There are many ways to help the animals of Oakland, from volunteering, to donating to the Friends of Oakland Animal Shelter, to purchasing much needed items from our wish list.
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Oakland’s only open admissions shelter
There are many ways to help the animals of Oakland, from volunteering, to donating to the Friends of Oakland Animal Shelter, to purchasing much needed items from our wish list.
For services such as bringing in stray animals, general questions, etc. For adoptions, see separate hours below.
Mon 11-5pm
Tue 11-5pm
Wed 11-5pm
Thu 11-7pm
Fri 11-5pm
Sat 11-5pm
Sun 11-5pm
See adoption process here.
Thu 12-7pm
Fri 12-3pm
Sat 12-3pm
Sun 12-3pm
Proud recipient of funding from Maddie’s Fund® #ThanksToMaddie
1101 29th Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94601
Fax: 510.535.5601
Phone: 510.535.5602
Relay Service 711
For Urgent Service:
Call the Oakland Police
Non-Emergency Dispatch Line:
510.777.3333
In cases of emergency, call 911 (land line) or 510-777-3211 (cell phone).
Quick links to: Adoptions, Lost and Found Pets, Dog Licensing
Jan 1 & 15, Feb 19, Apr 1, May 27, June 19,
Jul 4, Sep 2 & 9, Nov 11, Nov 28 & 29, Dec 25