Archives for 2023

By making a monthly gift to Friends of Oakland Animal Services, you are helping individual animals right here in Oakland, each and every day. But more than that, by pledging your monthly support, you are joining FOAS in our longterm, visionary commitment to transforming the way we provide care for animals in need. We believe every animal deserves care, dignity, and love. Please join us in … [Read more...] about Become a monthly donor!

DOUBLE your impact for Oakland's neediest animals thanks to generous animal lovers who are providing a $75,000 match through the end of December! Oakland Animal Services set a new record this year, taking in over 7,000 animals while maintaining a live-release rate of over 90%. As intake continues to rise, Oakland’s animals need your support now more than ever. Your gift funds … [Read more...] about Double your impact for Oakland’s neediest animals!

In need of holiday gifts? Shop the Friends of Oakland Animals online stores and support Oakland's animals! All proceeds from our Threadless and Zazzle shops help to fund the life-saving programs at Oakland Animal Services! Shop FOAS Threadless Shop FOAS Zazzle     … [Read more...] about Need holiday gifts? Shop FOAS and support Oakland’s animals!

By donating this month, you can make TWICE the impact for Oakland's neediest animals thanks to a generous donor who is providing a $50,000 Giving Tuesday match. Your Giving Tuesday donation will support life-saving programs at the shelter to ensure each animal receives the care they deserve to get a chance to find a home, health, and happiness. Oakland Animal Services is Oakland's only … [Read more...] about Double your impact on Giving Tuesday!

It's baaaaack!! Our most popular FUNdraiser is back for the fourth year in a row! It's that time of year when we gather marginally talented artists to create bad portraits of your four-legged companions. Since 2020, we've brought you over 1,600 *ahem* unique portraits of your pets! If you missed out, now's your chance. Or perhaps, you need to add to your collection of bad art. Whatever your … [Read more...] about Bigger and Badder: Bad Art 4 is Here!

When cat foster, Jessica Ashooh, received a phone call from OAS last year about a cat who had been hit by a car and needed his leg amputated, she jumped at the chance to foster Petey and nurse him back to health! After being adopted, Petey is now permanently part of Jessica's family -- and boy is he living the high life.  Jessica was recently on Jeopardy! and has graciously donated … [Read more...] about Meet Jessica & Petey, the Mighty Cat

Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and fundraising in honor of Oakland’s animals. WHEN: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 from 6:30 to 9 pm. Registration and cocktail hour start at 5:30 pm. WANT TO ATTEND? REGISTER HERE CAN'T MAKE IT BUT STILL WANT TO SUPPORT? DONATE HERE WHERE: the beautiful Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland - link to map … [Read more...] about FOAS’s First Annual Fundraising Gala: PawParazzi at the Pet Gala

Come join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and fundraising in honor of Oakland's animals. This fabulous event will be hosted at the beautiful Scottish Rite Center in Oakland, and we'll be offering you delicious local cuisine and cocktails. WHEN: Saturday, April 8th, 2023 from 6 to 9 pm (reception starts at 5 pm). Mark your calendars! Official invite and details … [Read more...] about First Annual FOAS Gala — Mark Your Calendars!