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Oakland Animal Services is Oakland's only open admissions shelter. Learn more at www.oaklandanimalservices.org.

Open for adoptions: Thursday 12-7 pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-3 pm

We are located less than 1/2 mile from Fruitvale BART. Open for adoptions with no appointment needed:
Thursday 12-7
Friday-Sunday 12-3

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

Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is Oakland's only open admissions shelter, and takes in about 6,000 anim

Operating as usual

01/24/2023

Rottie rescue by animal control officers at Oakland Animal Services!

A rescue story straight from one of our Animal Control Officers! We are grateful for the life saving work our officers perform in the field. And thankfully a happy ending for all! Thank you again Officer Mitchell and Officer Lopez!
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Posted • .mamabear Dispatch called stating a mechanic shop had two dogs trapped surrounded by water behind their facility. Officer Mitchell (myself) and partner (Officer Lopez) promptly responded. When we arrived on scene a family was frantically staring down into the canal. They had just found their dogs they had been searching for all night and were helplessly watching them drown. Both had been trapped in the canal, badly flooded by the storm. The original party stated they were there most of the night. The dogs were exhausted from swimming and frantically gripping, (to the point of their paws bleeding) onto the only available relief from swimming available. Officer Lopez quickly grabbed bolt cutters and we worked on cutting the chain to gain access. Once we were able to open the fencing I climbed down into the canal with a control pole. In these situations a scared dog may bite and this was the safest option as the dogs kept falling back into the water and did not have much energy left in them. Quickly the first dog was looped and lifted from the water. The dog owner and Officer Lopez assisted in pulling the first dog up the canal wall. She then took the dog to dry and warm up. Fire then arrived on scene to assist. The second dog had fallen back into the water but I was quickly able to loop him. Fire and the dog owner assisted in lifting her out of the canal. Thankfully fire assisted because I couldn’t pull myself out of the canal. The family was over-joyed their dogs were safe and everyone returned home.

01/23/2023

Are you looking for a bona fide, certified, 100% lap cat? Well, we've got the cat for you - meet the most magnificent King Julien! This big bundle of orange floof is living in his own private suite at Oakland Animal Services, but he's really waiting for his forever home, nay, castle! Maybe it's with you?

To meet this 6 year old monarch, 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 during our ongoing adoption special!

tinyurl.com/OASCats

01/23/2023

We've got three super duper seniors who are spending their golden years at the shelter, which is no place for dog to live the retiree life! Can you give Delgado, Bodie, or Palmer a cushy retiree life?

Check out all their profiles here! All three of these pups are eligible for foster or adoption; links to apply for foster are in their profiles, or you can stop by to meet them during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed.

tinyurl.com/OASSeniorDogs

01/22/2023

Stop on by Oakland Animal Services today to meet all our shelter-resident adoptable dogs as well as these amazing pups visiting from their foster homes. If you've been wanting a small breed puppy, well, we've got two available, fresh from their foster homes, siblings Jack and Spud! We also have Kom, Sonja, and Dijon visiting or on call if a grown-up dog is more your speed!

Check out all our available dogs and come on by, no appointment is needed, we'll be waiting for you from noon to 3 today!

Still only $20 to adopt during our ongoing adoption special, and adoption fees for seniors age 7+ are waived!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

01/22/2023

Update: ADOPTED

Introducing Rosie & Roo! Young mama Rosie and her son Roo are looking for their new home together. Both can be a little shy at first, but are sweet kitties who we are sure will blossom in their forever home. Petite Rosie is about 2 years old, and Roo is about 2 months old. As a bonded pair, we will only adopt them together.

So stop on by Oakland Animal Services today between noon and 3 to meet Rosie & Roo and all our adoptable cats! No appointment is required, and our adoption special continues - $20 for one cat, and pairs are 2-for-1!

tinyurl.com/OASCats

01/21/2023

Lunar New Year celebrations can be a frightening time for animals, when the loud sounds of firecrackers and fireworks often sends pets scurrying out of the house or yard in search of security or shelter. Oakland Animal Services reminds all animal owners that they can save themselves and their pets a tremendous amount of heartache and anxiety by keeping the animals comfortable during Lunar New Year celebrations:

🎆Keep pets indoors and at home; they will be happier and not tempted to escape from loud sounds.
🎆If your dog is crate-trained, put him in his crate covered with a blanket to make him feel secure.
🎆Create a peaceful environment in your home: play soothing music and lower the blinds to block outside sights and sounds.
🎆Keep pets away from flames, matches and lighter fluid.
🎆Even if your pet is indoors with you, double-check yard gates and doors to prevent an escape.
🎆Make certain pets are wearing identification that includes the name and current telephone number of the owner. Confirm that your pet’s microchip information is up to date.

Anyone who loses an animal in Oakland should visit the shelter’s Found Animals webpage as well as visiting in person during open hours. The shelter is located at 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601.

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/services/lost-and-found/found-animals/

01/21/2023

We pulled up our adoptable dogs page to decide who to spotlight today, and well, the first row kind of speaks for itself because those are three of the most interesting canine faces we've seen in a long time. Chex might actually be part Gremlin. Gus looks like the picture you see in the dictionary under the phrase "hangdog face." And Berkeley, well, Berkeley looks like you've done something he's entirely displeased with and he's going to tell you he's not mad, he's just disappointed.

Anyway, check out our adoptable dogs page to see all our amazing available pups, and stop by to meet them this weekend at Oakland Animal Services, Saturday and Sunday noon to 3, no appointment needed!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Still only $20 to adopt during our ongoing adoption special, and adoption fees for seniors age 7+ are waived!

01/20/2023

Oh hai, we've got puppies newly-available for adoption! Terrier mix sibs Spud, Jack, and Ida are ready for their new homes. Are you ready for the challenge of raising up a puppy? Then meet these cuties at Oakland Animal Services today! We're open from noon to 3 today (Friday January 20) and these puppies will be on site ready to meet you!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

01/20/2023

Handsome Kristoff is looking for his Anna - maybe it's you? Like his namesake, Great Pyrenees mix Kristoff is a big, strong boy who will benefit from rewards based training to help him be the best dog he can be. Kristoff is generally independent people-oriented, though he might do okay with another independent canine roomie.

Make sure Kristoff is no longer lost in the woods - stop by to meet him at Oakland Animal Services today! We're open from noon-3 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - no appointment required.

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Still only $20 to adopt during our ongoing adoption special, and adoption fees for seniors age 7+ are waived!

01/20/2023

Our bunnies are super excited that Sunday's Lunar New Year will bring the Year of the Rabbit! As far as they're concerned, every year is the Year of the Rabbit, but they're up for celebrating anyway!

Vivian, Liv, Popcorn, and John are all long-term residents at the shelter, so you can stop by to meet them during our open adoption hours, no appointment required! We're open today (Friday) noon-3, as well as Saturday and Sunday noon-3. Bring home your very own rabbit for the Year of the Rabbit!

tinyurl.com/OASBunnies

01/19/2023

Update: ADOPTED!

When you look up Jarvis in the dictionary, you might find the following terms apply: Distinguished. Curious. Resilient. Social.

All of these words do define 8 year old Jarvis. He came into our care with extensive injuries, and thanks to veterinary care and recovery time in a loving foster home, he's ready for his forever home. Despite rough times recently, Jarvis couldn't be more loving and forgiving!

Jarvis has earned a low-risk indoor life for his golden years, so we'll need him to be an indoor only cat. If you'd like to meet gentleman Jarvis, just stop by Oakland Animal Services during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed.

tinyurl.com/OASCats

01/19/2023

We had a couple days of rest but we are back at it with extended adoption hours today, Thursday January 19 from noon to 7! If you're looking for the mostly highly experienced cuddle buddies, we've got two of them on call from their nearby foster homes to meet interested adopters. Dijon and Sonja are expert loungers looking for a comfy chair to call their own.

You can also meet all our shelter-resident adoptable dogs today, or stop by to learn more about our amazing dog fostering program.

We're at 1101 29th Avenue in Oakland - we'll be waiting!

Still only $20 to adopt during our ongoing adoption special, and adoption fees for seniors age 7+ are waived!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

01/18/2023

While we're celebrating the unparalleled success of our recent 50+ Dogs in 5 Days event, we're still looking for forever homes for these four very special dogs, who are our longest-term residents. All four are in loving foster homes, but they're ready for forever homes - maybe it's with you? And if it's not with you, how about working some of the same magic you worked with our big event and telling everyone you know about these amazing pups!

Check out these profiles of Poinsettia, Paloma, Mary Jane, and Sonja to learn more about them. Since they are in foster homes, they're available to meet by appointment.

Profiles are here. Click the link in the individual dog's profile to apply to meet your faves! tinyurl.com/OASDogs

01/18/2023

Update: adopted!

Dogs dogs dogs dogs dogs. That's all ANYONE talked about on OAS Facebook lately, and Ginu and Grammy are, frankly, ready to change the subject. How about cats cats cats cats cats? Or, to be more specific, two awesome tabby gals who are looking for their new home!

Despite her senior-sounding name, Grammy is a young adult, as is her more confident buddy Ginu. Grammy might hide under her blanket or play keepaway when you first visit her, but once she decides to pause for pets, she's an absolute purr machine. Ginu will hang out in the open and wait for attention, serving as the welcoming committee for this bonded pair.

As a bonded pair, we'll only adopt Grammy & Ginu together. Meet them at Oakland Animal Services during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed.

tinyurl.com/OASCats

01/18/2023

A Special Thank You from OAS Director, Ann Dunn

Wow, this is a very different message than the one I sent last week. At that point, when the shelter was absolutely packed, and big dogs were doubled up, I was hoping against hope that we could get 50 big dogs adopted. We needed this community to step up, and boy did that happen in a massive way.

We’ve just wrapped up our adoption event after having sent 90 big dogs home in just five days, as well as 14 small dogs, 19 cats, 3 bunnies, and 3 guinea pigs.

