Oakland Animal Services

Oakland Animal Services Oakland Animal Services is Oakland's only open admissions animal shelter.
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Open for adoptions with no appointment needed:
Thursday 12-7 pm
Friday-Sunday 12-3 pm

Open for all other services:
Thursday 11 am-7 pm
Friday-Wednesday 11 am-5 pm

Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is Oakland's only open admissions shelter, and takes in about 6,000 animals annually. Friends of OAS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the agency by raising funds to provide medical care, lab

work, enrichment and beds for the shelter's animals. Friends of OAS also funds the foster program, adoptions program, facility improvements, animal transports, and staff training. https://friendsofoas.org/

In 2020, OAS joined the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) coalition as a Tier 1 pilot shelter. HASS promotes community collaboration to reimagine the role of animal services, transforming the sheltering system through innovative programs and services. OAS participates in the Home-to-Home program to help find new homes for animals without requiring a stay at the shelter: https://oas.home-home.org/

It's not too late for you to donate and get an amazing portrait of your pet (or pets) in our legendary Bad Art 4 fundrai...
08/27/2023

It's not too late for you to donate and get an amazing portrait of your pet (or pets) in our legendary Bad Art 4 fundraiser! But don't wait too long - this fundraiser only runs through Monday, August 28! Donate now!

What You'll Receive -- All the Fun Details
🎁Make an online gift of $50 (or more) to Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS). Your donation must be made August 21 through August 28.
💻Complete the form that will be presented to you after making your donation. (You will be asked to upload your donation receipt and a photo of your pet.)
🖼️Electronic art (gifts of $50 or more) and hardcopy artwork ($125 or more) will be delivered by mid to late October.
🎨Request as many portraits as you’d like! One photo per donation please.

Start here: friendsofoas.org/bad-art

Today (Saturday August 26) is National Dog Day, but the only way we're going to be able to truly celebrate at Oakland An...
08/26/2023

Today (Saturday August 26) is National Dog Day, but the only way we're going to be able to truly celebrate at Oakland Animal Services is if we can get these high priority dogs adopted this weekend! We are critically overcrowded and in order to avoid euthanizing for space, we need to get these large dogs into forever homes, stat!

So check out our highest priority dogs on this National Dog Day!

❤Luc - Floofy 4 year old bundle of fun!
❤Berlin - Gentle and resilient 7 year old gent
❤Angelo - Athletic and playful 2 year old boy
❤Cruffin - Brainy, cuddly, adventurous 2 year old gal
❤Rhett - The consummate 10 year old gentleman
❤Monroe - Sweet and gentle senior lady, 12 years young
❤Sheba - Bright and independent 6 year old girl

We are open both Saturday and Sunday for adoptions from noon to 3 with no appointment required. Pick your favorite and come on by to meet them!

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/dogs/

It's an extra special Saturday today (8/26) because it's also National Dog Day! That's right, we're going to the dogs to...
08/26/2023

It's an extra special Saturday today (8/26) because it's also National Dog Day! That's right, we're going to the dogs today (well, today and every day!)

On this beautiful Saturday were open from noon to 3 p.m. for adoptions with no appointment needed.

We have lots of adoptable shelter-resident dogs, as well as this great group visiting (or on call) from foster ready to meet you today. OAS remains critically overcrowded with large dogs, so we need YOU to adopt!

It's still only $20 to adopt a dog during our ongoing adoption special.

All adoptable dogs: tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Join us today (Saturday August 26) at Bark (& Meow) Around the Block! We'll be out there with some of our adoptable dogs...
08/26/2023

Join us today (Saturday August 26) at Bark (& Meow) Around the Block! We'll be out there with some of our adoptable dogs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate with us!

Foster dogs attending:
☑Orion (10-noon)
☑Chrissy (10-noon)
☑Colleen (10-noon)
☑Groot (noon-2)

Plus shelter resident dogs to be determined!

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Mellow senior boy Rhett recently got to go on an outing with one of our volunteers. She reports that Rhett is "very swee...
08/26/2023

Mellow senior boy Rhett recently got to go on an outing with one of our volunteers. She reports that Rhett is "very sweet and comfortable with people and different environments. Just a gem of a senior!"

We couldn't agree more - just look how handsome he is? On his outing to the Alameda shoreline and Starbucks, Rhett was terrific in the car. His human date reports "He was able to jump in the car and sat for the entire ride. He looked out the window, and he didn’t bounce around the back seat. On the way back he needed a little boost to get in the car, but that was after a long walk. He sat by the window and when he got tired he would lie down on the seat. A very good passenger!"

Rhett is also a smarty pants, his friend says that Rhett knows sit and loves to give you his paw to shake for a treat!

