Book Launch Celebration

Berkeley Humane will be wagging tails and turning pages on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the official book launch for the middle-grade adventure story, A Dog Named 647, written by East Bay award-winning author and veterinarian, Dr. Nancy Kay.

D. Nancy brings her experience and compassion to this engaging tale about courage, friendship, and the strength of the human-animal bond. The book will inspire empathy in young readers while keeping them eagerly turning the page.

“I’m passionate about exposing kids to animal welfare issues, in this case puppy mills,” said Dr. Kay. “What better way to do it than through an exciting adventure story!”

In a heartwarming gesture, Dr. Kay will donate all proceeds from book sales back to Berkeley Humane, supporting its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home animals in need.

Guests will enjoy:

Human snacks
Dog snacks
Free merchandise
Author book signing
An opportunity to meet Dr. Nancy Kay and learn more about the inspiration behind A Dog Named 647
Midwest Book Review: A Dog Named 647 from Speaking for Spot Press is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, middle school, community library collections. As well as the personal reading lists for children ages 8-12 who have (or wish to have) a canine companion of their own. The author has skillfully woven together moments of humor, warmth, and suspense to create a wonderful story.

The event is free to the public; participants are asked to leave their own pets at home.