I can speak for the entire team at Oakland Animal Services (OAS) to say we are overwhelmed with joy at this outpouring of support!

Since I became OAS Director in early 2020, your support of Friends of Oakland Animal Services has enabled us to launch the foster program for big dogs, as well as to greatly expand our adoption program. These two changes more than any others have made it possible for OAS to decrease dog euthanasia by nearly 70%.

As dog intake has increased so dramatically in the last year, FOAS has really gone out on a financial limb to give OAS the resources we need to bring on two additional full-time people to support the foster and adoption programs. As they come on board over the next month, we’ll be able to save even more dogs.

As you can see, the partnership between OAS and FOAS is powerful! I hope you will consider donating to help make these lifesaving programs sustainable in 2023 and beyond.

On behalf of the entire OAS team, THANK YOU for all that your support makes possible!

With much gratitude,
Ann Dunn
Director, Oakland Animal Services

01/17/2023

Not only did we hit our ambitious goal of adopting out 50 Dogs in 5 Days, we almost doubled that number. Thanks to our greater Oakland community, 90 dogs have spent their last night in the shelter and are settling into cushy blankets and soft beds in their forever homes.

We didn't stop at just 90 big dogs, we also found homes for 14 small dogs (under 25 lbs), 19 cats & kittens, 3 rabbits, and 3 guinea pigs over the last 5 days. Not only did we find lots of forever homes, we had a huge number of new applications for our dog fostering program, so now we'll start to go through those and add you to our foster family!

This was a tremendous team effort and we couldn't have done it without you - the community - stepping up to help us help these animals!

01/17/2023

50 Dogs in 5 Days Final Video Update

Drum roll please ... here we have the final video update from our amazing 50+ Dogs in 5 Days event at Oakland Animal Services.

You all showed up in the rain and the wind (and even a little bit of sunshine) and gave your love to Oakland's big dogs and thanks to you, 90 of these dogs have found their new homes! That's 90 dogs who've spent their last night in a shelter and are snuggling up and getting comfy in their new homes.

01/16/2023

It's the final day of 50+ Dogs in 5 days and we've already found homes for 4 dogs! We're here till 5 pm so stop by 1101 29th Avenue in Oakland.

01/16/2023

Today is the very last day of our 50 Dogs in 50 Days adoption special. As part of this event, every dog adopted also gets one free month of training from GoodPup ! These three dogs who were adopted yesterday will get a great start with their new humans!

We want to set these dogs up for success in their new home, and positive, rewards-based training will create a great foundation! So stop on by to bring your new pup home!

Check out our website to scope out all our available dogs and pick out your favorites to meet. And, if you're not in a position to adopt, please help us to spread the word to your networks - we can't do this without the support of all of our community!
Adoption fees are waived for all dogs!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

✅Monday 1/16 noon-5

01/16/2023

Monday January 16 is the last day of our 50+ Dogs in 5 Days event. While we send all these dogs out to forever homes, we also set them up for success. Here's what you get with a dog adopted from OAS this weekend!

✅Your dog will be microchipped! Registered microchips substantially increase the chances of a fast and safe reunion if your dog goes missing. We'll give you the microchip details, all you need to do is call and have your contact information linked, then your dog can be scanned at most vets and shelters to facilitate a reunion.
✅Your new dog will be up to date on its vaccines! While we encourage adopters to establish care with a veterinarian soon, this will buy you some breathing room to find the right vet before your dog will need boosters.
✅Your dog will be spayed or neutered. Spayed and neutered dogs have lower risk for many health conditions and improved behavioral characteristics. And no risk of puppies!
✅You'll get a discount on supplies & food at Pet Food Express! This regional pet store is a big supporter of animal rescue organizations and they're ready to support you and your new family member, too!
✅You'll receive a month of free training from GoodPup! This positive reinforcement training will help you bond with your new dog and help them be the best family member they can be!
✅A lifetime of love and companionship!

All this with a waived adoption fee!

So what are you waiting for? Stop on by Oakland Animal Services today - our final day with special extended adoption hours - noon to 5 pm with no appointment required. Check out the deets on all our dogs, scope out your faves and come on down!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Address

1101 29th Avenue
Oakland, CA
94601

Fruitvale BART

General information

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Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 7pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

(510) 535-5602

Website

http://www.oaklandanimalservices.org

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Videos

Adoptable Senior Dogs

Did you hear that we're waiving adoption fees for all our seniors for the rest of the year? We want to find these mature dogs a soft place to land by Thanksgiving - maybe it's with you? Although they may be a little older, seniors still have a lot of love to give, and we want to give them their best opportunity! Check out our currently available seniors in this video, and see detailed profiles on our website (you can filter by age group to find all the senior dogs). tinyurl.com/OASDogs #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #AdoptASeniorDog #AdoptASeniorPetMonth #SeniorDogsRock #SeniorDogsMatter #SeniorDogs #HeARTsSpeak

Adoptable Pigeons at OAS!

