My name is Saturn!

Posted 1 week ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Oakland Animal Services

Adoption process

Submit Application

My basic info

Breed

German Shepherd Dog

Color

Black

Age

Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

20919880-74769

My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I am at Oakland Animal Services in kennel Dog I:7

Meet Saturn, a sweet and gentle 57 lb German Shepherd mix with the most adorable, oversized ears that you can't help but fall in love with! Found abandoned in a backyard after his previous owner moved away, Saturn is understandably shy and still feeling overwhelmed by the shelter environment. But even in his nervousness, he's beginning to show his gentle nature, slowly warming up to volunteers and accepting soft pets—especially when treats are involved!

What Saturn needs now is a patient, understanding adopter who will give him the time and space to decompress and feel secure in a home of his own. With a little patience, Saturn will blossom into the amazing companion he's destined to be. He's sensitive to leashing, so it's important that his new family goes slow and gentle, allowing him to learn and get comfortable at his own pace. With medium energy, Saturn could do well with the right dog friends or as a solo dog with well-matched playdates.

If you're looking for a loyal companion and have the heart to help Saturn grow into his best self, he's ready and waiting to be by your side, showing you just how wonderful he can be!

Shelter

Oakland Animal Services

Contact info

Pet ID

20919880-74769

Contact

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Phone

(510) 535-5602

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Website

http://www.oaklandanimalservices.org

Address

1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

If you are interested in adopting this pet, please submit an application: https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

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/

Go meet their pets

Saturdays and Sundays 12-3pm at our shelter (1101 29th Ave)

More about this shelter

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.