Meet Elsa, the Inaugural Recipient of The Maya Award
by Laticia Sahs | October 2nd, 2026 | 9:38 am
Sometimes a dog doesn’t have to do anything extraordinary to make an extraordinary difference. That’s the idea behind The Maya Award, a new recognition created by Napa Humane and DogTrekker.com in memory of Maya, DogTrekker’s beloved Director of Barketing. And we couldn’t imagine a more fitting first recipient than Elsa, a Great Pyrenees whose gentleKeep Reading
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Meet the Stars of the 2027 Napa Humane Pet Calendar!
by Natalie Scott | October 1st, 2026 | 9:25 am
The votes are in! After an incredible month of adorable photos, friendly competition and lots of community support, we’re thrilled to introduce the pets who will be featured in the 2027 Napa Humane Pet Calendar. This year, 84 pets entered the contest, and our community came together to raise $23,116 in support of Napa Humane’sKeep Reading
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Prevention in Action: A Helping Hand for Leo and His Dad
by Lisa Alexander | September 25th, 2026 | 12:17 pm
Sometimes the pets who become part of our families are the ones we never expected. Last December, one of our senior community members found himself unexpectedly caring for a cat who had appeared on his doorstep. He had recently experienced a loss and wasn’t sure what to do with his new visitor. But he knewKeep Reading
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The Gift that Keeps Giving
by Wendi Piscia | September 11th, 2026 | 9:13 am
In the early 1990s, someone made a decision that would change animal welfare in Napa County for generations. Most people in our community have never heard this person’s name. They likely never met them. They do not know what kind of car they drove, where they worked, or what they did in their spare time.Keep Reading
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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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