Did you know pigeons make great pets? Many pigeons are quiet, laid back, loyal, and can be affectionate. They are one of the smartest species, can count as well as primates, and can recognize words. Pigeons are easy pets to take care of once you have everything set up. They will need an indoor cage or outdoor aviary, which will need regular cleaning. Pigeons would love out-of-cage time with you and enrichments, too. They love bird swings, something to climb on, and even love watching themselves in a mirror. If you are able to have a bonded pair, you can watch them groom each other and even kisses! OAS has over 2 dozen pigeons and we’d love to find them in foster or furever homes. We are closed today but come by Saturday and Sunday from 12-3pm and ask to meet a pigeon or two. They would love to go home with you! Pigeon adoption fee is only $10 right now. ❤️ #adoptoakland #adoptlocal #adoptlove #oakland #oaklandandloveit #supportyourlocalshelter #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #chooseadoption #pigeon #pigeonlove #pigeons #pigeonlife

Adoptable Senior Dogs in Oakland

There's 14 days left until the Thanksgiving Holiday, and we're on a mission to get all of our senior dogs Home by Thanksgiving. So not only do we have this amazing video showing our currently available dogs who are in the "mature" age group, through the rest of the year, we are WAIVING adoption fees for all dogs 7 and up! Senior dogs have fully established personalities and traits, so unlike a puppy, you know what you're getting! Many are still active and energetic, but they're also more inclined to hang out and nap with you if that's what you desire. They're all looking for a soft place to lay their heads for their golden years - maybe that's with you? Or if not with you, let all your friends know about this great opportunity to bring a wise old soul into your life! You can see the profiles for all our available dogs on our website, and you can filter by age to find the senior dogs featured in this video who are eligible for this adoption fee waiver. Note that not all dogs are at the shelter; their profile will note if they're in a foster home and you will need to meet them by appointment. Shelter resident dogs can be met during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed. [Note that we will be closed on November 11 for the Veterans day holiday] tinyurl.com/OASDogs #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs #HeartsSpeak #SeniorDogs #AdoptASeniorPet #AdoptASeniorPetMonth #AdoptASeniorDog

Adoptable dog Batgirl

Anyone who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks hasn't met adoptable senior Batgirl! Thanks to a recent donation, we have a new ball pit for our dogs to explore, and Batgirl bravely jumped right into the fun! This sweet gal is about 9 years old and is the perfect mellow, easygoing, calm companion. She's up for strolls and cuddles and all the good things in life - maybe it can be with you? Check out her profile and come by to meet her at Oakland Animal Services! https://tinyurl.com/OASBatgirl It's still only $20 to adopt a dog during our ongoing adoption special! #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #SeniorDogs #AdoptASeniorPet #AdoptASeniorDog #SeniorDogsRock

It's Sunday, which means it's our final open adoption day until Thursday! You can stop by today, October 30, between noon-3 pm with no appointment needed to meet these great pups visiting or on call from their foster homes! It's still only $20 to adopt a dog during our ongoing adoption special! tinyurl.com/OASDogs #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs

Ready for a Super Saturday of adoptions at Oakland Animal Services? Stop by between noon and 3 to meet all these awesome dogs visiting from their foster homes, as well as all of our shelter-resident adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and pigeons! It's still only $20 to adopt a dog, cat, or rabbit and $10 for a guinea pig or pigeon during our ongoing adoption special. tinyurl.com/AdoptOAS #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs

We have videos of Sonja in the wild! Sonja is a great walking buddy. Sonja and foster dad often go on walks and get in about 2-3 miles at a time. She’s great on leash albeit not a speed walker! Take a gander of this video the foster dad sent us and volume up. And yes, Sonja even made a new friend. Although she’s not likely going to make the best farm dog since she’s picky about her animal friends… although for a the right patient family and work, you never know! Sonja is a 6-year-old lovely girl (weighing 55 lbs) and ready to meet her furever family. She’s on call all this weekend! Come by during adoption hours and ask for Sonja. Or fill out an adoption form and send it in advance. More details are in the link in our bio “How to Adopt”! ❤️ #adoptoakland #adoptlocal #adoptlove #oakland #oaklandandloveit #supportyourlocalshelter #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #chooseadoption #sonja

Did you hear? It’s Sonja Day!Sonja is a sunbather and sun lover in every aspect. Her favorite thing to do is frolic in the sun, baking in Northern California’s finest. We were told by her foster dad that this velvet hippo’s primary goal in life is to lay in the sun. She’s not looking for a big yard but would love a home where she can hang in some kind of fenced-in yard so she can continue baking in the warm sun. You can find more on @sonjadog_oas ‘s Instagram page!Sonja is a chill and a relaxed girl who does well on her own for hours. No signs of separation anxiety here!Sonja is a 6-year-old lovely girl and ready to meet her furever family. She’s on call all this weekend! Come by during adoption hours and ask for Sonja. Or fill out an adoption form and send it in advance. More details are in the link in our bio “How to Adopt”!Come and take advantage of our reduced adoption fee:⭐️ $20 for cats, dogs, rabbits⭐️ $10 for guinea pigs, pigeons❤️#adoptoakland #adoptlocal #adoptlove #oakland #oaklandandloveit #supportyourlocalshelter #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #chooseadoption #sonja #sunbather #sunworshipper

