everyone who made it happen - our volunteers, our staff, and especially the food providers and our sponsors. Click here for a full list of Barkitecture sponsors - make sure to let them know you appreciate their support when you patronize them. We'll be posting pictures of the winning pet domiciles soon, so stay tuned...

Help a Homeless Dog - Donate to the Loki Fund

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:34:43 PST

The Humane Society of the North Bay has established The Loki Fund in honor of the relationship between our Dog Behaviorist Bobbi Durston and Loki, her long-time canine companion who recently passed away. The funds raised for The Loki Fund will support the Training and Behavior Coordinator programs at HSNB. Click below to read Bobbi's story of how she and Loki joined up. Then, click here to make a donation to The Loki Fund.

We've Changed Our Name - BV Humane is now the Humane Society of the North Bay

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:11:59 PST

The Benicia-Vallejo Humane Society, an organization founded in 1987 and which has been serving the local community of homeless animals and their adoptive families since 1991, is changing its name effective January 1, 2011 to the Humane Society of the North Bay (HSNB). And although the name has changed, the mission stays the same: providing a safe place for homeless animals, and offering those animals and their adoptive families a lifetime of rewarding, loving companionship.

How Do I Child-Proof My Dog? by Bobbi Durston

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:54:56 PST

Recent events have brought up some very relevant questions. Chief among them is “How do I make my dog safe around children?” This is a very good question and one that should be given careful consideration if you expect to have your dog interact with small children.

The Dog Chef's Road Food Manual - Available at BV Humane

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 10:05:41 PST

It�s here! From Dog Chefs of America...

The Dog Chef�s Road Food Manual
(Whether You�re On The Road Or Pretending To Be!)

by Master Dog Chef Micki Voisard

$12.95 - Available at BV Humane. Call 707.645.7905, ext. 102 to order your copy today!

Be an "Open Heart" Pet Foster Parent

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:30:54 PST

BV Humane is in urgent need of foster parents for our cats and dogs awaiting adoption. If you've ever considered becoming a foster parent, or are just curious about how the system works, contact Volunteer Coordinator Tina Woody at 707.645.7905, ext. 114 - she'll be happy to explain it all to you!

Sign Up for BV Humane's e-Paws Press

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:19:25 PST

Join our new e-Paws Press email list today and keep up on what is happening with your local Benicia Vallejo Humane Society�what animals are adoptable, upcoming events, needs for the animals, plus much more.

500 Club Success needs to continue!

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:46:24 PST

The 500 club of the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society began in October of 2003.

�We started the 500 Club as a first step to make a difference in the number of stray and unwanted animals in our community.� Says Peter Wilson, Director of Humane Services for the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society. Our goal is to have 500 donors each year donate a minimum of $100 dollars to the club. Those who need assistance with Spay/Neuter of their animals are able to purchase a voucher to at low cost to spay/neuter or in some cases there is no cost to the pet guardian.

Mitten Kittens and Polydactyl Cats

Sat, 05 Aug 2006 23:01:39 PST

Polydactyl cats were considered “lucky” by sailors, who believed them to be superior mousers and ratters. Employed as ships ratters and lucky mascots, they probably reached America with early British settlers.

Black Dog Syndrome

Mon, 08 May 2006 20:44:53 PST

Did you know that black dogs are the least likely dogs to be adopted?
Strange as it seems, particularly black labs or lab mixes, are euthanized at a horrifying rate at many pounds and shelters throughout the country because people pass them up for lighter colored dogs.

What Do Spay and Neuter Really Mean?

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 09:06:04 PST

Female dogs and cats are spayed by removing their reproductive organs, and male dogs and cats are neutered by removing their testicles. In both cases the operation is performed while the pet is under anesthesia.