Friends of Oakland Animal Services' next free spay/neuter day is coming up on Sunday, February 10, 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 … [Read more...] about Calling all cats and dogs (of all sizes!) in need of a fix!
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Oakland Animal Services Announces Improved Hours of Operation
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oakland Animal Services Celebrates the New Year Marking Four Years of Landmark Progress Oakland’s Only Open-Door Shelter Rings in 2019 with New, Improved Hours of Operation OAKLAND – Effective January 12, 2019, Oakland Animal Services (OAS) will implement more consistent hours for city residents looking for lost animals or seeking to add a four-legged member to their family. As … [Read more...] about Oakland Animal Services Announces Improved Hours of Operation
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services is hiring!
The Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator is a key role in the day-to-day operations of Friends of Oakland Animal Services' 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 The Friends of Oakland Animal Services is hiring!
FOAS 2018 Year in Review
2018 Friends of Oakland Animal Services Year in Review … [Read more...] about FOAS 2018 Year in Review
Calling all cats and (small) dogs in need of a fix!
Friends of Oakland Animal Services' next free spay/neuter day is coming up on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Oakland residents of limited financial means may bring pet cats, feral cats in traps, and pet dogs under 20lbs. 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 the East Bay SPCA spay/neuter clinic … [Read more...] about Calling all cats and (small) dogs in need of a fix!
Join the FOAS running team and help raise funds for Oakland’s animals!
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services is pleased to announce the first ever FOAS running team! The team will be running the half-marathon at the Oakland Running Festival on March 24, 2019. FOAS hopes to have at least 20 runners committed to raising a minimum of $500 each -- and they would love for you to join the team! If running 13.1 miles or raising $500 seems like a daunting task, have no … [Read more...] about Join the FOAS running team and help raise funds for Oakland’s animals!
Bay Woof honors animal shelter volunteers
The Bay Area publication Bay Woof honored 1800 shelter volunteers, including OAS's very own Kay Martin. Shelter volunteer coordinator Kelly Miott states: Kay goes out of her way to help fellow volunteers and has a magic touch with pups who need a little extra TLC. She also spends countless hours outside the shelter running the Oakland Lost and Found Facebook page to reunite lost pets with their … [Read more...] about Bay Woof honors animal shelter volunteers
Dog fosters needed!
We have several dogs in need of a break from the shelter environment. Do you have space in your home and heart for a dog, even if it's just for a few weeks? Contact our foster coordinator at [email-obfuscate email="OASFostering@gmail.com"] for questions or visit our fostering page for more information. … [Read more...] about Dog fosters needed!
Share YOUR story! Win a Petco shopping spree and help us win $100k!
Have you got a story to tell about how a special pet you adopted from OAS has changed your life? You can help the Friends of Oakland Animal Services win a grant from Petco and the Petco Foundation during their Holiday Wishes campaign! All you have to do is tell them how your pet brings more joy to your life each day, and how their love changed your life—in big or small ways—and Friends of Oakland … [Read more...] about Share YOUR story! Win a Petco shopping spree and help us win $100k!
Yeti and Sully are looking for foster homes
More info on Yeti | More info on Sully UPDATE September 17: Yeti was adopted during the Bay Area Pet Fair! Happy Tails Yeti! Our sweet Sully is now in a foster home! Sully is suffering from a skin irritation and could benefit from weekly medicated baths in a loving home, even if temporary. Yeti is becoming stressed in his kennel and could use a break from the shelter. Can you provide a temporary … [Read more...] about Yeti and Sully are looking for foster homes
Playful and sweet Cristy still needs a foster-hero!
UPDATE August 30: Cristy has been transferred to one of our rescue partners. Happy Tails Cristy! Sweet and playful Cristy is still in need of a foster and really wants a break from shelter life! Can you provide a home for Cristy while she waits for her forever family? To foster Cristy, please complete and submit our online questionnaire. … [Read more...] about Playful and sweet Cristy still needs a foster-hero!
Do you shop at Amazon? Support FOAS through Amazon Smile!
Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/20-4053711 and support the Friends of Oakland Animal Services! Amazon will make a donation with purchases made through this link. … [Read more...] about Do you shop at Amazon? Support FOAS through Amazon Smile!