Sunday is here and that means it is our final adoption hours till next Thursday! So if you've been wanting to stop by without an appointment to meet a matchmaker who will find you the perfect match, make it today! We'll be there from noon to 3. Will you? tinyurl.com/OASDogs

Kirby adoptable dog in Oakland

Meet Kirby! This awesome pocket-sized bundle of goofy energy is looking for a new foster or forever home. Maybe it's with you! He's a delightful pup at a compact 35 lbs, who loves to hang out, walk, jog, fetch, do all the things! He'd much rather do it with just his humans, but he has put up with a cat in his foster home. No other dogs, please! Check out this video of a day in the life of Kirby, and check out his profile here: tinyurl.com/OASKirby #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs

Friday? More like FriYAY! Clear your schedule and stop on by this afternoon (noon to 3, no appointment needed) to meet these amazing long-term foster dogs. Help us find the perfect forever home for Feather and Poinsettia and all our adoptable doggos! tinyurl.com/OASDogs #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs

Are you as excited as we are for another big Thursday at Oakland Animal Services? 😍We've got some great pups visiting or on call from their nearby foster homes! 😍We'll be open from noon-7 for adoptions for all our shelter-resident available animals, with no appointment needed! 😍Adoptions are still only $20 for dogs! 😍It's dog foster open house day, so if you've been curious about giving a dog a break from the shelter, stop on by to learn more! We need very short term fosters to provide coverage when our regular fosters are out of town. We need medium term and longer-term fosters, too. We'll find the right match and give you tons of support. So stop on by - we'll be waiting at 1101 29th Avenue in Oakland! tinyurl.com/OASDogs #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs

Are you ready for the weekend? We are, and we're open for adoptions today from noon to 3, with no appointment needed. These great eight dogs will be visiting or on call from their foster homes, and you can also meet all of our shelter resident dogs, cats, and rabbits. Best of all it's still only $20 to adopt, so what are you waiting for? We're waiting for YOU at 1101 29th Ave in Oakland, just 1/2 mile from Fruitvale BART. tinyurl.com/AdoptOAS #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs #AdoptThisCat #CatsRule #AdoptAShelterCat #Kittens #KittenSeason

August Adopted Dogs at Oakland Animal Services

Check out this video of just some of our happy dog adoptions from last weekend's adoption days. This could be you - make your plans now to stop by Oakland Animal Services, starting tomorrow! We're open for adoptions with no appointment needed Thursday noon-7, Friday-Sunday noon-3! We'll also be out at the Oakland Zoo on Sunday August 21 from 10-2 as part of #ClearTheShelters, with some of our adoptable dogs and kittens! ANNNND it's STILL only $20 to adopt a dog, cat, or rabbit, through August! tinyurl.com/AdoptOAS #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog #FosteringSavesLives #FosterDogs

German Shepherd Dogs at Oakland Animal Services

You say you're a German Shepherd fan? Well, have we got a fine selection of shepherds for you! As of August 5 2022, Oakland Animal Services has at least 23 German Shepherds or shepherd mixes available to adopt! ✅100% pure German Shepherds (our best guess, DNA testing not included!) ✅Shepskys (yes, they'll need a lot of brushing!) ✅Shephuahua (yep, we've got one that we think is a chihuahua mix!) ✅Shepherds and we don't know what (mutts, mongrels, whatever you call 'em, we love 'em!) ✅Ones with matching eyes (absolutely!) ✅Ones with heterochromia (we've got those too!) ✅Young ones (oh yes, plenty of those!) ✅Middle aged ones (yep!) ✅Seniors (sure do!) ✅Fluffy coats (lots of those!) ✅Smooth coats (definitely!) ✅Pointy ears (you better believe it!) ✅Floppy ears (we have them!) ✅Dark brown coats (oh yes indeed!) ✅Light golden brown (swoon!) ✅Black (goes with everything!) ✅White (will need baths after playing in the dirt!) As you can see there's no shortage of shepherds, so if you want to meet one, just stop by Oakland Animal Services during our open adoption hours: Thursdays noon-7 and Friday-Sunday noon-3, no appointment needed. (Note that some of these dogs are in foster homes and are available to meet by appointment only - details about current location are on the dog's profile here: tinyurl.com/OASDogs) #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisDog #Dogs #DogsRule #GermanShepherd #GermanShepherdDog #Shepsky #GSD #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterDog

