Meet Rupaul May’s Calendar Star
by Laticia Sahs | May 18th, 2026 | 12:35 pm
Each month, Napa Humane’s calendar celebrates a pet whose story reflects the connection between animals and the people who love them. How Rupaul Found His Way to Napa When Rupaul’s former owner was unable to keep him, his now-owner’s sister agreed to foster him. The moment they met, Rupaul’s new owner instantly fell in loveKeep Reading
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Kitten Season in Napa: The Small Moments That Make a Big Difference
by Wendi Piscia | May 11th, 2026 | 4:08 pm
Each spring and summer, the same thing happens across Napa County. As the weather warms up, kittens begin to appear. They show up in backyards, vineyards, barns, and under decks. Sometimes they are hidden. Sometimes they are easy to spot. Either way, many people are not sure what to do. At Napa Humane, this isKeep Reading
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Five Kittens, One Community, and the Power of Prevention
by Lisa Alexander | April 20th, 2026 | 12:09 pm
The Barn Where Prevention Works When a Napa County resident reached out to Napa Humane about a group of young barn cats, it was clear they were already doing everything right. At just five months old, five kittens—two females and three males—were living in a barn, cared for by a small group of community membersKeep Reading
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The Secret Cycle Behind Kitten Season
by Wendi Piscia | April 7th, 2026 | 2:30 pm
You might hear a soft squeak under a deck, behind a shed, or in the corner of a vineyard. It is easy to think the kittens have just appeared out of nowhere. In reality, the first signs of kitten season start months before anyone sees the tiny paws or hears the mews. Understanding this timingKeep Reading
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Meet Hazel, A Quiet Presence with a Regal Spirit
by Laticia Sahs | April 3rd, 2026 | 3:41 pm
Each month, Napa Humane’s calendar celebrates a pet whose story reflects the bond between animals and the people who love them. These stories also represent something bigger. Every calendar purchase and Pet Photo Contest entry supports Napa Humane’s Power of Prevention, helping fund spay and neuter services and other programs that keep pets healthy andKeep Reading
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A Routine Appointment That Saved a Life
by Lisa Alexander | March 25th, 2026 | 7:40 pm
Hazel came to Napa Humane for what was supposed to be a routine spay. At just seven months old, she was a happy, active puppy with no signs of illness. Her exam was normal, and everything about her suggested she was healthy and thriving. But during surgery, our veterinary team discovered something unexpected. Hazel hadKeep Reading
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Meet Nyssa, March’s Calendar Star
by Laticia Sahs | March 6th, 2026 | 10:50 am
Each month, Napa Humane’s calendar celebrates a pet whose story reflects the deep connection between animals and the people who love them. These stories remind us why prevention, access to care, and compassionate support for pet families matter so much in our community. Our March calendar star is Nyssa, a talkative and loving cat whoKeep Reading
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Spay and Neuter: Prevention That Protects Our Community
by Wendi Piscia | March 4th, 2026 | 1:42 pm
The Shelter Pattern We See Every Year Walk into an animal shelter during kitten season and the pattern becomes clear. Kennels fill quickly. Litters arrive faster than they can be adopted. Staff work tirelessly to match families with pets, yet new animals continue to come through the doors. When shelters remain full week after week,Keep Reading
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Power of Prevention: Helping to fund up to 246 surgery days in 2026
by Wendi Piscia | February 5th, 2026 | 7:31 am
Prevention Works Before Crisis Begins In animal welfare, prevention is often quieter than crisis. It does not make the same headlines as overcrowded shelters or emergency rescues, but it is where the greatest and most lasting impact happens. At Napa Humane, prevention is the foundation of our work. Most people love their pets and wantKeep Reading
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✨ Meet Starsky, February’s Calendar Star ✨
by Laticia Sahs | February 2nd, 2026 | 3:50 pm
A gentle soul with endless love and a big Husky heart Each month, Napa Humane’s calendar highlights a pet whose story reflects the bond between animals and the people who love them. These stories also represent something bigger. Every calendar purchase and contest entry supports Napa Humane’s Power of Prevention our year-round spay and neuter workKeep Reading
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