The Berkeley activist who puts her body on the line to fight animal cruelty
Priya Sawhney has been jailed three times, faces eight felonies, and confronted Jeff Bezos in an effort to call attention to cruelty to animals. She’s not done fighting.
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Mountain lion sighted above UC Berkeley campus
The mountain lion sighting occurred on July 17 at 9 a.m. on the Upper Fire Trail near Skyline Ridge.
LISTEN: Haunting sound of gray fox barking at Berkeley man and his poodle
Mark Berger was walking his standard poodle, Niko, in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night when a high-pitched animal call took them by surprise. He has shared his audio recording of the encounter with Berkeleyside.
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Berkeley animal shelter fills up as canine influenza spreads throughout Oakland shelters
Since the shelter is full, this would be an excellent — and helpful — time to adopt or foster a dog.
Rattlesnakes more active with warmer weather, naturalist warns
We checked in with EBRPD naturalist Ashley Adams to get the lowdown on how to deal with these potentially dangerous creatures.
When being homeless means giving up your beloved dog
Milam Schultz had to give up his beloved companion Hot Rod to Berkeley Animal Care Services because he could no longer provide a good home for him. But he has visited his friend, who has not yet been adopted, regularly.
Foxes venture into urban Berkeley
That bushy tail you saw scampering away near Ohlone Greenway? Yep, it’s probably a gray fox.
Video: Top tips for living with coyotes
Coyotes are naturally timid but when they venture into urban settings they can worry local residents. Experts share insights on the dog-like wild animal.
Animal-rights activists bury dead piglet in Berkeley park
The burial capped off a Thursday morning demonstration intended to raise awareness of animal abuse.
Video: Llamas and dogs provide stress relief for Cal students during finals
Communing and taking selfies with llamas and therapy dogs proved a popular way for students to decompress during a high-pressure time of year.
Mountain lion seen at UC Berkeley’s Clark Kerr Campus
A mountain lion ventured onto UC Berkeley’s Clark Kerr Campus early Monday morning, authorities report.