Adoptable Kittens at Oakland Animal Services

We may not know exactly what you want in a babycat, but we almost guarantee that you can find it this weekend at Oakland Animal Services! Why are we so confident? Because we've got cats of all purr-sonalities and all stripes (and solids, and patches, too!). Tabby cats, hauspanthers, torties, gingers, tuxies, pirates, greybies, etc!). Check out just a few of our adoptable kittens in this video, and see profiles for many more on our website. Better yet, just swing on by! We're open from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for all your kitten adoption needs, at 1101 29th Avenue in Oakland. No appointment is necessary, just bring yourself and your interest in kittens! Even better still is that kitten adoptions for the month of July are only $20 for one or $20 for a pair! We firmly believe kittens do best with a buddy, so our policy is to send kittens home in pairs; solo kittens can be adopted to a home with a resident younger cat. https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/cats/ #AdoptOakland #AdoptThisCat #CatsRule #AdoptAShelterPet #AdoptAShelterCat #Kittens #KittenSeason

Adorable mid sized puppies Willow (F) and Spruce (M) are ready to meet you at Oakland Animal Services! We're open for adoptions till 3 today, no appointment needed. https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/dogs/

Have you thought about adopting a guinea pig (or two)? Now's a great time because as of this moment, we've got a whopping 18 guinea pigs available to adopt! Adoption fees for guinea pigs are currently only $10 for one (or $10/ pair if you adopt two!) There are lots of great reasons to adopt a guinea pig, here are just a few: 💛They’re Quiet One great thing about guinea pigs is that they’re usually very quiet. You don’t have to worry about your neighbors complaining about the noise! 💛They’re Apartment-Friendly Because guinea pigs are small, they often fall well within the size limits many apartment complexes have for pets. (Of course, you’ll still need to find out if your building allows cavies before adopting one.) 💛They’re Friendly Many pocket pets are very timid, but cavies can be very personable. In fact, some of them really enjoy being petted and held. Your little furball may even sleep in your lap! 💛They Can Learn Tricks Guinea pigs are quite smart. These guys can even learn some cute tricks, like turning in circles, jumping through hoops, or going into their cages when called. 💛They’re Gentle Another reason that guinea pigs are great pets is that they are usually quite docile. This is one reason they are so often chosen as children’s pets. 💛Lots Of Options Cavies come in a wide variety of colors, patterns, and coat lengths. Some even have curly fur! 💛Wheeks Guinea pigs don’t make much noise, but when they do, it’s super cute. The official (okay, not so official) term for the sounds these little guys make is the wheek. Yes, it’s as adorable as it sounds. 💛They Don’t Need Much Room Cavies do need some time out of their cages every day, but in general, they don’t need a lot of space. You may want to get a two-story cage: that way, you can double your pet’s space without taking up more of yours. 💛They Like Buddies While some pocket pets do much better living alone, cavies are quite sociable, and are

Hi, Mr. Wonderful here. Have you been searching for me? I'm young, single and ready to mingle. If you're looking for someone to pay undivided attention to you, give you full-body hugs and kisses all day long, I am your guy. I have a sensitive and soulful side so go slow on me. I mean, I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you but let's get to know each other first. But you'll just melt looking into my wide-set amber eyes and I'll give you sweet kisses. I've been told I take treats oh so nicely and will even show off my GQ-esque sits. Some also know me as a high-energy and active - I'm only about a year and a half old and would love to continue reward-based training. I love treats! I also am an excellent fetcher of balls. Maybe I'll even fetch your heart. I’m coming from foster today and so meet me, I'll be at the shelter from 12-3pm. I can't wait to show you my goofy and gentle side. ❤️ #adoptable #adoptoakland #adoptlocal #adoptlove #oakland #oaklandandloveit #supportyourlocalshelter #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #chooseadoption #oasfoster #fosteringsaveslives Music: Sunshine & Blue Skies Musician: Philip E Morris

Like a Diamond in the rough, this gem of a dog has so much to offer. She is a sweetheart once she’s comfortable and relaxed. She’s been a little overwhelmed at the shelter so we have been going slow with her. But she’s been opening up with us! And we have enjoyed getting to know this lovely lady. Diamonds are girls best friend, but this Diamond is everyone’s best friend! Diamond is a sweet and loving dog with a good balance of affectionate and independent. Loves to play and has been benefiting from playgroups. Knows sit and learning more commands with our volunteers. Great on leash, too! Diamond is a bright and sparkly rare gem! Waiting be to be discovered by the right family. Come meet Diamond tomorrow. Adoption hours are 12-3pm on Sunday. ❤️ #adoptable #adoptoakland #adoptlocal #adoptlove #oakland #oaklandandloveit #supportyourlocalshelter #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #chooseadoption Music: Sunshine & Blue Skies Musician: Philip E Morris

Looking for a hiking buddy and sweet companion? J Rock is an 8 year old cattle dog mix looking for a calm and quiet home. He’s not exactly ready for half marathon but not a couch potato, either. J Rock isn’t crazy about other dogs and asks to be the only pet at home. We know the right home is out there for J Rock. Please share and tell people about this adoptable dog. He is counting on you! ❤️ #AdoptThisDog #AdoptJRock #JRockTakeover #AdoptOakland #AdoptMe #Dogs #CattleDogs #adoptable #adoptlocal #adoptlove #oakland #oaklandandloveit #supportyourlocalshelter #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #chooseadoption #oasfoster #fosteringsaveslives

