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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 OS GWEN's adoption status with email updates.
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OS GWEN

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on OS BENTLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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OS BENTLEY

Tibetan Spaniel

Male, 14 yrs 3 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ZERO's adoption status with email updates.
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ZERO

Poodle (Miniature)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PUMPKIN PIE's adoption status with email updates.
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PUMPKIN PIE

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PARSLEY's adoption status with email updates.
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PARSLEY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 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

California Pit Bull Rescue

Richmond, CA 94803

Bull Terrier Rescue Inc.

1241 27th Avenue,
San Francisco, CA 94122

Coastal Mutts

Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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

Pigeon

Male, Adult
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Cinnamon's adoption status with email updates.
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Cinnamon

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
San Pablo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Morden 05-4315's adoption status with email updates.
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Morden 05-4315

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Fremont, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Glimmer's adoption status with email updates.
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Glimmer

Mixed Breed (Large)

Female, Adult
Palo Alto, CA
We'll also keep you updated on FANTASY's adoption status with email updates.
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FANTASY

Great Pyrenees/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mabel's adoption status with email updates.
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Mabel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Pleasanton, CA

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