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Oakland Animal Services open hours to change in New Year
Beginning the week of January 6, 2025, Oakland Animal Services will be closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This is due to the City’s contingency budget which went into effect in October 2024. Some key OAS positions were frozen, … [Continue reading] about Oakland Animal Services open hours to change in New Year
Leadership update for Oakland Animal Services
The Oakland City Administrator’s Office has announced that Deputy City Administrator Joe DeVries will be the shelter's new director. Additionally, the city has made a commitment to strengthen their relationship with the [Continue reading] about Leadership update for Oakland Animal Services
Give TODAY to DOUBLE your donation!
Help MORE Animals Like Dobby Make a lasting impact on Oakland’s animals this month as your donation will be [Continue reading] about Give TODAY to DOUBLE your donation!
Bissell Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters is back!
Oakland Animal Services will be participating in the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope Event from December 1 through December 17! Join us and meet your new fur-ever family member with waived adoption fees! … [Continue reading] about Bissell Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters is back!
Important Notice on Cat Intake
Oakland Animal Services is currently not taking owners surrendered cats or healthy stray cats/kittens until further notice. Intake is limited to kittens under 2 months or sick or injured adult cats only. This is for the following reasons:
