One day we found a baby raccoon outside and i wanted to help it right away but I couldn’t incase of the mom coming back but after 8 hours she didn't so we decided to get the baby to a shelter and that shelter was Bay Area humane society and they toke the raccoon in with open arms.
They have a wonderful staff that go above and beyond to ensure every animal is happy and going to a great home.
I have been a volunteer for the BAHS for the past year. I am a foster parent that helps young kittens not old enough to be adopted. This is a very rewarding experience. The staff at BAHS are very supportive and offering suggestion with fostering. BAHS also reminds us volunteers how important we are with get-togethers to thank us for our dedication. The staff should be rewarded too because of doing this everyday and being a major part of their lives.
I've been working with BAHS for over 10 years. I can't believe what an amazing place it has become during this time! I am a huge advocate of BAHS. Every time I hear someone talk about wanting to add a new furry friend to their family, I always push them to go there. The staff is amazing, the cost is very minimal, and you're helping give a home to an animal that may otherwise never know what a home is. If someone would've told me 10 years ago that BAHS would be what it is now, I would never have believed them. I love being a part of this amazing organization and I love that I can help by fostering these sweet animals. They never asked to come into this world without a home or family, but with the amazing help of BAHS, they get to know love.
I have been a foster parent for the Bay Area Humane Society for several years, and also an adopter of several wonderful cats and dogs from the facility, and can attest to the fact that BAHS goes above and beyond to provide the best possible care for their animals. From kittens and cats, puppies and dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, rats, and even an occasional chicken or two, BAHS has a program to fit every need. I am particularly impressed with the hospice program and the fund raising done for animals needing extensive surgeries.
My family and I visited BAHS 3 years ago in search of a new member to add to our family. We were blown away by the amount of helpful, knowledgeable and dedicated people we met at BAHS! Being that we only had 3 hamsters at home and had never had a dog we were in such unfamiliar territory but felt at ease while working with BAHS. We are now the proud owners of Rose (formerly Freda) and we couldn't be happier!! She has literally changed our lives and brought so much love into our home! Not to mention we are now active volunteers for BAHS because of how impressed we were with their dedicated team!
They are a great resource for the community; organized, caring, and helpful. I am a current dog foster parent, and they always make sure I have several resources and contacts if I need assistance or have questions.
We have adopted 3 dogs and 2 Guinea pigs from BAHS and every experience was phenomenal. Dakota came to us 13 years ago when my husband and I were looking to expand our family. Dakota was in Dog Kennel 1 and we knew from the moment she peed on my skirt she was the pittie for us! About 4 years ago we were blessed with Callie, a basenji mix pup who stole the hearts of our children when our Shepherd was diagnosed with cancer. Next came Pancho, nearly 3 years ago. He had come to the shelter with a leg injury and a bad attitude. While some shelters would have put him down BAHS monitored and eventually amputated his leg making him the happiest little chihuahua around. He completed our family...that is until the kids couldn't live without Waldo and Willman, 2 cute little guineas! BAHS became part of our family and we feel like we've become part of theirs. #adoptdontshop
I've been volunteering for almost a year and it is the best part of my week! I love helping with the summer camps and walking dogs every week. I'm not allowed to get a pet so volunteering so closely with the animals is very special to me. I do get upset when animals get adopted because I make special bonds with some of them. I feel very independent when I volunteer and I love that I am not treated like a little kid while I'm there like I usually am. I love going to BAHS!!!
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I have been volunteering at Bay Area Humane Society for a little over two years, and I have been a foster for just over a year. I am constantly impressed (but not surprised) with the genuine love and care all of the staff members and other volunteers have for the animals in our care. Working in animal rescue, there are many tough situations that we find ourselves in, but every staff member's first priority is the well-being of the animal. I have adopted four animals through BAHS and will continue to do so in the future. I am proud to say at I am a part of such a great organization.
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I am a volunteer, foster mother and adopter from Bay Area Humane Society. In all of these categories I have found nothing but professionalism, compassion and love from all of the staff and people associated with the programs. I have been doing this for over 6 years and cannot imagine not being part of this wonderful group of people. ALL of the animals are valued and everything is done to make them healthy, social and get them into loving families.
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My daughter and I have not only been volunteering at this facility for years, we have also adopted numerous animals. The staff are thorough, kind and people/animal orientated. Their presence in the community is mind-blowing, ever-growing and they continue to reach out to organizations, other states and businesses to promote awareness of programs, opportunities to assist/adopt and wellness for all animals. Thank you BAHS for being such an important part of our lives and know the significant difference you've made. Happy Tails!
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Working as a foster with the Bay Area Humane Society has been such a positive experience! Although I'm quite new at it, I can see they care A LOT for their animals- they have a very clean facility and treat every animal with a lot of love. Thank you for doing what you do, BAHS!
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the Bay Area Humane Society has been my favorite escape since January 2016. I love volunteering there and getting to interact with all the animals. The staff is great and always keeping the best interest of the animals in mind.
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Oh gosh where to start... We have 4 cats, all adopted through the Bay Area Humane Society. First, we went there and they explained the layout and what to do if we are interested in a kitten or cat. Our first cat, Watson, we just knew he was the one. Because we had never done this, they took us step by step of what to do. Filling out the forms to giving us a care package to begin our life with our kitten. We moved to a house and felt Watson needed a friend. We went back to Bay Area Humane Society. Again, we were lucky, Sherlock picked us for owners. Sadly, when Watson passed away, Sherlock was devastated. We adopted another kitten. Again, with the help of the Bay Area Humane Society, Greyson picked us out. While donating some items, Grafton caught our eye. So we adopted him. Finally, because Grafton was young, we chose to get a playmate for him. Bradbury was added to the family. During all the adoption the people were helpful, funny and helped us through the process. We are very lucky to have them.
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