Meet Elsa, the Inaugural Recipient of The Maya Award

Sometimes a dog doesn’t have to do anything extraordinary to make an extraordinary difference. That’s the idea behind The Maya Award, a new recognition created by Napa Humane and DogTrekker.com in memory of Maya, DogTrekker’s beloved Director of Barketing. And we couldn’t imagine a more fitting first recipient than Elsa, a Great Pyrenees whose gentleKeep Reading

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

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 July’s Calendar Pet: Milkdud

Some pets come into our lives exactly as we expect. Others arrive in ways we never could have imagined. For Caitlynn, that moment happened at the veterinary clinic where she works. Milkdud had just been delivered by C-section when it became clear something was wrong. Born with a cleft palate, he couldn’t nurse from hisKeep 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

Meet Hazel, A Quiet Presence with a Regal Spirit

Each month, Napa Humane’s calendar celebrates a pet whose story reflects the bond between animals and the people who love them. These stories also represent something bigger. Every calendar purchase and Pet Photo Contest entry supports Napa Humane’s Power of Prevention, helping fund spay and neuter services and other programs that keep pets healthy andKeep 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

✨ Meet Starsky, February’s Calendar Star ✨

A gentle soul with endless love and a big Husky heart Each month, Napa Humane’s calendar highlights a pet whose story reflects the bond between animals and the people who love them. These stories also represent something bigger. Every calendar purchase and contest entry supports Napa Humane’s Power of Prevention our year-round spay and neuter workKeep 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