The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is hiring for a position that combines two half-time roles. The Transfer Coordinator facilitates transfers from Oakland Animal Services (OAS), the city’s only open-admission shelter, to nonprofit adoption partners and other outside agencies. This person will oversee the OAS transfer program to include cultivating relations with partner shelters, … [Read more...] about Seeking Dog Foster Coordinator / Animal Transfer Coordinator
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Share your Love Story — and help win $100,000 for OAS!
From longer walks to cozier naps and all the magical moments in between, we know that pets change our lives for the better. Share how the love of your adopted OAS pet has changed your life to help give Oakland Animal Services the chance at a $100,000 grant award from Petco Love and BOBS from Skechers. Submit your story by Sept. 20, 10:00 am (PDT) at petcolove.org/lovestory. Winning Love Stories … [Read more...] about Share your Love Story — and help win $100,000 for OAS!
Second annual “bad art” fundraiser brings in over $17K for FOAS!
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) held their second annual bad art fundraiser and raised over $17K for the animals of Oakland! Talent was not guaranteed for these pet portraits but there was plenty of creativity and fun. FOAS received over 400 requests for portraits, some from as far as New York and the UK, with over 70 artists volunteering their time and talent, or lack thereof … [Read more...] about Second annual “bad art” fundraiser brings in over $17K for FOAS!
Get a unique portrait of your pet and raise funds for the shelter
(Talent Not Guaranteed) Oakland Animal Services is proud to announce the kickoff of our second annual Bad Art Fundraiser! Details below. After spending a pandemic year at home with our pets in Zoom meetings, we decided a second annual Bad Art fundraiser was necessary -- some of us may even give our pets crayons and paper to make the art! Seriously, we are not guaranteeing good or even mediocre … [Read more...] about Get a unique portrait of your pet and raise funds for the shelter
FOAS, OAS and other shelters support EBRPD draft policy on free-roaming cats
[Quick links to letters of support from: FOAS and Shelter Directors] Things are looking up for East Bay cats! You might recall the outcry this past December when it came to light that the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) was routinely shooting cats living in the parks, many presumably abandoned there by their owners. Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS), along with a coalition of the … [Read more...] about FOAS, OAS and other shelters support EBRPD draft policy on free-roaming cats
Oakland Animal Services seeks work for displaced ferals.
Oakland Cats on Patrol: a new program putting feral cats to work. Learn more! … [Read more...] about Oakland Animal Services seeks work for displaced ferals.
Friends of Oakland Animal Services receives $60K from PetSmart Charities
Funding monthly pop-up vet clinics and providing critical care for beloved cats and dogs of unhoused Oaklanders For immediate release Contact: Lisa Franzetta, Friends of Oakland Animal Services, [email-obfuscate email="lisa@oaklandsanimals.org"] OAKLAND—The harsh winter weather and the dangers of COVID-19 are making the challenges of homelessness in Oakland even more dire—but thanks … [Read more...] about Friends of Oakland Animal Services receives $60K from PetSmart Charities
2020 FOAS Year in Review
The 2020 Friends of Oakland Animal Services Year in Review is now available! … [Read more...] about 2020 FOAS Year in Review
FOAS Board of Directors addresses Board of Regional Parks regarding cat shootings
We want to share this letter from the Board of Directors of the Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) to the Board of the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) regarding the recent shooting of cats at Shoreline Park. Upon learning of the incident, Oakland Animal Services (OAS), along with sister municipal shelters in the cities bordering EBRPD, requested that EBRPD allow the shelters, or … [Read more...] about FOAS Board of Directors addresses Board of Regional Parks regarding cat shootings
Unleash your generosity this holiday season
Support Oakland Spay/Neuter for Giving Tuesday 2020! … [Read more...] about Unleash your generosity this holiday season
FOAS is hiring an Outcome Team Associate
Are you a team player who enjoys working with animals and people? The Friends of Oakland Animal Services is adding to their team! FOAS is looking for an Outcome Team Associate to help facilitate adoptions of animals from Oakland Animal Services, provide support to the rabbit foster program, and provide support to members of the Outcome Team. Deadline to apply is Friday, November 13. Click for … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring an Outcome Team Associate
FOAS is hiring a Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator
The Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator is a key role in the day-to-day operations of Friends of Oakland Animal Services' (FOAS) free spay/neuter program. You'll be our main point of contact with Oakland residents wishing to participate in the program, ensuring that appointment and voucher requests are handled promptly, keeping detailed records in our database, and being on-site to oversee our monthly … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring a Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator
Spend quality time with your dog and raise money for OAS!
