We'll be participating in this year's Clear the Shelters event! Adoption fees will be waived! Visit the shelter on Thursday, July 21, from 4-7 PM and Friday, July 22 from 2-4 PM  and get pre-approved to adopt on Saturday during Clear the Shelters so you can go to the front of the line! *Standard adoption requirements will […]

Back by popular demand...it's the summer Pit Crew walks! This is an opportunity to stretch your legs around beautiful Lake Merritt while walking one of Oakland's most eligible Pitbulls available for foster or adoption! We will meet Sunday July 31 at 10:00 am at the Pergola (by El Embarcadero the piece of the Lake near […]

Come meet some of our smaller adoptable dogs at the Pet Food Express Rockridge location.

Join us for a frolicking moonlit festival supporting cats in need! Festivities will include: Cat-themed costume contest Cat video showcase Music and dancing Oakland bee + wine + food ...a meowing contest and more "feline" fun for humans!

Come by our shelter on Sunday, October 30 from 12-2pm to meet our rabbits who are looking for forever homes! Our rabbit volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions about rabbit ownership. Adoption fees for rabbits will be waived but adopters must meet our adoption requirements. Won't you stop by to find […]

On Saturday, March 18, Bissell Pet Foundation (BPF) will sponsor all adoption fees! This will be a great day for rescued pets and will be a huge opportunity to build awareness for Oakland Animal Services.  The standard adoption process and screening will still apply. Each adopter during Empty the Shelters will receive a BPF leash (for dogs) or […]

Interested in becoming a foster for underage kittens? Attend this orientation to learn how to become an approved foster for Oakland Animal Shelter!