Rhett is on our list of dogs who are our highest priority to get adopted as we are critically overcrowded and facing the need to euthanize for space. Can you give Rhett a soft spot to land for his golden years? Come meet him this weekend - we're open from noon to 3 pm on both Saturday and Sunday - stop on by and ask for Rhett.

Rhett is 10 years old and weighs 75 lbs. We are currently waiving adoption fees for all animals age 7 and up, so that's more money for the Rhett treat and cushy bed fund!

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/animal/?animalId=19583773

Meet Nata (calico) and Co**ha (tortie). These adorable babycats were plucked off the street and fostered by one of our c...
08/25/2023

Meet Nata (calico) and Co**ha (tortie). These adorable babycats were plucked off the street and fostered by one of our cat volunteers who helped these two sweet treats learn to trust humans and enjoy the comforts of human life in a cozy home.

Nata is the more confident sister, helping to show Co**ha that it's safe and fun to be brave. While Co**ha may hang back at first, once she trusts she's all love and purrs. Don't get too distracted by Co**ha's cuddles, because active and adventurous Nata might be off getting into trouble.

Both girls love interactive toys, strings, plush toys, and feather toys as well as gobbling down ALL the treats.

Meet bonded pair Nata and Co**ha and all our available cats and kittens at Oakland Animal Services this weekend - we're open from noon to 3 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

tinyurl.com/OASCats

It's time to get that Friday feeling and come on by Oakland Animal Services to adopt your new dog!Stop by between noon a...
08/25/2023

It's time to get that Friday feeling and come on by Oakland Animal Services to adopt your new dog!

Stop by between noon and 3 pm to meet all of our amazing adoptable dogs - visiting fosters and shelter residents will be there!

No appointment required, matchmakers are standing by and if you're looking for a dog, today's a great day.

Our $20 adoption special continues and we continue to be critically overcrowded, so adopt a dog and save a life!

All their profiles are on our website - take a look here: tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Sweet two year old Lily arrived in our care still nursing her four kittens. Now that they're raised up and off to their ...
08/24/2023

Sweet two year old Lily arrived in our care still nursing her four kittens. Now that they're raised up and off to their new lives, it's Lily's turn to soak up the love and attention from her new home. This gorgeous dilute calico gal is a zen princess, calmly surveying everything around her. She might not ask for your attention, but once you give it to her, she's quickly leaning in for more scritches and showing her appreciation with purrs and slow blinks.

To meet Lily and all our adoptable kittens and cats, stop by Oakland Animal Services during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed.

It's still only $20 to adopt a cat, and pairs are 2-for-1!

tinyurl.com/OASCats

Thursdays are a special day to stop by Oakland Animal Services! We have extended adoption hours into the evening (noon t...
08/24/2023

Thursdays are a special day to stop by Oakland Animal Services! We have extended adoption hours into the evening (noon to 7), it's our dog fostering open house where you can learn about fostering without an appointment, and you can meet this group of great dogs visiting from foster. All our shelter-resident adoptable dogs are ready to meet you, too!

The shelter continues to be quite overcrowded with large dogs, so if you are ready to adopt, come on by today, we'll find you the perfect match! Several dogs are visiting from their foster homes, plus we have all our shelter-resident adoptable dogs standing by, too!

Our $20 adoption special continues and we have lots of great pups ready to meet you. Check them all out and stop on by!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Sometimes it can get a little lonely working from home, with no one around to gossip with at the water cooler; no one th...
08/23/2023

Sometimes it can get a little lonely working from home, with no one around to gossip with at the water cooler; no one there to give you a hug when your toxic boss does that thing AGAIN where their emergency becomes your emergency.

Basil understands. He's on the lookout for someone to talk to, too. He's a chatty green-eyed charmer who's just waiting for his opportunity to be your work from home bestie. He'll tell you all about his day, and give you snuggles and a sympathetic ear when you need someone to agree that yes, your boss IS being a jerk again!

To meet 2-year old Basil, stop by Oakland Animal Services during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed.

tinyurl.com/OASCats

🌟 Introducing our Fabulous Seniors! 🌟 These adoptable furballs are more than just charming; they hold a special place as...
08/23/2023

🌟 Introducing our Fabulous Seniors! 🌟

These adoptable furballs are more than just charming; they hold a special place as some of our longest-standing residents, both at the shelter and in foster homes. From cuddles that warm the heart to eyes that tell tales of a lifetime, each one has a unique narrative to share. ❤️

Meet our wonderful seniors:

