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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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Adoptable pets at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

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HENLEY

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Alameda, CA
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MAYA

Doberman Pinscher

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Alameda, CA
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SUNDAE

Husky

Female, 2 mos
Alameda, CA
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CHATTER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Alameda, CA
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BRADY

Australian Cattle Dog/Labrador Retriever

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Alameda, CA
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HONOLULU

Chicken

Male, Adult
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/

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Dorothy ID 48173

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Senior
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Red

Australian Cattle Dog

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Redwood City, CA
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BUBBLES

Border Collie

Female, 2 yrs
San Jose, CA
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CARLI

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 3 mos
Pleasanton, CA
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Raphael

Macaw

Male
Concord, CA
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Sophie

Jindo

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Pacifica, CA

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