Rescue Run Club's 3030 Challenge is a virtual event taking place during months with 30 days. Participate in the month of September to benefit FOAS! Run or walk 30 miles in 30 days with a dog. Take your dog. Take your own dog, borrow a friend's or neighbor's dog, volunteer to walk a shelter dog... any combination can be used to complete the 3030 Challenge! Complete the mileage on your own … [Read more...] about Spend quality time with your dog and raise money for OAS!
Is your cat Ms. March? Is your dog Mr. May?
We want to hear about YOUR very special "Happy Tails!" The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) 2021 calendar will feature the pictures of adopted animals, along with a story about what makes them happy. Enter your favorite photo of your pet to win one of 12 coveted spots in the 2021 Calendar. The top vote earner will be on the cover of the calendar and will also be featured on one month, … [Read more...] about Is your cat Ms. March? Is your dog Mr. May?
Make your holiday wishes come true!
Has your adopted pet changed your life? YOU can help Oakland Animal Services earn $100,000 this holiday season! Share your story, help make our holiday wishes come true! The Petco Foundation, together with BOBS from Skechers, want to know all the ways, big and small, that your adopted pet has changed your life for the better. Winning stories will receive up to a $100,000 Holiday Wishes grant … [Read more...] about Make your holiday wishes come true!
Support Jessie’s Virtual Kitten Shower and make a wish come true!!!
We’d like to introduce you to Jessie, a very special OAS volunteer and kitten whisperer. You can support Jessie here. Though Jessie is “just” a teenager, she has already changed countless lives through her foster and volunteer work for OAS. Since May 2019, with support from her family, Jessie has been fostering homeless OAS kittens. As a young shelter volunteer, she started out doing non-animal … [Read more...] about Support Jessie’s Virtual Kitten Shower and make a wish come true!!!
FOAS job opportunity!
Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is hiring for two positions operating out of Oakland Animal Services: Foster Coordinator (primarily for kittens and cats) and Feral Cat Coordinator. These are both half-time (20 hour/week) positions. Depending on experience and availability of interested candidates, FOAS is open to hiring one full-time staff person to fill both roles. Please note there is … [Read more...] about FOAS job opportunity!
Empty the Shelters July 10-12
Oakland Animal Services will be participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters campaign from July 10 to 12, 2020. Adoption fees for pets adopted during these three days will be $25 (excluding any applicable dog licensing fees). We are also offering a special adoption fee of $30 for two kittens. All adopters will be required to complete a short survey from the Bissell Pet … [Read more...] about Empty the Shelters July 10-12
Morcom Rose Garden Temporarily Closed to Protect Wild Turkeys
July 28, 2020: Fourth Update to Temporary Closure of Morcom Rose Garden On June 18, 2020, consistent with the Oakland Animal Service’s original request and community-led outreach, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the agency charged with regulating wildlife in the state, approved the relocation of the male turkey from the Morcom Rose Garden. In July 2020, CDFW staff … [Read more...] about Morcom Rose Garden Temporarily Closed to Protect Wild Turkeys
Donate to support our shelter’s foster and emergency relief efforts!
Friends of Oakland Animal Services supporters have shown what the power of community is all about. Thanks to YOU, we have raised $15,000 to support our shelter's sweeping foster and emergency relief measures during this unprecented time. Because of your show of support, we have committed to raising an additional $5,000 for Oakland Animal Services--and today, there is a matching gift opportunity … [Read more...] about Donate to support our shelter’s foster and emergency relief efforts!
