Adopt

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Alameda, CA

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that shelters and cares for the lost and abandoned companion animals of Alameda, California. It reunites lost pets with their owners, finds new homes for the homeless, and attempts to prevent animal cruelty through education and community programs. In addition, FAAS offers programs designed to prevent pets from entering the shelter, including a Pet Food Pantry, low-cost spay/neuter services through Vets In Vans, the Skyla Fund to help pay veterinary bills, the Sasha Fund for canine training, and on-staff social services counseling.

Contact Carla Thornton
Address
1590 Fortmann Way
Alameda, CA 94501
Address Map

Meet their adoptable pets

1590 Fortmann Way

Alameda, CA 94501

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on ALCHEMY's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of ALCHEMY

ALCHEMY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BANDIT's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of BANDIT

BANDIT

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SMOKY's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of SMOKY

SMOKY

Maine Coon

Male, 9 yrs 6 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on HARLIQUIN's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of HARLIQUIN

HARLIQUIN

Husky

Female, 10 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CLEO's adoption status with email updates.
new badge
Photo of CLEO

CLEO

Chihuahua

Female, 9 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on RYE's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of RYE

RYE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs 4 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BLAZE's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of BLAZE

BLAZE

Siamese

Male, 6 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on LIONEL's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of LIONEL

LIONEL

Other/Unknown

Male, 5 yrs
Alameda, CA

Shelter FAQs

City of Alameda, California

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The first few steps might occur in different orders; for instance, potential adopters might visit the shelter before filling out an application.

Adoption application

https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Better World Rescue

Tracy, CA 95304

Forsaken Cats Rescue

P.O. Box 5163,
Pleasanton, CA 94566

We'll also keep you updated on Magnolia's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Magnolia

Magnolia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Pleasanton, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Alma's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Alma

Alma

Dove

Female Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Spice's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
Photo of Spice

Spice

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Raspberry's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Raspberry

Raspberry

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Maya's adoption status with email updates.
long timer badge
Photo of Maya

Maya

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie and Chocolate's adoption status with email updates.
Photo of Cookie and Chocolate

Cookie and Chocolate

Siamese

Male, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA

Search for a dog or cat

  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus, OH
  • Columbus Grove, OH
  • Columbus Grv, OH

Sorry, we can’t find that location! Please try again.

Animal Charities in Alameda, CA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

Learn more

Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

Learn more

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

Learn more