East Bay Humane Society, SPCA, and Alameda Shelter Highlight Adoptable Pets

Jelly Bean, Dandy Lion, and Jasper are this week's featured pets looking for forever homes in the East Bay region.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society, East Bay SPCA in Oakland, and Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter have each highlighted an adoptable pet this week. The pets include Jelly Bean, a dog from the Berkeley Humane Society, Dandy Lion, a cat from the East Bay SPCA, and Jasper, a dog from the Alameda Animal Shelter.

Why it matters

Local animal shelters play a crucial role in finding loving homes for homeless pets in the East Bay community. Highlighting adoptable animals helps raise awareness and connect these pets with potential adopters.

The details

Each of the featured pets has a unique personality and is in need of a forever home. Jelly Bean is a dog from the Berkeley Humane Society, Dandy Lion is a cat from the East Bay SPCA in Oakland, and Jasper is a dog from the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter. The shelters have provided photos and details about the pets to help potential adopters learn more about them.

  • The pets were highlighted as the 'pets of the week' on March 2, 2026.

The players

Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society

A nonprofit animal shelter and adoption center located in Berkeley, California.

East Bay SPCA

A nonprofit animal welfare organization with locations in Oakland and Dublin, California.

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

A nonprofit organization that supports the Alameda Animal Shelter in Alameda, California.

Jelly Bean

A dog featured as the pet of the week by the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society.

Dandy Lion

A cat featured as the pet of the week by the East Bay SPCA in Oakland.

Jasper

A dog featured as the pet of the week by the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter.

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The takeaway

These featured pets represent the many animals in East Bay shelters waiting for loving homes. By highlighting adoptable pets, the local animal welfare organizations hope to connect these animals with families who can provide them with the care and companionship they deserve.