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

A Routine Appointment That Saved a Life

Hazel came to Napa Humane for what was supposed to be a routine spay. At just seven months old, she was a happy, active puppy with no signs of illness. Her exam was normal, and everything about her suggested she was healthy and thriving. But during surgery, our veterinary team discovered something unexpected. Hazel hadKeep 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

✨ 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

How lack of preventive care hurts pets (and your wallet)

Most of us know that a healthy lifestyle with good nutrition, regular checkups and preventive care is the key to a longer, better life. What is true for humans is just as true for our pets. Yet in veterinary care, a quiet crisis is unfolding. As costs climb — and with pet insurance still relativelyKeep Reading

The Truth About “Free” Kittens: Why They’re Anything But Free

Recently, someone posted on Nextdoor: “FREE KITTENS! 6 weeks old. Eating on their own. Super cute!” The photo showed a box of wide-eyed fluffballs nestled on a towel. The post got dozens of likes, plenty of shares, and by the end of the day, all the kittens had supposedly found homes. Posts like this appearKeep Reading

🐾 Meet the People of Napa Humane: Jeni Reyes

If you’ve ever brought a pet to Napa Humane for surgery, there’s a good chance Jeni Reyes, RVT, played a key role in their care. Jeni is our Lead Registered Veterinary Technician, and she’s been with Napa Humane for over 18 years—starting straight out of RVT school in March 2007. She even returned for reliefKeep Reading

🐾 Meet the People of Napa Humane: Gaby Luna

When you walk through the doors of the Napa Humane Spay/Neuter Clinic in the morning, there’s a good chance the first face you’ll see is Gaby Luna, our warm and welcoming Client Services Coordinator. Since joining the team in November 2023, Gaby has been a driving force behind our front desk operations—checking in clients forKeep Reading

What you need to know about kitten season

With warmer weather already here, kitten season is in full swing — a time when unspayed cats give birth, leading to an influx of kittens in shelters and rescues. Understanding what to do if you find kittens can help prevent unnecessary suffering and reduce overpopulation. During kitten season, it’s common to find litters of tiny,Keep Reading