Adopt Chai

Hi! My name is Chai and I have been in a foster home for a while now. I love my foster family very much and they love me, but they will be moving at the end of the month and cannot take me with them. My foster says I am wonderful! I love people and cuddling. I enjoy food but don't steal any that's not for me. I "sit" and "stay". I love catching and then chewing tennis ball, which is a fun game for me. I am crate trained, house trained, and ride well in the car. I like quiet walks around the neighborhood and squeaky toys, too. I even enjoy watching TV! And as you can see, my absolute favorite activity is snuggling with blankets and receiving belly rubs. Can you foster me? I make an awesome WFH buddy and would prefer to be the only dog in the house. I am 3 years old and weigh 49 pounds. #adoptable #adoptoakland #adoptlocal #adoptlove #oakland #oaklandandloveit #supportyourlocalshelter #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #chooseadoption

Honeydew

Honeydew is a one of a kind cat looking for a one of a kind adopter - do you think that might be you? Check out this video that will show you just how amazing this beautiful floof is. To learn more about Honeydew and the kind of home she'll need, check out her profile. If you think you might be the right fit, apply to meet her by appointment only! https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/animal-profile/?id=53837

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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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Great work, Oakland Animal Services, getting 89 dogs adopted in 5 days!!! Best wishes to all the dogs and their new families. Thank you OAS!

Look at all of these dashing seniors! 😍

We love the way Oakland Animal Services used our Senior Pet Canva Templates and wish them nothing but the best in finding their furr-ever homes. ❤️

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I fostered this little nugget (named Hamlet) for the last week and he was adopted yesterday at Oakland Animal Services !!!! 💖🎉🎉🎉I am so proud and grateful for the amazing staff and volunteers of Oakland Animal Services and all they do for the pets & strays of the East Bay. OAS has sent over 50 dogs to their Fuuurrever homes in the past few days! 🐾Fostering saves lives yall! I am also starting a new policy that if you are a pack member and bring home a Foster dog from any rescue (for a week or more) I will give you a Free pack walk once a month (for every month you foster for a week of more, limit up to 6 free walks a year). Fostering frees up space at the shelter for other incoming pups & helps make the foster more adoptable. So here's another reason to start fostering today😍

Head on over to Oakland Animal Services (OAS) this week to adopt a big dog! Adoption hours are extended this week to help get at least 50 big dogs adopted by Monday, January 16. Adoption hours this Friday through Monday are 12pm to 5pm. Additionally, adoption fees for big dogs are waived during this special adoption event!

OAS is Oakland’s only open admission shelter, helping over 6,500 homeless, lost and injured animals annually. Overcrowding has become an epidemic for shelters across the country, and in Oakland, dog intake has been increasing. Last year, OAS took in 555 more dogs compared to the same period in 2021.

There is now an urgent need to find a home for at least 50 big dogs! Pictured here are just a few dogs (Bon Jovi - top left, Kismet - top right, and Redford - bottom left) who are available for adoption at OAS. Check out the OAS website to see all dogs available for adoption, and head on over during open adoption hours to adopt a dog today!

www.oaklandanimalservices.org

Do you live in the Oakland area and need a big ol' smooch from a big ol' pup? Consider going to Oakland Animal Services to adopt one of their big dogs.

SOS! When you see dogs on Cat Town’s social media, you KNOW it’s urgent. Our city shelter Oakland Animal Services needs your help. After a huge spike in dog intake, they have no more room for incoming dogs. Starting next week, they may need to euthanize dogs for lack of space — but they are asking for the community to step up to help!

The shelter’s goal is to get 50 big dogs adopted by this Monday, January 16. They’re extending their adoption hours this Thursday 12-7pm and Friday to Monday 12-5pm to make that happen.

YOU can help in three powerful ways:
1. Adopt a big dog — www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/dogs
2. Foster a big dog — www.oaklandanimalservices.org/how-to-help/fostering-animals/
3. Spread the news — add posts and stories from Oakland Animal Services to your feed, and talk to people you know who might be able to adopt or foster.

The shelter has already worked so hard to make as much space for incoming animals as possible, including rolling out new programs and stretching their limited resources. Because of their dedication, the euthanasia rate for shelter dogs is the lowest it’s ever been. Let’s make sure it stays that way.

Please join us in stepping up for Oakland’s dogs, and showing Oakland’s shelter some love, to meet this goal!

Oakland Animal Services needs help! Read on for more:

Can you help us find new homes for 50 dogs in 5 days? Because that’s what we need to open up room in our shelter and foster program to enable us to continue taking in the dogs that arrive in our care every single day!

Oakland Animal Services is Oakland’s only open admission shelter, helping over 6,500 homeless, lost and injured animals annually. Since 2020, OAS has undertaken a significant restructuring to save more shelter animals’ lives. By focusing on returning lost pets, increasing adoptions, expanding foster programs and supporting people in keeping their pets, OAS has decreased euthanasia for dogs by 67% and has not had to euthanize dogs for space since 2019.

