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Oakland Animal Services

Animal shelter in Oakland, CA

As the city of Oakland’s sole open-admissions animal shelter, Oakland Animal Services’ duties are as diverse as the community we serve. Operating on the leanest of budgets, Oakland Animal Services (OAS) operates the city’s animal control unit, enforcing animal welfare and public safety laws, provides care for stray and surrendered animals, supports lost pet searches and reunions, and facilitates the placement of homeless animals via public adoptions and coordination with transfer partners near and far. The needs of the community are great, but so are the results of a job well done: the enhancement of quality of life for humans and animals alike.

Contact
Email
Address
1101 29th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
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Meet their adoptable pets

1101 29th Ave

Oakland, CA 94601

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 Oakland Animal Services

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Pringle's adoption status with email updates.
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Pringle

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Pit Bull Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Baylor's adoption status with email updates.
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Baylor

Pigeon

Female
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Paloma's adoption status with email updates.
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Paloma

Australian Cattle Dog/Siberian Husky

Female, Young
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Dior's adoption status with email updates.
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Dior

Pigeon

Female
Oakland, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Boz(bonded with Chaz)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Boz(bonded with Chaz)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Oakland, CA

Shelter FAQs

Oakland, CA
Alameda County

  • 1. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

Thank you for considering adopting a shelter pet! There are two ways to adopt:
1. Visit our shelter (1101 29th Ave) Saturday or Sunday from 12-3pm, when we are open for adoptions.
2. Use our online process as described at www.oaklandanimalservices.org Adoptions are first-come-first-served. While we try our best to get back to everyone via our online process, sometimes it takes several days or a week or two, and the pet you are interested in may get adopted during our open adoption hours.

Please note that inquires submitted through this website about this pet may not receive an immediate response due to the large volume of inquires we receive. If you are interested in adopting this pet, please submit an adoption application to be considered.

Adoption requirements:
- You must be 18 years of age or older with a valid California driver’s license or other acceptable identification
- Never have had any cruelty convictions, animal control violations or broken any adoption contracts in the past
- Agree to and sign the “Statement of Adopter” on the adoption questionnaire which includes a waiver of liability
- Pay the adoption fees and applicable licensing fees. Fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip
- All animals, including rabbits, must be spayed or neutered. If the pet you are interested in adopting is not yet spayed/neutered, a staff member will discuss next steps with you

Additional information for dog adopters:
- Other canines in the home must meet the new dog prior to adoption.
- Provide proof of home ownership or permission to have a dog from your landlord. We cannot hold the dog that you want to adopt while you try to meet this requirement.
- Agree to a home inspection if the dog is a large breed dog or dog that has been identified to need additional attention.
- Be aware of the Oakland and State Laws about dog ownership.

We do not place adoption holds on any animals.

Adoption application

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Oakland Animal Services

California Cat Rescue

Tracy, CA 95304

Rhodie's Rescue

PO Box 433,
Knightsen, CA 94548

Mini-Mutts Rescue

Corte Madera, CA 94925

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

Miniature Pinscher/Chihuahua

Male, Adult
Santa Clara, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Juno's adoption status with email updates.
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Juno

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, 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 CLAIRE's adoption status with email updates.
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CLAIRE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Hayward, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Casper's adoption status with email updates.
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Casper

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Half Moon Bay, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Lena's adoption status with email updates.
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Lena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Mipiltas, CA

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Animal Charities in Oakland, CA

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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