A Month in the Life of Napa Humane
by Lisa Alexander | February 29th, 2024 | 3:38 pm
February may be the shortest month of the year, but you wouldn’t know it from all the activity at Napa Humane. Clinic Staffing We have hired a new Clinic Assistant Manager, Hayley, who comes to us with management and animal welfare experience. I am beyond excited to add this depth to the Clinic team, andKeep Reading
Napa Humane’s Big 3 from 2023
by Wendi Piscia | January 12th, 2024 | 2:53 pm
2023 was definitely one to remember. As Napa Humane celebrated 50 years – half a century! – of caring for animals in our community, we also launched three exciting new programs to serve our local pets. Dog training classes, shelter medicine, and case management for pets of Napa Valley’s unhoused now round out Napa Humane’sKeep Reading
50 Years: How Times Have Changed
by Wendi Piscia | November 28th, 2023 | 1:16 pm
A Golden Milestone in Compassion and Changes Animal Welfare In 1973, the year Napa Humane was founded, Richard Nixon was the President and a gallon of gas cost $0.39. How times have changed! Back then, dogs were rarely purchased or adopted – usually people just knew someone whose dog had puppies. Dogs often spent mostKeep Reading
A Great New Vet in the Making
by Wendi Piscia | September 18th, 2023 | 5:47 pm
Interview with Yoselin Hernandez-Aceves, Napa Humane Employee and Future Veterinarian Yoselin Hernandez-Aceves, our Vet Tech Assistant, is a lifelong animal lover who is really stepping up to help with the veterinary shortage – by leaving Napa Humane to attend veterinary school at UC Davis! Learn her story in her own words below. When didKeep Reading
Joy Unleashed at Walk for Animals 2023
by Wendi Piscia | August 24th, 2023 | 11:08 am
With all the challenges of restoring an in-person Walk in 2022, we were a little nervous to move our 2023 event to a brand-new location. Would participants embrace the new venue? How smoothly could everyone transition to a new route through a new town? Would there be enough parking? Would the new vendors and communityKeep Reading
A Guide to Springtime Pet Safety: 10 Must-Know Tips
by Wendi Piscia | March 28th, 2023 | 8:07 pm
Spring has finally sprung, and we’re all basking in the warm sunshine and vibrant flowers that are bursting with color all around the valley! Most of us know the basics on how to keep our furry friends calm, cool, and collected during the hotter months, but we’ve compiled a list of 10 tips to makeKeep Reading
Meet Napa Humane’s New Pet Education Manager
by Wendi Piscia | February 27th, 2023 | 10:40 am
Meet Napa Humane’s New Pet Education Manager As we mentioned a while back, Napa Humane is launching a new dog training program to help address one of the leading causes of canine surrenders at the shelter: behavioral issues. Proper training makes it easier (and therefore much more likely) for dogs to get the exercise andKeep Reading
Remembering Clay Gregory, a Napa Valley Champion
by Wendi Piscia | February 21st, 2023 | 1:46 pm
Napa Valley lost one of its most influential animal lovers with the passage of Clay Gregory. Clay was a much-beloved champion of our community as CEO of Visit Napa Valley, President of the Napa Valley Vintners and Jackson Family Wines, and VP/General Manager of Robert Mondavi Winery (among many other important roles), but he wasKeep Reading
Five Ways to Incorporate Pets Into Your Valentine’s Day Festivities
by Wendi Piscia | February 13th, 2023 | 1:41 pm
Valentine’s Day is all about spreading the love, and there is no one more deserving than your four-legged family members. We wouldn’t recommend a box of chocolates, but here’s how we plan on spoiling our pets tomorrow. 1. Pack a lunch and soak up the sun with a smile-filled picnic. If the winter chill isKeep Reading
Alternatives to Dog Parks
by Wendi Piscia | February 1st, 2023 | 1:40 pm
Did you know there are three dog parks in Napa? While this might seem a great resource to exercise your dog, these meet-ups aren’t for every pup. Dog parks can be crowded, unpredictable, and downright overwhelming for even a socialized dog. Various dogs, and breeds, have different play behaviors. While some may enjoy a gameKeep Reading
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