Injured / Sick Animals
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Dogs in Oakland (Laws/Requirements)
OWNED ANIMALS:
Oakland Animal Services does not provide veterinary care to the public. OAS will accept surrendered sick and injured animals and each animal will be evaluated for possible medical treatment or humane euthanasia.
If your own animal is sick or injured please go to List of Veterinary Clinics in Oakland to locate the nearest veterinary clinic. If you have an after hours emergency with your animal, contact Pets Emergency Treatment Service at 1048 University Ave. in Berkeley (510) 548-6684.
STRAY ANIMALS:
If you have found a stray sick or injured animal you may bring the animal to the shelter during our hours of operation. If you have found an animal after hours call the police non-emergency line at 510-777-3333. You must stay on the line to speak with a dispatcher. Stay on the line for dispatch – do not go back to Animal Control’s line.
OAS treats many sick or injured stray animals every year. For stories of some of the animals helped at OAS click on the Rescue Stories link and we also receive significant support from the Friends of the Oakland Animal Shelter to provide medical care for injured/sick animals.
