Oakland’s only open admissions shelter
If you have an emergency to report such as a vicious dog or an animal in distress, please call 510.777.3333. For non-emergency assistance, call 510.535.5602 during regular business hours.
Services include:
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).