🌟 Aunti Bella (11 years, 47 lbs): Sweet, sassy, and a cuddle enthusiast.
🌟 Sammy (11 years, 47 lbs): Gentle explorer thriving on outdoor adventures.
🌟 P. Sherman (9 years, 69 lbs): Impeccable manners and a foodie at heart.
🌟 Mimi (9 years, 96 lbs): Delightful, affectionate, seeking a mellow home.
🌟 Max (9 years, 65 lbs): Intelligent, easy-going companion for leisurely walks.
🌟 Derek (8 years, 90 lbs): Meek, spark-filled senior, a true heart-stealer.
🌟 Ice (8 years, 90 lbs): Affectionate, laid-back, always up for snuggles.
🌟 Stella (7 years, 58 lbs): Quick learner, playful, perfect jogging buddy.
🌟 Meryl (8 years, 97 lbs): Independent, sweet senior on a weight loss journey.
🌟 Simone (Age: Not specified, Weight: 79 lbs): Friendly and affectionate, her warm personality shines.

Simone is currently at the shelter so she could use a foster! Chance, Cupcake, Monroe, and Berlin are looking for their people, too. To meet these seniors in foster homes, please follow the link in our bio and select How to Adopt!

We are offering waived adoption fees for seniors 7 and up!

❤️🐾




Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for getting the word out about our one-of-a-kind 4th Annual Bad Art fundraiser that is on for...
08/22/2023

Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for getting the word out about our one-of-a-kind 4th Annual Bad Art fundraiser that is on for ONE WEEK ONLY!

If you want to be a part of this you've got until August 28. Here's the deets:

🎁Make an online gift of $50 (or more) to Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS). Your donation must be made August 21 through August 28.

💻Complete the form that will be presented to you after making your donation. (You will be asked to upload your donation receipt and a photo of your pet.)

🖼️Electronic art (gifts of $50 or more) and hardcopy artwork ($125 or more) will be delivered by mid to late October.

🎨Request as many portraits as you’d like! One photo per donation please.

Start here: friendsofoas.org/bad-art

Every now and again something amazing happens in the world of bad, pet art. And when that happens, rest assured www.brokeassstuart.com is on the case! Oakland Animal Services announced the kickoff of its 4th annual Bad Art Fundraiser! Meaning you can donate to help sheltered animals in the Bay Area

Many of our critically important programs rely heavily on donations of both money and items from our wish lists.  Our ki...
08/21/2023

Many of our critically important programs rely heavily on donations of both money and items from our wish lists. Our kitten, cat, dog, and rabbit programs are all seeking specific items - can you donate one or more?

For our kitten and community cat programs, we need:
✅Weruva Kitten, Chicken Breast Formula in a Hydrating Purée
✅Wellness Grain Free Canned Kitten Recipe
✅Tomohawk Live Trap model 606NC

Our dog foster program needs:
✅Puppy p*e pads
✅PetSafe Easy Walk Deluxe Dog Harness (all sizes, but primarily Medium & Large)
✅Exercise Pens (60x60x30)

Our rabbit program needs
✅Exercise Pens (60x60x30)
✅Washable puppy pads (24x36)

Tomohawk traps are available here: https://www.livetrap.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=30178
All other items are on our Amazon Wish Lists: tinyurl.com/OASWishList

You can also buy from your preferred retailer or donate gently used items. Please ship or bring donated items to Oakland Animal Services 1101 29th Avenue Oakland CA 94601.

Thank you for your support of our programs that enable us to help more animals every day!

It's time for Bad Art 4, Badder Than Ever! That's right, our incredibly popular annual fundraiser is BACK, baby!What You...
08/21/2023

It's time for Bad Art 4, Badder Than Ever! That's right, our incredibly popular annual fundraiser is BACK, baby!

What You'll Receive -- All the Fun Details
🎁Make an online gift of $50 (or more) to Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS). Your donation must be made August 21 through August 28.
💻Complete the form that will be presented to you after making your donation. (You will be asked to upload your donation receipt and a photo of your pet.)
🖼️Electronic art (gifts of $50 or more) and hardcopy artwork ($125 or more) will be delivered by mid to late October.
🎨Request as many portraits as you’d like! One photo per donation please.

Start here: friendsofoas.org/bad-art

August is the thick of kitten season, and if it's a babycat you're looking for, we've got you covered. But for those of ...
08/20/2023

August is the thick of kitten season, and if it's a babycat you're looking for, we've got you covered. But for those of you looking for a more mature feline friend, fear not - as of today we've got 9 awesome adults who are looking for their homes, too!

Are you into the minimalist black and white aesthetic? Meet Twin, Raziel, and Checkers, all sporting their gorgeous green eyes and black and white coats.

More of a basic black fan? Well, Maybelle and Ashanti are hauspanthers ready for you!

Looking for shades of grey? Look no further than Lily, Lindy, and Basil!

And last but certainly not least is tiny tabby Jia!

