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Get a unique portrait of your pet and raise funds for the shelter
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(Talent Not Guaranteed) Oakland Animal Services is proud to announce the kickoff of our second annual Bad Art Fundraiser! [Continue reading] about Get a unique portrait of your pet and raise funds for the shelter

Statement by Ann Dunn, OAS Director, in response to recent lawsuit
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Below is a statement from Oakland Animal Services Director, Ann Dunn, in response to a recent lawsuit filed by a former OAS employee against the City of Oakland. … [Continue reading] about Statement by Ann Dunn, OAS Director, in response to recent lawsuit

FOAS, OAS and other shelters support EBRPD draft policy on free-roaming cats
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[Quick links to letters of support from: FOAS and Shelter Directors] Things are looking up for East Bay cats! You might recall the outcry this past December when it came to light that the [Continue reading] about FOAS, OAS and other shelters support EBRPD draft policy on free-roaming cats

Friends of Oakland Animal Services receives $60K from PetSmart Charities
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Funding monthly pop-up vet clinics and providing critical care for beloved cats and dogs of unhoused Oaklanders For immediate release Contact: Lisa Franzetta, Friends of Oakland Animal Services, OAKLAND—The harsh … [Continue reading] about Friends of Oakland Animal Services receives $60K from PetSmart Charities

2020 FOAS Year in Review
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The 2020 Friends of Oakland Animal Services Year in Review is now available! … [Continue reading] about 2020 FOAS Year in Review