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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

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 Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BELLISSIMA's adoption status with email updates.
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BELLISSIMA

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CAPELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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CAPELLA

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BANGS's adoption status with email updates.
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BANGS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GERALT's adoption status with email updates.
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GERALT

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 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

San Francisco Animal Care & Control

1419 Bryant Street,
San Francisco, CA 94103

Napa Valley German Shepherd Rescue

1370 Trancas Street, 230,
Napa, CA 94558

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

Husky

Female, 6 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PATTY's adoption status with email updates.
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PATTY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Sonoma, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Tim (Tiny Tim)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Tim (Tiny Tim)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Pt. Richmond, CA
We'll also keep you updated on English Springer Spaniel's adoption status with email updates.
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English Springer Spaniel

English Springer Spaniel

Female, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA

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