Berkeley Animal Shelter reopens Saturday, weeks after arson fire
"We are still not back to normal, and being open will look a little different than what we are used to," the city told volunteers Friday.
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire at the Berkeley Animal Shelter on June 6, 2026. As of July 23, the shelter remains closed.
Who is Peter Taraba, Berkeley Animal Shelter arson suspect?
Peter Taraba's former housemate told The Scanner he was "kind of a hothead" when they lived together north of campus in 2024.
Update: Berkeley Animal Shelter reopening delayed
"The repairs have proven more complex than originally anticipated and we are delayed," the city manager's office told The Scanner on July 6.
Dog seizure preceded Berkeley Animal Shelter fire
After the fire, police say arson suspect Peter Taraba flooded the shelter and then flooded the toilet in his Berkeley jail cell.
Berkeley Animal Shelter arson: arrest made
Peter Taraba was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of more than 40 counts of animal cruelty, police said.
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire was intentional, police say
"Information provided by community members may be critical to advancing the investigation," Berkeley police said Tuesday.
Berkeley Animal Shelter to stay closed for at least 3 weeks
"The fire rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people (smoke damage in staff areas) or animals (sprinkler system down)," the city said.