Find kittens?
Find kittens? What to do and not do. Learn more. … [Read more...] about Find kittens?
Help FOAS Raise $15K for the COVID-19 Relief Fund
We are blown away by the power of this community. In less than 24 hours, YOU helped Friends of Oakland Animal Services raise more than $10,000 to support our unprecedented foster-care initiative and COVID-19 crisis relief work. Now, can you help us spread the word? Due to the ongoing nature of this crisis, and to the unique role that OAS is playing with City and County agencies to provide … [Read more...] about Help FOAS Raise $15K for the COVID-19 Relief Fund
“Unique” pet portraits fundraiser a success!
The recent Friends of Oakland Animal Services fundraiser that did not guarantee talent for pet portraits was a huge success, bringing in 350+ requests for portraits. Over 40 volunteer artists gave their time, creativity, and talent (or lack thereof) to the endeavor. Thank you to all the artists who contributed, the volunteers who coordinated the efforts, and to all the donors for their … [Read more...] about “Unique” pet portraits fundraiser a success!
Alameda and Contra Costa County Animal Shelters are asking for the Community’s Help
PRESS RELEASE Public Animal Shelters in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties fear companion animals will be left without continued care if unprepared residents fall ill and need hospitalization Alameda and Contra Costa Animal Shelters have united to ask the community to please make a plan for their beloved companion animals. With a COVID-19 peak expected in the San Francisco Bay Area, hospitals and … [Read more...] about Alameda and Contra Costa County Animal Shelters are asking for the Community’s Help
Operations during the shelter-in-place mandate are limited
In response to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place declaration, OAS will continue to provide key services to our community. To prevent the spread of the virus, we are open to the public by appointment only. Between the hours of 11 am to 4 pm every day, we can be reached at (510) 535-5602. We will assess your situation to offer help when possible. All animals who are available for adoption have been … [Read more...] about Operations during the shelter-in-place mandate are limited
URGENT: FOSTERS NEEDED!
UPDATE, March 16, 5PM: THANK YOU OAKLAND FOR ANSWERING THE CALL - WE ARE ALL SET WITH FOSTERS! URGENT CALL FOR FOSTERS: As we will need to severely reduce our services due to the new shelter in place requirement, if you can take in an Oakland Animal Services animal (dog, cat, or rabbit) for two weeks (possibly longer) please stop by Oakland Animal Services between 3 and 6 p.m. today (Monday … [Read more...] about URGENT: FOSTERS NEEDED!
Get a “unique” pet portrait and raise funds for shelter animals!
(Talent Not Guaranteed) UPDATE March 16: Submissions are now closed. There are some incredible artists among the amazing volunteers who make the day-to-day operations of OAS possible. And there are many more who, let's face it, should probably keep their day jobs. This erratic team has joined forces for a fabulous new fundraiser for the Friends of Oakland Animal Services. For a donation of just … [Read more...] about Get a “unique” pet portrait and raise funds for shelter animals!
FOAS is hiring an Interim Executive Director
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is looking to hire an interim Executive Director, the key management position of FOAS. Reporting to the Board of Directors the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the organization. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administrative, programmatic and financial functions of the … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring an Interim Executive Director
FOAS is hiring a Cat Programs Associate
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services is hiring an associate to support programs at Oakland Animal Services, with a focus on cat/kitten foster and feral/free-roaming cat programs. Deadline to apply is March 20. More details and how to apply … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring a Cat Programs Associate
Get ready to Empty the Shelters!
Oakland Animal Services will be participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters campaign in May. Stay tuned for more details! *UPDATE* Empty the Shelters event will be from May 9-17. All adoption fees during this event will be $25. … [Read more...] about Get ready to Empty the Shelters!
FOAS is hiring an adoption/outreach coordinator!
