A Lifesaving Partnership: Napa Humane & Napa County Animal Shelter

At Napa Humane, we believe that collaboration is key to creating a healthier, happier future for animals in our community. One of our most impactful partnerships is with the Napa County Animal Shelter (NCAS)—a collaboration that ensures shelter pets receive the medical care, training, and support they need to find loving homes. This lifesaving workKeep Reading

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: THE CLOSURE OF SAVE THIS LIFE MICROCHIP COMPANY

Over this past weekend, social media was flooded with alerts about ‘Save This Life’, a pet microchip company that suddenly ceased operations. As a result, their database is no longer accessible, meaning microchips registered with ‘Save This Life’ will not provide owner information when scanned. This situation has raised concerns about the traceability of petsKeep Reading

Protect Your Pets This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time of celebration, gatherings, and indulgent feasts—but it can also be a dangerous time for our furry family members. As you prepare to deck the halls, it’s essential to keep your pets’ safety in mind. Here are some common holiday pitfalls for pets and how to avoid them. Holiday FeastsKeep Reading

Napa Humane October Mixer

Community mixer at Napa Yard Our October Mixer at Napa Yard was a huge success, bringing together Napa dog lovers, community supporters, and animal advocates for an evening of fun and connection. Events like this are a great way to get involved with local causes and learn how to support nonprofits like Napa Humane. NapaKeep Reading

An Evening of Wags, Friends & Pupcups: August Mixer at Gott’s St. Helena

We had an unforgettable evening at Gott’s Roadside St. Helena last week, surrounded by friends—both two- and four-legged! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support Napa Humane and enjoy a night filled with community spirit and tail-wagging fun. The evening was a wonderful opportunity to connect with Napa Humane board membersKeep Reading

Why Microchipping Matters

August 15th is National Check the Chip Day! We want to remind you not only how important it is to microchip your pets, but also how vital it is to keep their microchip registered with up-to-date information. Sadly, only 6 in 10 microchips are registered, an oversight that can prevent lost pets from returning homeKeep Reading

Celebrating a Milestone in Napa Humane History!

34 years ago, in 1990, Napa Humane made a transformative leap by acquiring a fully-equipped veterinary clinic on California Boulevard in Napa. This pivotal moment allowed us to convert the facility into a high-volume, high quality, affordable spay/neuter clinic, significantly impacting pet overpopulation in our community. Today, the Napa Humane Clinic is staffed by licensedKeep Reading

Rattlesnake Season: Safety Tips and Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Options

As rattlesnake season approaches, it’s crucial to prioritize pet safety!  At Napa Humane, we dedicate ourselves to keeping our furry friends out of harm’s way.  Rattlesnakes are more active in warmer months, increasing the risk of encounters with pets during hikes or outdoor adventures. Here are top tips to keep your pets safe: Stay vigilant:Keep Reading

A Month in the Life of Napa Humane

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

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