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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 CHARCOAL's adoption status with email updates.
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CHARCOAL

Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A050209's adoption status with email updates.
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A050209

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 mo
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A050212's adoption status with email updates.
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A050212

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A050210's adoption status with email updates.
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A050210

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 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

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942 Hartle Court,
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Fairy Tails

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 4 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizmo

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 5 yrs 5 mos
Sonoma, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Mousey( MC)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mousey( MC)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Vallejo, CA
We'll also keep you updated on A1351306's adoption status with email updates.
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A1351306

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BODIE's adoption status with email updates.
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BODIE

Border Collie

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Pt. Richmond, CA

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