Oakland’s only open admissions shelter
The animals pictured below came to us because they were straying in Oakland. Do you see your lost pet here? If so, please call us right away. Bring the items listed on our page on how to redeem your pet.
Be sure to also take a look at resources on our lost pets page.
Please note that the animals on this page are are lost/found pets and not pets available for adoption. Adoptable pets can be viewed on our adopt a companion page.
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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 Saturdays 12-3pm and Sundays 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 11, 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).