As the summer sun blazes down, it’s time for fun outdoor activities and family vacations. However, while we enjoy the warmth and the longer days, it’s crucial to remember that our furry friends require special care during this season. At Palo Alto Humane, we’re dedicated to the well-being of pets, and we want to share […]
ATTENTION: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS—LATEST STUDENT RESEARCH! Local high-school students have been busy this summer preparing Student Special Reports for PAHS. Two recently posted reports are “Factory Farming” (https://www.paloaltohumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Factory-Farming.pdf) by a Gunn High School senior and “Climate Change—How this issue affects animals and what we can do to mitigate it” (https://www.paloaltohumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PAHS210017_Special_Report_Climate_Change_r1.pdf) by Abhishek Garud, a local […]
AUGUST 26—NATIONAL DOG DAY For National Dog Day, PAH celebrates our wonderful canines who visit various companies, senior centers, and colleges. These visits bring joy, calmness, and health to so many appreciative dog lovers, as part of our PAH’s Pals program. The dogs have as good a time being petted and adored as the people […]
🐰🐰 Emergency Alert! The Santa Cruz shelter recently took in 12 rabbits. All are healthy and in good condition. Please consider if you can foster or adopt even one—that would be of help. The shelter needs these animals transferred out by Wednesday of this coming week! Contact Heather Bechtel & The Rabbit Haven 831 239-7119 […]
FLASHBACK FRIDAY—PAHS’ FINAL 2021 YAPPY HOUR As we get ready to usher in September and say good-bye to the summer, let’s remember our last Yappy Hour from the beginning of the month—enjoyed by all attendees, human and canine alike. Special thanks to the Sheraton Palo Alto and Poolside Grill for hosting this summer’s Yappy Hours. […]
MEET PUTTY—OUR LATEST RECRUIT! Putty is a little boy, but what he might lack in size, he makes up for tenfold in experience and love to give. He’s a trained therapy dog with years of experience visiting children and adults in hospital settings and other venues. He’s now a full-fledged team member with PAHS Therapy […]
Publication: Spotlight: the best of the Bay Area Publication Date: October 20, 2021 The Palo Alto Humane Society is joining with farm and animal sanctuary Sweet Farm to launch a new virtual speaker series, “Humane Planet: Thought Leaders for a Sustainable World” – and its first event will be a conversation between Impossible Foods CEO […]
Tell a story and be an Ambassador of Compassion! For 7th and 8th Grade Students Students in grades 7 and 8 are invited to write a story on the theme of animals and people helping each other in emotional and or physical ways. The story should speak to how compassionate action makes a difference in […]
By Carole Hyde, Director of Programs, PAHS Download PDF of article here I had the pleasure recently of saying “Hey” to Perry, Buddy, and Bella the horse, happy friends in their happy home in the pasture adjoining Bol Park. Palo Alto Humane Society (PAHS) is pleased to begin its partnership with the Barron Park Donkey […]
Happy Tails! Soot is a 1 1/2 yr old cat who is loved and cared for by an unhoused member of our community. Soot was sprayed by a skunk which left him with badly irritated eyes and one even swollen shut. His person reached out to PAHS for support with treatment expenses and he was […]
In a world where compassion knows no bounds, there are incredible stories that remind us of the transformative power of community and support. Today, we are thrilled to share one such heartwarming tale that unfolded at PAHS, leaving a lasting impact on the life of Loki, a cherished emotional support cat. A Cry for Help […]
In a world where stress and pressure are constants, the presence of therapy animals has become a beacon of solace and comfort. PAH’s Pals continues to make a profound impact on emotional well-being as they bring joy and comfort to various settings. Their recent visits to VMware, Rivian, and Stanford University’s Women in Computer Science […]
We are thrilled to share the incredible achievements of the young writers who participated in the 2022 Ambassadors of Compassion Story Writing Competition, hosted by the Palo Alto Humane Society. This inspiring event celebrated the power of storytelling and the beautiful bond between humans and animals. With a focus on middle-school students, this competition aimed […]
A heartwarming story unfolds in the heart of Palo Alto, where compassion for animals knows no bounds. A sweet and abandoned cat, Daphne found herself in the caring hands of a rescuer who feeds a colony of feral cats. Struggling with an inflamed eye, Daphne’s fate seemed uncertain until the Palo Alto Humane Society (PAHS) […]
At Palo Alto Humane, we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for your unwavering support and dedication to our mission inspiring our community to engage humanely with animals. Your commitment has made a significant impact to our ongoing efforts. Today, we are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity with you that […]