Overcrowding has become an epidemic for shelters across the country, and in Oakland dog intake has been increasing over several months. In 2022, OAS took in 555 more dogs compared to the same period in 2021. There is now an urgent need to find 50 big dogs a home by Monday, January 16, 2022.

OAS is asking the community to save an animal’s life by adopting a dog. Those who want to help but cannot adopt are encouraged to foster a pet, which will help address the immediate crowding crisis.

“The changes we have made in the last three years, as well as the tremendous community support that we have received, has made it possible to achieve the lowest euthanasia rate for dogs in OAS’s history in 2022. We’re asking for people to step up in a big way to help our dogs now,” said Ann Dunn, Director of Oakland Animal Services.

We’ll be having extended adoption hours from Thursday through Monday, where you can stop by without an appointment and head home with your new dog!

Check out all our available dogs at https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/dogs/ and pick out your favorites to meet. And, if you’re not in a position to adopt, please help us to spread the word to your networks – we can’t do this without the support of all of our community!

Extended adoption hours:

Thursday 1/12 noon-7
Friday 1/13 noon-5
Saturday 1/14 noon-5
Sunday 1/15 noon-5
Monday 1/16 noon-5

Please read this entire post and then go and adopt your new family member from Oakland Animal Services ❤️🐶❤️ Please and thank you!

Oakland Animal Services is one of our amazing partners, so we want to share their special event this weekend - let's get those 50 dogs into homes!

50 dogs in 5 days! 🐶 Oakland Animal Services needs to clear their kennels to make room for more animals and this promotion is a great way to do it! 👏

Head to their facility if you’re looking to adopt OR share this post to help their animals find a home! ❤️

Big dogs need to be adopted or sheltered ASAP. If you have any availability to help big dogs please reach out to OAS

Oakland Animal Services needs your help, our shelters are full and in need of support. Please help spread the word!

Question - If someone severely neglected their dogs and had them taken away, why would they be allowed to have a dog again?

Abusers don't change. It's not fair to the animals.

We’d like to give a big thank you to all of the families who adopted pets from us during the month of December! 41 pets found new homes!

Congrats to dogs: Bob, Bart, Sophie (now Cleo), Otis, Chamomile (now Chloe), Ruda, R***r, Louie, Jazz, Penne (now Lo**ta), Amy, Bella, Warner, and Obi-wan, and a Shih Tzu who was adopted before he was named!

Congrats to cats & kittens: Mavis, Blu, Merry, Bright, Autumn, Wyatt, Nicholas, Chutney, Ralphie, Penelope, Frosty, JJ, Mia, Munchkin, Berry (now Sophia), Mistletoe, Eggnog, Kermit (now Sprinkles), Belle, Spruce, Poinsettia, an unnamed kitten, and two feral cats who found a working cat home!

Congrats to bunnies: Muffin, and Jar Jar Binks!

We would also like to share our gratitude to the following rescues and shelters who helped us save even more pets last month!

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue 18 cats/kittens, 6 dogs/pups
East Bay SPCA 13 cats/kittens, 11 dogs
Valley Humane Society 7 cats/kittens, 7 dogs
East Bay Rabbit Rescue 4 bunnies
Calpaws K9 Rescue 3 dogs
Oakland Animal Services 15 dogs
MAD Rescue 1 dog
Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue 1 dog
Gardner's Pig Pen 5 guinea pigs

We appreciate you!

With Oakland's animal shelters once again at capacity, we're helping our friends at Oakland Animal Services find homes for as many animal friends as we can, including Sammy.

Sammy didn’t get her Christmas wish of finding her forever home before the new year but she is still very hopeful and waiting patiently, as she knows the person for her is out there somewhere. Might it be you? Sammy is currently at Oakland Animal Services and would love to be in a foster or adoptive home instead!

Sammy is a sweet and mellow girl who would love to be your couch potato. She is content to spend most of her time chilling with you, or just hanging out on any comfy surface. Overall, she's an easygoing dog for a family that wants a chill, not-too-active pup.

This sweet girl doesn't get fazed by much (i.e. noise or lots of people in the home, or the vacuum cleaner). On walks she gets overwhelmed seeing other dogs so she would do best living in a quiet mellow neighborhood. She knows some basic cues already like “sit”, “down”, and “paw”.

Can you foster, or adopt, Sammy? Sammy is 10 years old and around 45 lbs. Oakland Animal Services is open for adoptions on Thursdays 12-7pm, and Fridays to Sundays 12-3pm. Check out their dog foster open house every Thursday from 12-7pm where you can drop by the shelter to learn more about fostering and if there’s a good fit, go home with a foster dog that day!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU OAS!! I am in LOVE!!😍 I adopted Mimi (previously known as Garnet) on 10/17/2022. SHE rescued ME!! She's still going through adjusting to her new environment.. but she is such a sweet baby! ... and she deserves to be spoiled rotten!!