Oakland’s only open admissions shelter
Do you see your lost pet listed? 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 lost/found pets and not pets available for adoption. Adoptable pets can be viewed on our adopt a companion page.
(For services such as bringing in stray animals, general questions, etc. For adoptions, see separate hours below.)
Mon 11-5pm
Tue 11-5pm
Wed 11-5pm
Thu 11-7pm
Fri 11-5pm
Sat 11-5pm
Sun 11-5pm
Please make an appointment by calling us at 510.535.5602 between 11am to 5pm any day of the week.
During these hours, no appointment needed for adoptions. See adoption process here.
Thu 12-7pm
Fri 12-3pm
Sat 12-3pm
Sun 12-3pm
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).
Quick links to: Adoptions, Lost and Found Pets, Dog Licensing
Jan 1 & 17, Feb 21,
May 30, Jul 4, Sep 5 & 9,
Nov 11, 24 & 25, Dec 25