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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 REDVINE's adoption status with email updates.
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REDVINE

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Longhair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 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

East Bay SPCA - Oakland

8323 Baldwin Street,
Oakland, CA 94621

Canine Hearts Rescue & Sanctuary

P.O. Box 360701,
Milpitas, CA 95036

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

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Adult
Petaluma, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Chacha's adoption status with email updates.
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Chacha

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Pinole, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Bibby's adoption status with email updates.
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Bibby

Chihuahua

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Castro Valley, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Shadow's adoption status with email updates.
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Shadow

Shar Pei/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
San Francisco, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GADGET's adoption status with email updates.
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GADGET

Mouse

Male, 9 mos
San Francisco, CA

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