FOAS is hiring!
UPDATE July 11: The Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator position has been filled. The Friends of Oakland Animals Services is hiring for two positions: a Registered Veterinarian Technician and a Spay/Neuter Program Coordinator. To apply for either position, email your resume and cover letter to [email-obfuscate email="info@oaklandsanimals.org" link_title="info@oaklandsanimals.org"] and state in the … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring!
FOAS is hiring a Foster Program Coordinator
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for developing and administering the foster program for shelter animals. This is a part-time, hourly position that reports to the Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) Board of Directors for employment matters and the Oakland Animal Services (OAS) Director or his/her designee for daily job operational needs. To apply, email resume and … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring a Foster Program Coordinator
Support FOAS with the purchase of new tees, available for a limited time!
THIS WEEK ONLY! Friends of Oakland Animal Services is thrilled to announce that we've partnered with FLOAT - For Love Of All Things to bring you limited edition "Adopt Oakland" Tees/Tanks/Hoodies available this week only! For every item sold FLOAT will donate $8 to Friends of Oakland Animal Services to help them reduce animal overpopulation through free spay/neuter clinics! Head on over to … [Read more...] about Support FOAS with the purchase of new tees, available for a limited time!
2017 FOAS Year in Review
Look what you helped us do! We're thrilled to be able to share the Friends of Oakland Animal Services' 2017 Year in Review with you - because it is donors, volunteers, foster families, and adopters like you who have helped us accomplish so much for homeless dogs, cats, bunnies (and how about that cover boy goat?!?) in 2017. And now, with just one week left in 2017, we have one goal still … [Read more...] about 2017 FOAS Year in Review
FOAS Matching Gift Challenge Newsletter
Read the latest from the Friends of Oakland Animal Services. … [Read more...] about FOAS Matching Gift Challenge Newsletter
Friends of Oakland Animal Services Selected as Grant Recipient of Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes Campaign
Local Woman Submits Adoption Story to Win $50,000 Grant For Friends of Oakland Animal Services After submitting her story to the Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes campaign, Sue Reale of Oakland, Calif. won Friends of Oakland Animal Services a $50,000 grant that is part of the Petco Foundation's Holiday Wishes campaign. This year, the Petco Foundation will deliver a total of $765,000 in grant awards … [Read more...] about Friends of Oakland Animal Services Selected as Grant Recipient of Petco Foundation’s Holiday Wishes Campaign
Giving Tuesday FOAS Newsletter
Catch up on the latest news and events from the Friends of Oakland Animal Services. Read the latest … [Read more...] about Giving Tuesday FOAS Newsletter
Vote now to help FOAS win a People’s Choice award!
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services has been chosen to receive a Petco Foundation Holiday Wishes grant, and possibly more, with a vote from you! Vote for Oakland Animal Services in the People's Choice competition through December 20 for a chance to help grant us up to $25,000 in additional lifesaving dollars. ****VOTE HERE**** "My kidney donor saved my life. In turn, we saved the lives of … [Read more...] about Vote now to help FOAS win a People’s Choice award!
Free spay/neuter for Oakland dogs and cats
Each year, our shelter takes in thousands of homeless dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. To help reduce the overpopulation of pets in Oakland, Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) has launched a FREE spay/neuter program for dogs and cats (including feral cats). The program is open to residents of Oakland, CA. The first FREE pet fix day will be on December 7. FOAS will be providing … [Read more...] about Free spay/neuter for Oakland dogs and cats
FOAS Fall Newsletter
The fall e-newsletter is now available. Catch up on the latest news and events from the Friends of Oakland Animal Services. FOAS Newsletter October issue … [Read more...] about FOAS Fall Newsletter
Your adoption story can make wishes come true for Oakland’s animals!
Do you have a story to tell about a special pet you adopted from OAS? Help us win a grant from Petco and the Petco Foundation during their Holiday Wishes campaign! All you have to do is tell them how your pet brings more joy to your life each day, and how their love changed your life — in big or small ways — and Friends of Oakland Animal Services will be eligible for much needed grant money--up … [Read more...] about Your adoption story can make wishes come true for Oakland’s animals!
