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

Rotary of North Napa: A Beacon of Support for Napa Humane

The Rotary Club of North Napa has long been a cornerstone of community service, embodying the spirit of generosity and dedication to local causes. Napa Humane counts itself lucky to have formed a relationship with the organization, thanks to a connection made with Bill Bennett, a Rotarian whose passion for supporting our local community shinesKeep Reading

50 Years: How Times Have Changed

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

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

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

2022 Pet Photo Contest and 2023 Calendar

Does your pet have what it takes to make our 2023 calendar cover? Enter Napa Humane’s 2022 Pet Photo Contest to find out!  It’s easy to participate! Submit a favorite photo of your beautiful bunny, cute canine, or fabulous feline into our pet photo contest here. Then, encourage your family and friends to support localKeep Reading