Oakland Animal Services

Oakland Animal Services Oakland Animal Services is Oakland's only open admissions animal shelter.
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Open for adoptions with no appointment needed:
Thursday 12-7 pm
Friday-Sunday 12-3 pm

Open for all other services:
Thursday 11 am-7 pm
Friday-Monday 11 am-5 pm
CLOSED Tuesday-Wednesday

Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is Oakland's only open admissions shelter, and takes in about 6,000 animals annually. Friends of OAS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the agency by raising funds to pro

vide medical care, lab work, enrichment and beds for the shelter's animals. Friends of OAS also funds the foster program, adoptions program, facility improvements, animal transports, and staff training. https://friendsofoas.org/

In 2020, OAS joined the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) coalition as a Tier 1 pilot shelter. HASS promotes community collaboration to reimagine the role of animal services, transforming the sheltering system through innovative programs and services. OAS participates in the Home-to-Home program to help find new homes for animals without requiring a stay at the shelter: https://oas.home-home.org/

Sleek, black, 2-year-old Snowball might greet you with a brief grumble before remembering that visitors mean good things...
10/30/2025

Sleek, black, 2-year-old Snowball might greet you with a brief grumble before remembering that visitors mean good things – then it’s all purrs and enthusiasm!

This affectionate boy throws himself into receiving attention, rolling around for pets and kneading blankets with professional dedication. Food is another passion, particularly anything he can attack with vigor, and he appreciates company during meals.

Snowball is ready for someone who appreciates that genuine affection sometimes comes with quirky sound effects and wholehearted devotion. If that sounds like you, stop by to meet him Thursday from noon to 6:30 p.m. or Friday through Sunday from 12-3!

Thank you to all of the adopters who chose to adopt a pet from OAS. Congrats to all of the families formed in recent wee...
10/28/2025

Thank you to all of the adopters who chose to adopt a pet from OAS. Congrats to all of the families formed in recent weeks!

Your choice to adopt means that pets from your community , open-door shelter now have homes.

Please join us in wishing happy tails to:

⭐️Lavender
⭐️Canyon
⭐️Kuma
⭐️Everest
⭐️Rocko
⭐️Aspen
⭐️Tonka
⭐️Melody
⭐️Jojo
⭐️Spark Plug
⭐️Bachelorette
⭐️Katie
⭐️Valerie
⭐️Raya

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Help a dog (or cat, rabbit, guinea pig, or pigeon) in need of a home by adopting a pet!

Click the link in our bio to learn more about fostering and adopting.



5 reasons to stop by OAS this week: New arrivals edition!😺Snowball – The “tough guy” cat who melts for head scratches an...
10/28/2025

5 reasons to stop by OAS this week: New arrivals edition!

😺Snowball – The “tough guy” cat who melts for head scratches and belly rubs.
🐶Yosemite – A playful Malinois mix with joyful zoomies and a soft spot for cuddles.
🐰Tuna – The tiny tan bunny with huge charm and an even bigger snack agenda.
🐶Bigfoot – A gentle, blocky giant who loves soft pets.
🐶Chickadee – A shy little pittie who blossoms into the sweetest cuddlebug.

⏰Adoption Hours: Thu 12–6:30 PM | Fri–Sun 12–3 PM
📍Oakland Animal Services • 1101 29th Ave, Oakland

Did you know? OAS has 17(!) domestic pigeons available for adoption. Pigeons are social and intelligent pets, and can li...
10/27/2025

Did you know? OAS has 17(!) domestic pigeons available for adoption. Pigeons are social and intelligent pets, and can live safely in a secure aviary indoors or outdoors.

If you love birds, the soft cooing of a pair (or more) of pigeons, and prepared to bond closely to them, check out our website and come visit during Adoption Hours!

⭐️Thursday 12-6:30pm
⭐️Friday-Sunday 12-3pm

Our current adoption promotions are:

⭐️ $20 for cats, dogs, rabbits
⭐️ $10 for guinea pigs, pigeons

And bonded pairs of rabbits, guinea pigs and pigeons are 2-for-1!

