A Perfect Spring Evening at Materra Cunat Family Vineyards

Our April Mixer was one for the books! Hosted at the breathtaking Materra Cunat Family Vineyards, this dog-friendly event brought together animal lovers, community supporters, and wine enthusiasts for a beautiful evening of connection and compassion. We’re so grateful to Materra Cunat Family Vineyards for donating their stunning space, generously giving back 20% of wineKeep Reading

Unlock Exclusive Discounts with Pawsport Napa Valley

If you’re a local or planning to visit Napa Valley, there’s a must-have that you won’t want to miss—Pawsport Napa Valley! Whether you’re a foodie, wine lover, or just someone looking for fun activities to enjoy with your furry friend, this exclusive paswsport gives you unbeatable access to some of Napa Valley’s best experiences, allKeep 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

Joy Unleashed at Walk for Animals 2023

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

Remembering Clay Gregory, a Napa Valley Champion

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

Feeling Grateful!

This month marks a jaw-dropping seventeen years since I first joined the Napa Humane team – and I couldn’t feel more blessed. In the last seven years since I stepped into the Executive Director role, we’ve weathered two giant wildfires, multiple PSPS events, a global pandemic and now an acute veterinary shortage.  Needless to say,Keep Reading

They Came, They Wagged, They Walked for Animals 2022!

After two years of pandemic virtual events, Walk for Animals returned in person for 2022. We weren’t sure what to expect, given the circumstances – besides some lingering covid-anxiety, we also had to contend with some new challenges this year. The Oxbow River Stage had taken over the east side of Oxbow Commons, with eventKeep Reading

Why Is It So Hard to See a Vet These Days?

You’re not alone if getting your furry loved ones in to see a vet has gotten a lot harder the last few years. Schedules seem to be booked solid for weeks in advance – and many offices aren’t even taking new patients. What’s happening here? Is it bad practice management? Something in the supply chain?Keep Reading

Art with Heart to Lift Your Spirits

Napa Humane launched our first-ever pet portrait fundraiser last month, to help put idle hands to work and lift everyone’s spirits for a great cause! For one week only, any donation to Napa Humane of $20 or more commissioned an original portrait of the donor’s pet, courtesy of a cadre of 54 volunteer artists ofKeep Reading