Meet CAT, August’s Calendar Star
by Laticia Sahs | August 26th, 2026 | 11:17 am
Each year, Napa Humane’s Pet Photo Contest brings our community together to celebrate beloved pets while raising critical funds for our Power of Prevention. The top fundraisers earn a coveted spot in the Napa Humane calendar, and this month, we’re excited to introduce you to one of those stars. How CAT Found His Forever HomeKeep Reading
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Gentle Giants, Big Impact: Shadow’s Story
by Lisa Alexander | August 25th, 2026 | 1:19 pm
In the first six months of 2026, Napa Humane has performed 1822 affordable spay and neuter surgeries, of which 60 were large dogs: 38 males and 22 females. Each surgery represents more than a routine procedure. It is an investment in healthier pets, stronger families, and a community working together to prevent pet overpopulation. AndKeep Reading
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The Best Time to Prepare Is Before You Need To
by Wendi Piscia | August 7th, 2026 | 3:27 pm
It is two o’clock in the morning. Your phone begins buzzing with emergency alerts. The power is out. The smell of smoke hangs in the air. You have only minutes to decide what to take, where to go, and how quickly you can get there. In that moment, most people know where their keys are.Keep Reading
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Meet July’s Calendar Pet: Milkdud
by Laticia Sahs | July 9th, 2026 | 10:40 am
Some pets come into our lives exactly as we expect. Others arrive in ways we never could have imagined. For Caitlynn, that moment happened at the veterinary clinic where she works. Milkdud had just been delivered by C-section when it became clear something was wrong. Born with a cleft palate, he couldn’t nurse from hisKeep Reading
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The Fourth of July From a Dog’s Point of View
by Wendi Piscia | June 30th, 2026 | 4:19 pm
If you have ever watched your dog during a loud noise, you can see the shift right away. Ears go back. Body lowers. Eyes widen. Something that feels small to us can feel overwhelming to them. Now imagine the Fourth of July. Let’s tell the story from a dog’s point of view. It starts asKeep Reading
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Summer Safety Starts with Prevention: Protecting Pets from Hidden Seasonal Risks
by Wendi Piscia | June 9th, 2026 | 11:22 am
As Napa moves from spring into summer, life becomes more active. Trails fill with hikers. Dogs spend more time outdoors. Cats lounge in sunny yards and slip through open doors. It is a season many of us look forward to. It is also a season when certain risks for pets quietly increase. Fleas, ticks, foxtails,Keep Reading
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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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