All of these adults are between 1 and 6 years of age, so you can expect lots of years of love from them with none of that kitten craziness!

Meet all of our adoptable cats (and kittens) at Oakland Animal Services today! We're open from noon to 3 pm on Sundays, no appointment is required.

tinyurl.com/OASCats

It's Sunday and we're super psyched for adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. Matchmakers will be ready for you, no appoint...
08/20/2023

It's Sunday and we're super psyched for adoption hours from noon to 3 p.m. Matchmakers will be ready for you, no appointment is needed.

Our dog wards are critically full so we can really use some adopters - maybe that's you? We will find the right fit for you!

We've got a whole bunch of adoptable dogs from puppy to senior and everything in between visiting or on call from their foster homes ready to meet you, plus all our adoptable shelter resident dogs are waiting, too!

Check them all out and stop on by!
tinyurl.com/OASDogs

We're super excited to head out to the Oakland Zoo today to join their   event! In addition to Ansel, Derek, and Nanette...
08/20/2023

We're super excited to head out to the Oakland Zoo today to join their event! In addition to Ansel, Derek, and Nanette pictured below, we'll also have dogs Loki, Ella, Shoyu and other surprise canine guests! All are available to adopt at Oakland Animal Services!

Check out their profiles below and come by to meet your fave!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

UPDATE: ADOPTED!Well hello there! Pleased to make your acquaintance, my name is Paws, what's yours?  I came into this fi...
08/19/2023

UPDATE: ADOPTED!

Well hello there! Pleased to make your acquaintance, my name is Paws, what's yours? I came into this fine establishment with some bite wounds on my back leg, but you know, I'm a lover, not a fighter, and I really didn't want to be on the tough streets anyway.

So I'm enjoying the creature comforts of this indoor place and I've turned on the charms to make human friends. One of the nice humans here calls me "a big lovey love" and I guess that means I'm doing something right.

Still, they tell me "Paws, you can't stay here forever - you need to find a human home to move to." That's where you come in - you should stop by to meet me, and maybe take me to your home. I'm about 3 years old, so I'm a fine young adult kitty with lots of cozy years ahead of me to be your lovey love!

Meet me, Paws, at Oakland Animal Services this weekend from noon to 3 pm, no appointment required, just ask for the handsome hunk in the tuxedo! I'll be waiting!



tinyurl.com/OASCats

We are getting ready to roll on this super Saturday at Oakland Animal Services! We'll be open for adoptions at the shelt...
08/19/2023

We are getting ready to roll on this super Saturday at Oakland Animal Services! We'll be open for adoptions at the shelter from noon to 3, then will be bringing some of our adoptable dogs out to an offsite event at Happy Hound Day Care. Stop by both locations to find your perfect pooch!

We have lots of adoptable shelter-resident dogs, as well as this great group visiting (or on call) from foster ready to meet you today. OAS remains critically overcrowded with large dogs, so we need YOU to adopt!

It's still only $20 to adopt a dog during our ongoing adoption special.

All adoptable dogs: tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Hello, hello, is this thing on?  Hi there! My name is Jia and I'm looking out for my new humans.  One of my human friend...
08/18/2023

Hello, hello, is this thing on? Hi there! My name is Jia and I'm looking out for my new humans. One of my human friends at the shelter called me "a perfect angel, mellow, and affectionate." I'd blush, but you know he's right, I am a perfect angel! 😽

When I first came into the shelter, I had five babies with me, and the nice man who brought me in said I was a "perfect mama cat." Being a mom was fun, but now that they're off on their own, I am D-O-N-E done and ready for a life of leisure.

The humans they call veterinarians did do some weird stuff to me that you might want to know about. They put me to sleep and when I woke up they said I can't have any more babies. That is totally cool with me! They also did something they called resection and anastomosis of the intestines. Some sort of complicated thing where they fixed up a problem with my tummy and now it's working again. I get a special diet (which makes sense, I am special!) and B12 supplements, too, and all of that is helping me to feel pretty good again!

I'm hoping that my humans are out there to bring me into their home and get love from a special angel like me! The shelter humans said they'll tell you all about my special diet and stuff so you're ready to bring me home!

Meet me, Jia, at Oakland Animal Services during open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed.

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/animal/?animalId=19310975

It's dawning a little cloudy on this Friday morning, but that'll give you time to scope out our adoptable dogs before ma...
08/18/2023

It's dawning a little cloudy on this Friday morning, but that'll give you time to scope out our adoptable dogs before making your plans to stop by!

We've got a great group visiting from their foster homes today. If you want a puppy, Chrissy, Athena, Sassy, and Lira are in the mix! If you're more in the mood for an adult dog, Tomasa, PIxel, and Glenna are ready to meet you!

