Berkeley Organization for Animal Advocacy

Student animal activists groups have pioneered efforts to urge Cal Dining to drop Tyson Foods as a meat supplier, however it seems they already have, triggering confusion amongst activist groups.

Animal shelters in the city of Berkeley are distributing essential goods, such as dog and cat food, to pet owners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Berkeley community members, hosted by Direct Action Everywhere, marched from the Gilman Street homeless encampment to Berkeley City Hall on Feb. 29 in support of a “Green New City.”

The city of Berkeley’s Peace and Justice Commission submitted a resolution to Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council members Tuesday that supports nonviolent activists and protects animals in commercial operations.

Berkeley Humane is working with Marin Humane to evacuate various animals impacted by the Kincade Fire, which has burned over 75,000 acres in the Marin and Sonoma counties this week.

Veggie Grill, a plant-based fast-casual restaurant, is holding a grand opening for its Downtown Berkeley location Friday at 10:30 a.m.

In response to a satirical “Animal Rights BBQ” event hosted by Berkeley College Republicans Thursday, several animal rights activists organized their own vegan barbecue as a counter action.

With its new petition, Berkeley Coalition for Animals hopes to make Berkeley the first city in the Bay Area to ban the sale of fur.

Student and community activists affiliated with the Berkeley Organization for Animal Advocacy marked Mother’s Day by protesting the treatment of cows by the dairy and meat industries at grocery stores Sunday evening.

The death of animal test subjects in a UC Berkeley laboratory sparked a protest Wednesday that included 15 UC Berkeley students and animal activists in front of Barker Hall.