Meet Chicken Little, a 4-month-old tuxedo kitten with one eye and a tiny black goatee that adds a dash of pirate charm! ...
10/26/2025

Meet Chicken Little, a 4-month-old tuxedo kitten with one eye and a tiny black goatee that adds a dash of pirate charm! 🏴‍☠️

Soft, sweet, and irresistibly cuddly, he’s a docile little guy who purrs and purrs when petted. Chicken Little has a gentle soul—he lowers himself shyly when new people approach, but his playful side shines through once he feels safe. He would thrive in a calm, loving home with a confident young kitty buddy to help show him the ropes.

With a little love and patience, this sweet boy is sure to blossom into a loyal and loving companion. Stop by to meet him Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.!

Meet Johnny & Sid, your very own pint-sized punk rock duo!These 4-month-old brothers survived their early gigs and are r...
10/25/2025

Meet Johnny & Sid, your very own pint-sized punk rock duo!

These 4-month-old brothers survived their early gigs and are ready to headline in a forever home with an adopter who can appreciate their unfiltered personalities and a little feline angst.

Johnny (orange/white) is the frontman—often purring, soaking up attention, and turning playtime into a full-blown stage show. Sid (black/white) is like the moody bass player. He loves to play, but he’s still figuring out the whole “fan interaction” thing—sometimes darting offstage when it all feels like too much. With the right vibe (and some patience), he’ll accept affection on his own terms, which makes earning his trust all the more rewarding.

Together, they’re a two-cat punk band: raw and unfiltered, hilarious, and guaranteed to entertain. They need a patient fan (er, adopter) willing to continue their socialization tour and help them grow into the legendary cats they’re destined to be. Like a 21-and-over show, these kittens should go to a home without young children or dogs.

Sid & Johnny are making live appearances at OAS Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.—don’t miss them!

Your weekly Babycat Bulletin here, with all the mews that are fit to print!We have a wealthy of wee ones who just gradua...
10/24/2025

Your weekly Babycat Bulletin here, with all the mews that are fit to print!

We have a wealthy of wee ones who just graduated from foster and are hoping to find loving homes this weekend. Stop by to meet them Friday through Sunday from noon to 3 p.m.—and take home one kitten or a pair* for just $20!

* Kittens do best with a buddy, so those 6 months or younger must be adopted with a littermate. Singletons and kittens in odd-numbered litters can be adopted to a home with a young resident cat.

Have you ever just wanted to melt when looking into a pair of soulful, soft brown eyes? We have— with Cheeba. Cheeba is ...
10/24/2025

Have you ever just wanted to melt when looking into a pair of soulful, soft brown eyes? We have— with Cheeba. Cheeba is a shy little lady, a kind of low riding 50lbs, who would love for you to read poetry to her while lounging in a sunny garden.

Shelter life can be tough for a sensitive artiste like Cheeba, so we’d love for her to find a quiet home with someone who understands her. She’s estimated to be about 2-3 years old.

Come by during our open adoption hours:

⭐️Thursday 12-6:30pm and Friday-Sunday 12-3pm

⭐️ Waived adoption fee for seniors 7 years +
⭐️ $20 for cats, dogs, rabbits
⭐️ $10 for guinea pigs, pigeons


Address

1101 29th Avenue
Oakland, CA
94601

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+15105355602

Website

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/links/

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Oakland’s Only Open Admission Shelter

Oakland Animal Services (OAS) is the City's open door shelter. The agency provides animal control services as well as animal adoptions, redemptions, surrenders, licensing, etc. OAS handles around 6,000 stray, surrendered, abused, and neglected animals per year. Friends of OAS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the agency by raising funds to provide medical care, lab work, enrichment and beds for the shelter's animals. Friends of OAS also funds the volunteer program, facility improvements, animal transports, and staff training.