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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

FOAS Board of Directors addresses Board of Regional Parks regarding cat shootings
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We want to share this letter from the Board of Directors of the Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) to the Board of the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) regarding the [Continue reading] about FOAS Board of Directors addresses Board of Regional Parks regarding cat shootings