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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
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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

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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 RYE's adoption status with email updates.
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RYE

Domestic Shorthair

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

Siamese

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

Other/Unknown

Male, 5 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DERBY's adoption status with email updates.
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DERBY

German Shepherd Dog/Boxer

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SALLY's adoption status with email updates.
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SALLY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on EGGNOG's adoption status with email updates.
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EGGNOG

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TURDUCKIN's adoption status with email updates.
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TURDUCKIN

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on TOFURKEY's adoption status with email updates.
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TOFURKEY

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
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

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Red's Bully Rescue

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We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior
Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ambrosia's adoption status with email updates.
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Ambrosia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
San Pablo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Ro's adoption status with email updates.
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Ro

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Clover's adoption status with email updates.
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Clover

Domestic Longhair

Female, Adult
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Zayden's adoption status with email updates.
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Zayden

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Tracy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Senior
Oakland, CA

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