Friends of Oakland Animal Services receives $40K from PetSmart Charities
City’s Newest Development Will Keep Homeless Cats Purring While Awaiting Adoption Contact: Lisa Franzetta, Friends of Oakland Animal Services — [email-obfuscate email="lisa@oaklandsanimals.org" link_title="lisa@oaklandsanimals.org"] OAKLAND--The Bay Area real estate market may be notoriously harsh, but housing prospects are looking up for Oakland’s homeless cats, thanks to a $40,000 grant to … [Read more...] about Friends of Oakland Animal Services receives $40K from PetSmart Charities
For Hire: Animal Transfer Coordinator
General Purpose 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 cultivating relationships with partner shelters, selecting appropriate animals for transfer and … [Read more...] about For Hire: Animal Transfer Coordinator
FOAS hires a Program and Fundraising Director!
The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is happy to announce that a new program and fundraising director has been hired! Lisa Franzetta will be joining the FOAS team and working closely with the board of directors, volunteers, supporters and other organizations to coordinate FOAS community programs that aim to reduce the number of homeless animals in the city of Oakland. The primary program … [Read more...] about FOAS hires a Program and Fundraising Director!
Mickey’s Medical Fund pays for more than a dozen animal dentals in the first quarter
In the first quarter of 2017, Mickey's Medical Fund paid for more than a dozen dental procedures, including extractions, cleaning, and x-rays. The shelter takes in many great animals but a number of them have terrible teeth - the pain and discomfort can lead to feeding and grooming issues, or can make the animal grouchy and irritable. By getting their teeth fixed, Mickey's Medical Fund enables … [Read more...] about Mickey’s Medical Fund pays for more than a dozen animal dentals in the first quarter
Celebrating Paw Power! with a party, and adoption fees waived!
Join us this Sunday, April 30, from 12-2 as we celebrate our new murals. More details here. Adoption fees will be waived on Sunday to also celebrate national-adopt-a-shelter pet! (Standard adoption screening will still apply.) Help us celebrate the murals that have been installed at Oakland Animal Services, our municipal shelter and an outstanding animal welfare facility thanks to community … [Read more...] about Celebrating Paw Power! with a party, and adoption fees waived!
For Hire: Foster Program Coordinator
Under general supervision, the Foster Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and administering the foster program for shelter animals. This is a part time, hourly position funded by a grant for a period of one year. The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) intends to continue the program after one year but this may be dependent on continued grant funding. The position reports to … [Read more...] about For Hire: Foster Program Coordinator
Purchase a raffle ticket in support of Paw Power! Mural Project
Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) will be offering raffle prizes in support of the second phase of Paw Power! Mural Project at the Oakland Animal Shelter. To purchase raffle tickets, make a donation to FOAS and enter "mural raffle" in the comments box on the credit card or Paypal forms. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the Paw Power! Mural Project Release Party on Sunday, … [Read more...] about Purchase a raffle ticket in support of Paw Power! Mural Project
Finding Matching Kidneys & Matching Dogs on Facebook!
Who/What: A Bay Area woman needing a kidney transplant Another Bay Area woman who happened to be a perfect match Two homeless puppies who needed two good homes Oakland, CA – Susan Reale considered adopting a dog for some time, but she was facing a medical crisis, looking for a kidney donor. Her sister created a Facebook campaign to find a donor, which miraculously turned up willing donor … [Read more...] about Finding Matching Kidneys & Matching Dogs on Facebook!
FOAS is hiring!
Love animals? Work for Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS)! FOAS is currently seeking a Program and Fundraising Director. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to [email-obfuscate email="info@oaklandsanimals.org"]. Download a PDF of the Job Description General Purpose: Oversee the coordination and administration of all aspects of FOAS community program(s) including research, planning, … [Read more...] about FOAS is hiring!
Did you adopt from OAS? Share your story & help us win $100K!
The Petco Foundation announced its Holiday Wishes grant campaign, giving OAS the opportunity to receive $100,000 but we need your help! If you adopted your pet from us, share your story about how your adopted pet brings you more joy each day. And get this, if we’re selected for the grand prize you will receive a $1,000 Petco gift card! Submit your story about how your adopted pet changed your … [Read more...] about Did you adopt from OAS? Share your story & help us win $100K!