Stop by between noon and 3 pm to meet all of our amazing adoptable dogs - visiting fosters and shelter residents will be there!

No appointment required, matchmakers are standing by and if you're looking for a dog, today's a great day.

Our $20 adoption special continues and we continue to be critically overcrowded, so adopt a dog and save a life!

All their profiles are on our website - take a look here: tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! Sadly, superstitions about these beautiful creatures can make them less likely to be a...
08/17/2023

Happy Black Cat Appreciation Day! Sadly, superstitions about these beautiful creatures can make them less likely to be adopted. But in reality, ebony felines are just as cute, playful, and loving as other cats—if not more so!

Check out our black cats and kittens looking for fur-ever homes, and here are some fascinating facts about these black-furred friends:

* In many cultures (including Japan, China, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, and England), black cats are considered GOOD luck, bringing love, prosperity, bountiful harvests, or happy tidings.

* High levels of melanin pigment in their bodies often give black cats golden eyes.

* Some black cats' fur can take on a rusty hue due to the bleaching effect of sun exposure. This is especially true of black cats that carry the gene for a tabby pattern; as some of their fur lightens, the pattern becomes more evident. Black cats can also sprout white patches as they age.

* Black cats are more likely to be male than female, though they can be either gender.

* The genetic mutation that gives black cats their dark fur is also thought to convey increased resistance to certain diseases.

* There's no such thing as a real black panther. The big cats referred to by this name are actually black jaguars or black leopards.

Thinking about adopting a black cat (or a feline buddy of just about any other hue)? Click on the link below for more info on our cats, or come visit them in person during our open adoption hours Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. or Friday through Sunday from noon to 3!

tinyurl.com/OASCats

Note: Kittens do best with a buddy, so those 5 months or younger must be adopted with a littermate. Singletons and kittens in odd-numbered litters can be paired with another kitten at the shelter or adopted to a home with a young resident cat. Pairs are always two for the price of one!

Bring on Thursday!  It's a great day to stop by Oakland Animal Services: we're open extended hours (noon to 7), it's our...
08/17/2023

Bring on Thursday! It's a great day to stop by Oakland Animal Services: we're open extended hours (noon to 7), it's our foster open house - all with no appointment needed.

The shelter continues to be quite overcrowded with large dogs, so if you are ready to adopt, come on by today, we'll find you the perfect match! Several dogs are visiting from their foster homes, plus we have all our shelter-resident adoptable dogs standing by, too!

Our $20 adoption special continues and we have lots of great pups ready to meet you. Check them all out and stop on by!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

We're not going to be backhanded about it - we'll come right out and say it: why has no one been coming by to court beau...
08/16/2023

We're not going to be backhanded about it - we'll come right out and say it: why has no one been coming by to court beautiful bonded pair Venus and Serena? Like their namesakes, these two are superstars in the making, but they need the support and guidance of loving humans to mold them into pros at the net and at life!

They can be shy at first - it's hard work being followed around by the tennis paw-parazzi, but serve up some treats and gentle affection and they'll reward you with love! Game, set, match, purrfect feline friends ready to come home with you!

Venus and Serena are about a year old and as a bonded pair we will only adopt these doubles partners together.

Meet Venus and Serena at Oakland Animal Services during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed.

It's still only $20 to adopt a cat, and pairs are two for one!



Serena Williams Venus Williams

Introducing our adorable pitty with a heart of gold and a personality that’s one-of-a-kind! Meet Macy! ❤️🐾🐶 Loyalty and ...
08/16/2023

Introducing our adorable pitty with a heart of gold and a personality that’s one-of-a-kind! Meet Macy! ❤️🐾

🐶 Loyalty and devotion? Check. Sweetness overload? Absolutely.
🌟 Embracing her perfect imperfections, she’s a true gem.
🛡️ Protective, yet tolerant with friends, kids, family, and even strangers on the street.

🌳 Loves both indoor and outdoor adventures, including immediate post-grooming dirt rolls!
🎾 Playful, with a few playful quirks.
🐾 A leaning expert, a cuddler, and sometimes a bit of a mischief-maker.

🐕 From clingy to aloof, she’s got personality in spades.
💕 Affectionate head pushes and belly rolls say it all.
🤗 Trusting, with loving licks as her signature.

🧠 Smart and trainable, she’s got Zoomies and mischief on her agenda.
🦷 Even lets you handle her teeth and ears.
🏠 Plus, the cherry on top: 100% house trained!

