The Best Time to Prepare Is Before You Need To

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

Summer Safety Starts with Prevention: Protecting Pets from Hidden Seasonal Risks

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

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

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

Power of Prevention: Helping to fund up to 246 surgery days in 2026

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

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

Meet Tahoe: The Four-Legged Spark Who Brings Joy to Every Day

Every month, Napa Humane’s 2026 Calendar celebrates a pet whose story reminds us why animals matter. Pets brighten our homes, motivate us to move, and shape our lives in ways we never forget. Our January star is Tahoe, a joyful nugget of energy who fills his family’s life with love, laughter, and plenty of walkingKeep Reading