“Fixing” Oakland’s feral cat population with Feral Change
In an ongoing effort to address the need for spay and neuter services for Oakland’s free-roaming cats, Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is pleased to announce its partnership with local Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) volunteers, Feral Change. Feral Change is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the humane control of Oakland’s feral and stray cats. In addition to offering support to the … [Read more...] about “Fixing” Oakland’s feral cat population with Feral Change
PAW POWER! Mural project at Oakland Animal Services
Visit the CrowdRise Fundraising Page The PAW POWER! Mural Project unites local artists, art students, and youth to improve and beautify Oakland Animal Services (OAS) through the creation of indoor and outdoor murals that reflect the positive and loving spirit of the shelter and its animals, staff, and dedicated volunteers. OAS is the city’s only open admission shelter, taking in all of … [Read more...] about PAW POWER! Mural project at Oakland Animal Services
Friends of Oakland Animal Services Saving Pets Challenge
Help Oakland Animal Services house our long-term cats in comfort and health. It is time to replace the old, broken, rusted cages that these cats are housed in. It takes a village and we need your help! Donate to help FOAS raise $30,000 during the Saving Pets Challenge. … [Read more...] about Friends of Oakland Animal Services Saving Pets Challenge
Friends of Oakland Animal Services ‘Mickey’s Medical Fund’ Donating X-Ray Machine to OAS
Mickey’s Medical Fund has saved the lives of many shelter animals since it was founded in 2015 by Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS). But who is Mickey? A stray collie, found wandering with a chewed off rope around his neck, was brought to the Contra Costa County Animal Shelter in 2005. He was too thin and had multiple medical issues, but his gentle nature shone through and he was soon … [Read more...] about Friends of Oakland Animal Services ‘Mickey’s Medical Fund’ Donating X-Ray Machine to OAS
OAS Awarded $90,000 Grant, Featured In Upcoming Episode of National PBS Series Shelter Me
The latest episode of the nationally televised Shelter Me series, sponsored by the Petco Foundation, premiered in Oakland on Wednesday April 27th, featuring the partnership between Cat Town and Oakland Animal Services (OAS), the only open admission animal shelter in the city of Oakland. The episode highlights the collaboration which, along with other programs and partnerships, resulted in a 93% … [Read more...] about OAS Awarded $90,000 Grant, Featured In Upcoming Episode of National PBS Series Shelter Me
Help Frodo beat parvovirus
Friends of Oakland Animal Services is asking for the public’s help to save the life of a special puppy and others like him. Frodo, a Border Terrier, contracted parvovirus (parvo), a highly contagious and often fatal illness in puppies. Historically, the city’s public shelter has not treated the disease, which can be cured with intensive vet care provided in isolation from the rest of the … [Read more...] about Help Frodo beat parvovirus
The Magic of Teamwork
In the Harry Potter novels and movies, Hermione has a purse that looks like any normal teenager’s bag. However, when she needs something, she usually has it in the tote – a tent and furnishings big enough to house a family, pots and pans, and a host of huge items. Hermione had magic on her side. At Oakland Animal Services, we had our own brand of magic recently when 25 dogs in individual crates … [Read more...] about The Magic of Teamwork
Cat Town and Friends of Oakland Animal Services
Sometimes it takes a village to raise.....a cat. Or at least provide it with the care it needs. This was the case with our sweet girl Madori. After being dumped on shelter grounds, then spending six months at OAS, Madori left the shelter on Friday for a foster home. Her situation is a great example of our partnership with Cat Town, a local non-profit dedicated to helping cats from OAS that … [Read more...] about Cat Town and Friends of Oakland Animal Services
Introducing Cat Town
One of my biggest challenges as Director is to see animals who struggle in a shelter setting - either by becoming extremely fearful and shut down or aggressive, and not having options for them outside of the shelter where they could show their true personalities. There is a limit to what we can do for these animals within the Shelter. It can be especially difficult for … [Read more...] about Introducing Cat Town
2009 OAS Calendars!
2009 Calendars of Oakland Animal Shelter animals are now available! There are four different calendars, 1) Mixture of dogs, cats and rabbits 2) Dogs, 3) Cats and 4) Rabbits. These photos were all taken by dedicated Oakland Animal Shelter volunteers to help publicize animals for adoption! … [Read more...] about 2009 OAS Calendars!