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services is hiring! FOAS is looking for the right person to help improve the lives of animals in Oakland by facilitating on and off-site adoptions for animals from Oakland Animal Services, including at a Pet Food Express adoption center, and by managing outreach events to attract support for the shelter. Deadline to apply is March 20. More details, including how to … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring an adoption/outreach coordinator!
Home for the Holidays 2019!
Help us raise $25K to help more animals like Kitt the kitty and Pretty Girl the Pup! Learn more here. … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays 2019!
2019 FOAS Year in Review
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services' 2019 Year in Review is now available! … [Read more...] about 2019 FOAS Year in Review
FOAS is hiring a transfer coordinator!
Do you love animals and want to help your community? Join the Oakland Animal Services team as a transfer coordinator! Improve the lives of animals in Oakland by facilitating transfers from Oakland Animal Services (OAS), the city’s only open-admission shelter, to nonprofit adoption partners and other outside agencies. Incumbent will oversee the Oakland Animal Services transfer program to include … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring a transfer coordinator!
Share your favorite pet photos and support pets in need!
Do you have the cutest, funniest, or best furry friend ever? If so, Patelco wants to meet your pet and they're holding a contest to feature them in their 2020 Pets of Patelco Calendar. Submit a photo of your own pet and Patelco will donate $5 per submission to Oakland Animal Services to ensure pets in need in our community are provided with the food, water, and love they so desperately deserve. … [Read more...] about Share your favorite pet photos and support pets in need!
Did you adopt from us? Share your story and help FOAS win a life-saving grant!
Do you have a story to share about your pet that you adopted from Oakland Animal Services? Submit a story, like the families of Samson, and Archie and Chipper, and help the Friends of Oakland Animal Services win a life saving grant! Write about how adopting your pet has brightened your life (up to 500 words). Provide one photo of your pet with you or your family, one by him/herself, and up to … [Read more...] about Did you adopt from us? Share your story and help FOAS win a life-saving grant!
Work at OAS and Help Oakland’s Animals Find Their Furever Homes
Oakland Animal Services is hiring a temporary part-time Public Service Representative! This position is flexible as to number of hours per week but not to exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year. Job description: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=828845&headerfooter=0 If you are interested, download the application form here and email your … [Read more...] about Work at OAS and Help Oakland’s Animals Find Their Furever Homes
Help Our Wishes Come True
We rely on donations of items that help to improve our animals’ quality of life and give our staff and volunteer teams the tools they need. We are in need of Friskies, Royal Canin Babycat food, chicken broth, Kongs, and many other supplies for our many cats, kittens, dogs, puppies and rabbits! We rely on donations from our Amazon wishlist for many of these items that keep our animals happy and … [Read more...] about Help Our Wishes Come True
It Takes a Village and We Thank You
Oakland Animal Services is currently operating a second (temporary) site in Oakland where over a hundred of our shelter dogs are being housed for several weeks due to exposure to canine influenza virus (CIV). We would like to thank everyone who has donated items for the CIV quarantine warehouse where all our dogs who were exposed to CIV at our shelter are currently being housed. From dog treats, … [Read more...] about It Takes a Village and We Thank You
Calling all cats and dogs (of all sizes!) in need of a fix!
Friends of Oakland Animal Services' next free spay/neuter day is coming up on Sunday, Aug 11, 2019. No appointment is needed for this event. Oakland residents of limited financial means may bring pet cats, feral cats in traps, and pet dogs (of all sizes). Pets will be checked in from 7:30 - 8:30am on a first-come, first-served basis. Surgeries will be performed by licensed veterinarians inside … [Read more...] about Calling all cats and dogs (of all sizes!) in need of a fix!
Bay Area Community, We Need Your Help!
Oakland Animal Services is experiencing an outbreak of the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV), aka the Canine flu. It is very contagious between dogs and can be deadly. Due to the flu outbreak, we are in desperate need of dog foster homes where exposed dogs can be quarantined for up to four weeks. Who wouldn’t want an excuse to hang out with a pup and watch some Netflix for a few weeks?! Canine … [Read more...] about Bay Area Community, We Need Your Help!
