To report an aggressive, abused, sick, injured or neglected animal please call the Oakland Police Department Dispatch at 510-777-3333. To report animal bites, barking, or deceased animals call 510-535-4884. Examples of abuse/neglect:
- Purposefully hurting an animal
- Not providing adequate food and/or regular access to fresh water
- Not providing shelter from the elements (including heat, cold and rain)
- Keeping a dog chained or tethered for over three hours
- Keeping an animal confined without room to exercise