Ready to welcome Macy, the all-in-one bundle of joy, into your life? She’s waiting to charm your heart! ❤️🏡

Join us this weekend for the Clear The Shelters event at our shelter 12-3pm and at the Oakland Zoo on Sunday from 10am to 2pm. Take advantage of our reduced adoption fees:

⭐️ Waived adoption fee for seniors 7 years +
⭐️ $20 for cats, dogs, rabbits
⭐️ $10 for guinea pigs, pigeons

❤️🐾




https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/animal/?animalId=19114494

We're super excited to join our friends at Oakland Zoo for   this Sunday!
08/15/2023

We're super excited to join our friends at Oakland Zoo for this Sunday!

Today, August 15th, is National Check the Chip Day. Microchips work, but only if your info is up to date with a microchi...
08/15/2023

Today, August 15th, is National Check the Chip Day. Microchips work, but only if your info is up to date with a microchip registry!

If your pet is chipped, check this great resource from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) on how chips work, how to find your pet's chip information, how to find the registry and update your contact info for your pet's chip.

http://www.petmicrochiplookup.org/

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?  No, it's not a fantasy, it's the one and only Freddie Purrcury, looking fo...
08/15/2023

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? No, it's not a fantasy, it's the one and only Freddie Purrcury, looking for his forever home. Don't stop him now - he's having such a good time, he's having a ball! This tiny tabby superstar will rock you (rock you)!

Can anybody find Freddie somebody to love? Be cool, relax, get hip, get on your tracks down to Oakland Animal Services to meet adoptable purr-monster Freddie Purrcury!

It's still only $20 to adopt a cat, and pairs are two for one! Because kittens do better with a buddy, our policy is that kittens 5 months old and younger are only adopted in pairs. The only exception is if the kitten is a single kitten without littermates, or comes from a litter with an odd number of kittens (e.g. a litter of 3 kittens) – in these cases, a single kitten may be adopted to a home with another young cat in the home.

Looking for a dream girl of a husky? Look no further than Gwyn! We're urgently trying to find a new home for Gwyn since ...
08/15/2023

Looking for a dream girl of a husky? Look no further than Gwyn! We're urgently trying to find a new home for Gwyn since she's not doing well at all in the shelter environment.

This charming pup loves teasing her human friends for a game of chase but also adores warm cuddles and snuggles. Gwyn is a social butterfly and enjoys frolicking with other friendly dogs at the shelter. Positive-reinforcement training and regular exercise are her jam, and she's eager to continue them with her forever family.

Gwyn was in foster for a few weeks and this is the report we received:

✅She was so smart that she potty trained by the fifth day. (She may have been potty trained before and just needed a refresher)
✅She mastered undistracted sit and wait for okay signal for her kibble
✅She was doing well with crate training when enticed with toys and treats
✅She was really non destructive-only took my shoes twice but she was easily distracted with a toy
✅Never resource guarded her treats or food
✅She waited for me to wake up and when she noticed that I did, she would immediately come over to lick my face and get head scratches (the very best way ever to wake up IMO)

Although Gwyn is incredibly sweet and sensitive, wanting cuddles or naps on cool tile floors, as a young dog, she also would get very excited and start jumping and mouthing at times. For this reason, she might do best in a home without young children. Gwyn is feeling stressed in the shelter, Gwyn would love nothing more than to go home with you and decompress from shelter life!

Are you ready to be Gwyn's forever family? Check out her profile and get ready to meet her!

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/animal/?animalId=19374180

Meet Trisha, our sweet and gentle 3-year-old Shepherd-mix! This large-sized girl has a tender spirit that will immediate...
08/14/2023

Meet Trisha, our sweet and gentle 3-year-old Shepherd-mix!

This large-sized girl has a tender spirit that will immediately capture your heart. With her stunning markings and athletic build, Trisha attracts admirers wherever she goes. Not just another pretty face, Trisha has been honing her skills and loves to show them off.

Sit? Shake? Whatever you want, she's willing to try it!

Trisha's gentle nature is immediately apparent in her calm and patient demeanor. She may be a bit shy at first, her affectionate personality will bloom once she feels comfortable in your presence. Earning her trust will be a rewarding experience, as she'll become an incredibly loyal and devoted companion.

With other dogs at the shelter, Trisha has been a little uncomfortable and anxious and hasn't wanted to play. She would probably do best as a solo dog or with another dog who isn't too interested in interacting with her. If you're looking for a gentle, reserved companion with great manners and top notch dog skills, Trisha is the perfect match. Open your heart, and she'll shower you with unconditional love and affection for years to come.

Trisha is about 3 years old and weighs 84 lbs.

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/animal/?animalId=19481388

Hop on out to join us today at Pet Food Express in Rockridge! We'll be out from noon to 3 with our adoptable bunnies! ht...
08/13/2023

Hop on out to join us today at Pet Food Express in Rockridge! We'll be out from noon to 3 with our adoptable bunnies!

