Portrait requests are open from August 24 through September 7! Friends of Oakland Animal Services' Bad Art fundraiser is back! This delightfully quirky annual tradition is rallying hundreds of volunteers to turn your pet photos into one-of-a-kind artwork, all to raise funds for the lifesaving programs at Oakland Animal Services. This year, over 800 volunteer artists ranging … [Read more...] about 2026 Bad Art Is Back! Only through Sept 7th
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FOAS is 20 years old!
On September 28, Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) celebrated 20 years of saving animals with a party attended by over 150 guests and supporters. The event was hosted at the Lake Chalet overlooking Lake Merritt and featured a silent auction that included vacation stays in Hawaii, Lake Tahoe, Costa Rica, and Bear Valley in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Other popular items came from Oakland … [Read more...] about FOAS is 20 years old!
Introducing FOAS’ Monthly Donor Club: Animal Allies
Help us celebrate the launch of Friends of Oakland Animal Services' Animal Allies, a special club exclusively for monthly donors. Sign up today! As a member, you will receive special communications, behind-the-scenes looks, as well as fun opportunities to meet with the FOAS team and connect with other club members. Stand up for Oakland’s animals year-round by providing … [Read more...] about Introducing FOAS’ Monthly Donor Club: Animal Allies
Shop FOAS stores and support Oakland’s animals!
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 Shopify Shop FOAS Zazzle … [Read more...] about Shop FOAS stores and support Oakland’s animals!