Oakland’s only open admissions shelter
Adoptable: Dogs | Cats | Rabbits | Other Animals
How to adopt a dog from OAS | Sponsor a dog
To adopt, come on by during our open adoption hours on Thursdays 5-7pm and Saturdays 12-3pm, no appointment needed. Alternatively you may submit a completed adoption questionnaire via email. Note that dogs marked as “fostered” are generally not at the shelter and will require emailing in your adoption questionnaire. Learn more here.
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In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, OAS is open by appointment only.
To make an appointment, call us at (510) 535-5602 between 11am to 4pm any day of the week.
For adoptions, we are open for walk-ins Thursdays 5-7pm and Saturdays 12-3pm (no appointment needed). More info here.
Quick links to: Adoptions, Lost and Found Pets, Dog Licensing
2021 HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Jan 1 & 18, Feb 12 & 15
May 31, Sep 6 & 9
Nov 9, 25 & 26, Dec 24 & 25
1101 29th Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94601
Fax: 510.535.5601
Phone: 510.535.5602
Relay Service 711
For Urgent Service:
Call the Oakland Police
Non-Emergency Dispatch Line:
510.777.3333
In cases of emergency, call 911 (land line) or 510-777-3211 (cell phone).