The Gift that Keeps Giving

In the early 1990s, someone made a decision that would change animal welfare in Napa County for generations. Most people in our community have never heard this person’s name. They likely never met them. They do not know what kind of car they drove, where they worked, or what they did in their spare time.Keep Reading

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

The Fourth of July From a Dog’s Point of View

If you have ever watched your dog during a loud noise, you can see the shift right away. Ears go back. Body lowers. Eyes widen. Something that feels small to us can feel overwhelming to them. Now imagine the Fourth of July. Let’s tell the story from a dog’s point of view. It starts asKeep 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

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

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

The Season of Giving: How Your Support Changes Lives

As the holiday season approaches, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the things that matter most: family, comfort, connection, and community. For me, this time of year also brings deep gratitude for the generosity that keeps local nonprofits like Napa Humane, and so many others, doing the work that strengthens our valley year-round. ItKeep Reading