Meet the Stars of the 2027 Napa Humane Pet Calendar!

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

Prevention in Action: A Helping Hand for Leo and His Dad

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

Meet CAT, August’s Calendar Star

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

Meet Rupaul May’s Calendar Star

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

Kitten Season in Napa: The Small Moments That Make a Big Difference

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

Five Kittens, One Community, and the Power of Prevention

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

The Secret Cycle Behind Kitten Season

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

Meet Nyssa, March’s Calendar Star

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

Spay and Neuter: Prevention That Protects Our Community

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

Small changes that make a big difference for our pets

As we ease into a new year, many of us are setting goals to feel healthier, more organized and more prepared for whatever 2026 brings. While our pets cannot write down resolutions themselves, they benefit greatly when we make thoughtful changes on their behalf. A few simple habits can greatly improve a pet’s health, happinessKeep Reading