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Tuesday 11am - 5pm
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Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
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Oakland’s Only Open Admission Shelter

Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is the City's open door shelter. The agency provides animal control services as well as animal adoptions, redemptions, surrenders, licensing, etc. OAS handles around 6,000 stray, surrendered, abused, and neglected animals per year. Friends of OAS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the agency by raising funds to provide medical care, lab work, enrichment and beds for the shelter's animals. Friends of OAS also funds the volunteer program, facility improvements, animal transports, and staff training.

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Oakland Animal Services has more big dogs than they can hold, and are extending adoption hours and waving fees - go get your new best pal to foster or forever, ASAP please!
All of these shelters participating in tomorrow's National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption Event are the Real Rockstars!!

Saturday, May 13 - www.Playgroup Rockstars

Featuring Muttalica, Müttley Crüe & Earth, Wind and Fido

Arizona Animal Welfare League
Anderson County PAWS
Animal Compassion Team of California (ACT)
BARCS Animal Shelter
Brandywine Valley SPCA
Chicago Animal Care and Control
LA Animal Services
Fresno Humane Animal Services
Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Cabot Animal Support Services
Cache Humane Society
Humane Society of Sarasota County
City of Jacksonville Animal Care & Protective Services
Jacksonville Humane Society
Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association
KC Pet Project
Friends of East Valley Animal Services- Van Nuys, CA
County of Los Angeles Palmdale Animal Care Center
County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control
Friends of South Los Angeles Animal Shelter
Lee County Humane Society
Longmont Humane Society
Montgomery County Animal Shelter Texas
Nebraska Humane Society
Oakland Animal Services
Operation Kindness
Paws For Life K9 Rescue
Siouxland Humane Society
City of Stockton Animal Shelter
Ventura County Animal Services
Williamson County Animal Center
Alachua County Animal Resources
Brevard County, FL - South Animal Care and Adoption Center

Playgroup Rockstars are dogs that are well-socialized and love to play with just about any dog playmate. The Playgroup Rockstars are named after real Rockstars such as: Dave Grohl, Ozzy, Tina Turner and Axl Rose.

These Rockstars would love your autograph...on the adoption paperwork.

On Saturday, May 13th, national nonprofit organization Petco Love joins forces with Dogs Playing for Life and BOBS from SKECHERS to launch a National Playgroup Rockstars Adoption Event at more than 30 animal shelters around the country to showcase social adoptable dogs in a fun and playful environment.

Dogs Playing for Life created the unique playgroup shelter dog enrichment program operating with the simple philosophy of “Every Dog, Every Day, Let Them Play!” Their goal – to ensure shelter pets positively experience life at an animal shelter, while providing shelter staff the information needed to help that pet find its new loving home.

Participating shelters: www.PlaygroupRockstars.com

Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNQkvwKDWO0

Rock on!!
adopt and rescue a dog 🐶 they need our help !
Big dogs at Oakland Animal Services urgently need your help! OAS is our primary shelter partner, and they’re asking for community support to get 75 big dogs adopted this weekend.

Their big dog intake has increased by 24% compared to last year, with an average of 10 big dogs arriving at the shelter every day. Right now, they’re over capacity and out of space, and their big dogs are running out of time.

OAS is extending their adoption hours all weekend long, waiving their adoption fee for big dogs, and holding a special adoption event this Saturday to . Their hours this weekend are:

Thursday, 12-7pm
Friday-Saturday, 12-5pm
Sunday, 12-3pm

If you can’t adopt, you can still help by getting the word out! Share posts and stories from Oakland Animal Services, tell your friends and family, spread the news in your community — whatever you can do to help get dog adopters to the shelter this weekend.

Please join us in stepping up for the dogs at OAS, and coming together to save lives 🐶❤️🐱
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Dogs, Live Music, and Ice Cold Beer! Barks and Brews is next week. Are you joining us?!

WHERE: MIKE HESS BREWING Mike Hess Brewing Co. - Walnut Creek
DATE: TUESDAY, MAY 16TH
TIME: 4PM - 8PM

Meet Adoptable Dogs
4pm - 6pm:
Cal Paws K9 Rescue Calpaws K9 Rescue
Nor Sled Rescue Northern California Sled Dog Rescue - NorSled
CA Bully Rescue California Bully Rescue

6pm- 8pm:
PackLyfe Rescue Pack Lyfe Rescue
Oakland Animal Services Oakland Animal Services

Free Snacks
4pm - 8pm - while supplies last

Exclusive deals from local businesses
4pm - 8pm

Live Music - graciously provided by Mike Hess Brewing
5pm - 7:30pm

Mike Hess Brewing will be donating a portion of all beer sales back to HAIN Rescue Fund!
4pm - 8pm

Please RSVP at www.hainbarksandbrews2023.eventbrite.com
Our friends at Oakland Animal Services once again have more animals than they can care for.