Thanks Oakland A’s for Keeping Our Dogs Happy & Dry!
Oakland Animal Services would like to offer a Great Dane-sized thank you to the Oakland A's for their donation of towels this week! Our shelter animals will enjoy these towels for various activities for months to come. As you can see, we already put them to good use. All these pups (big and small) got some snuggle time in their green, white, and teal towels after their baths and grooming. Thank … [Read more...] about Thanks Oakland A’s for Keeping Our Dogs Happy & Dry!
Cannoli is looking for a foster or furever home
Update July 1: Cannoli has been adopted! But we have plenty more wonderful, lovable dogs looking for their furever homes, so come on down! — Meet Cannoli, a big gentle goofy giant. He's a laid back big boy who is just a big softee inside. Cannoli would love a quiet home where he can just chill out and laze around. At about 8 years old - like many mature folks - Cannoli has developed some … [Read more...] about Cannoli is looking for a foster or furever home
Come Empty the Shelter at OAS!
Oakland Animal Services will be participating in Empty the Shelters on Saturday, May 4! Stop by on our biggest adoption day of the year for discounted adoption fees on dogs, cats, and rabbits. This weekend, all animal shelters in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties will participate in the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Clear the Shelters. On Saturday, May 4 2019, all adoption fees for cats, kittens, dogs … [Read more...] about Come Empty the Shelter at OAS!
OAS will participate in Empty the Shelters
OAS is proud to be part of the Bissell Partners for Pets Program. This year we will be participating in Bissell’s Empty the Shelters Event. Stay tuned for more information! Oakland Animal Services will be participating in Empty the Shelters on Saturday, May 4! Stop by on our biggest adoption day of the year for discounted adoption fees on dogs, cats, and rabbits. This weekend, all animal … [Read more...] about OAS will participate in Empty the Shelters
Bunnies are for life, not just for Easter
A week after Easter, the candy will be forgotten, and sadly so will the rabbit. Rabbits are a lifelong commitment! They can live 10-12 years, and need special care and love year round, not just at Easter. Please consider this before adopting a rabbit. … [Read more...] about Bunnies are for life, not just for Easter
Jade is in need of a foster or furever home
Update May 16: Jade has been adopted! But we have plenty more wonderful, lovable dogs looking for their furever homes, so come on down! -- Jade is a friendly happy girl and is a perfect medium-sized companion at about 35 lbs! She loves to snuggle and makes the cutest snorting sounds. More about Jade can be found on her online page. Jade can get overwhelmed by pushy dogs so she’d be most … [Read more...] about Jade is in need of a foster or furever home
FOAS is seeking a full-time foster coordinator
Update May 6: Foster Coordinator position has been filled. -- Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) has an immediate need for a full-time foster program coordinator. Download PDF of job description. To apply, email resume and cover letter to: info@oaklandsanimals.org Job Description: ------------ Under general supervision, is responsible for developing and administering the foster program … [Read more...] about FOAS is seeking a full-time foster coordinator
Help the FOAS Running Team raise $15K as they participate in the Oakland Running Festival!
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services have put together a running team to participate in the Oakland Running Festival half-marathon on March 24, 2019 and raise $15,000 for much-needed programs like the free Pet Fix clinics. They have been training hard and now need your help to get them to $15,000. The team also invites everyone to celebrate after the race with a benefit dinner at Sanctuary … [Read more...] about Help the FOAS Running Team raise $15K as they participate in the Oakland Running Festival!
FOAS, OAS, and Cat Town need your vote!!
Cat Town, in partnership with Oakland Animal Services (OAS) and Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS), has been selected as one of seven organizations across the nation to compete for a finalist spot at the 2019 Innovation Showdown. This is a chance to fund a 2-year pilot project to help at-risk animals stay with their families and get adopted with as little stress as possible. Please vote to … [Read more...] about FOAS, OAS, and Cat Town need your vote!!