If you can help provide a temporary home for lovable cats and dogs like Whiskey by fostering, or if you're interested in adopting, check out Oakland Animal Services' website today.

www.oaklandanimalservices.org

You can also visit the shelter during open adoption hours, Thursdays 12-7pm, and Fridays to Sundays 12-3pm.
We don’t do drama, we don’t talk badly about people or groups, but the last couple of days a few things happened that have been very upsetting and are a reminder of why we do things and only work with certain people.

We just reach over 900 dogs and I will say all the dogs in our care are accounted for. We raise funds and we give the funds back to the dogs in this rescue. We do not hoard dogs, and we never will…. We advocate and care for every animal that comes into our rescue. We make a commitment and we work for each dog.

Several days ago we received a phone call, a message from an individual wanting to save a dog at the Contra Costa Animal Services located in Martinez. This person was advocating for Regina.

Regina is not a dog we generally are able to help as we do have a particular following and it is mostly German Shepherds (GSD) and Belgium Malinois. The GSD in particular is one of the three breed that riddles most of the shelters in the state of California at this time. So we do not apologies for not adding either the huskies or the pitties to the additional breeds we help. We already help so many and having some boundaries helps us to balance the already huge number of dogs.

We do believe in helping those who wish to advocate for a certain dog and this was the case with Regina. This person had obviously been following the Red list of all the dogs in Martinez. These dogs had run out of time and Regina was one of them. This person wanted to help and she asked the right questions, has spoken to a long list of people and had committed to being Regina’s foster.

Emails were exchanged with the rescue coordinator, an individual that is responsible for many dogs inside the walls at the Martinez Shelter. This person has no idea what the names of the dogs are, the gender, temperament, in fact she is pushy, rude and we rarely pull dogs from this shelter due to their overall horrible practices.

Unlike Animal Oakland Animal Services, East County Animal Shelter, City of Stockton Animal Shelter, who work themselves to the core to save every dog in need and have many more dogs they actually help, Martinez let’s rescues do all the work. The rescue coordinator pressures, she is rude and does not work with rescues trying their hardest to try to help take on dogs.

We arranged for supplies and for one of our volunteers to leave work and during her break meet this “foster” to assist with pulling Regina and setting her up with some supplies. 50 minutes prior to meeting, the “foster”, got cold feet, a sob story about her being unable to help a dog she wanted to save.

Meanwhile, pressure and rudeness was all that was offered from the rescue coordinator. We had asked for help with getting Regina spayed. We were trying to figure another plan as the “foster” had clearly failed this dog. We were told “no” about the medical and when were we getting the dog? Where was our volunteer??

Our volunteer was wandering around the facility during her lunch break trying to find the foster coordinator who was no where to be found and the volunteer had to leave.

We do what we say we are going to do. It is why we are successful with so many dogs. We have good relationships with shelters and today we closed the door on the Martinez shelter.

We sent an email asking to be removed from the email list. We refuse to work or help with bullies, difficult county employees and refuse to have to deal with animals control services not doing their jobs or at least attempting to work with us. Do not tag or ask us to help with this shelter. The saddest part is these dogs in this shelter are at the mercy of an employee that does not even know their name or their gender. It is easy to euthanize a dog you have no connection to!

So a second volunteer had to go down to the shelter to get Regina. Second attempt in one day. Hours of wasted time and resources and meanwhile, we have no foster for Regina. She is now at a kennel in Martinez and will be waiting on a foster. Regina is also suffering from kennel cough, the rescue coordinator complained as she begrudgingly gave us the meds needed to treat Regina for the sickness she got while under her care!!

These are fees we have not accounted for….Yesterday, a $10.00 and a $25.00 pledge was made for Regina. That will pay for todays kennel fees and then tomorrow we will be paying for a dog we had no idea even existed three days ago.

Thank you to the two individuals who paid for the pledges, also to Matthew Daughters, who was kind enough to help assess and transport Regina. I feel sad and defeated over the volunteers and the employees who have to navigate through the incompetence and laziness of someone that lacks a caring quality that responsible for the lives of so many innocent animals….they are doomed!

As for the tax payers in Contra Costa county, write to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, although they have been completely useless in the past.

We are sad this post had to be written, but we do feel a responsibility to those who will ask for our help in the future at this shelter. With out some major change we will not be assisting with this shelter. We will be focusing our valuable time and resources on shelters that appreciate and value our hard work.

If you would be interested in fostering or adopting Regina, please send us an email at [email protected]
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