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The Oakland Animal Services is a division of the Oakland Police Department. Oakland Animal Services is responsible for the welfare of animals in Oakland. The Division handles nearly 6000 animals per year, including stray, surrendered, abused, and neglected animals.

Contact Us
Address:
1101 29th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601

For Urgent Service:
Call the Oakland Police Non-Emergency Dispatch Line: 510-777-3333. In cases of emergency, call 911.

For Non-Urgent Service:
Please use our Non-Emergency Assistance Request Form. Requests are reviewed within 24 hours.

Phone: 510-535-5602
Fax: 510-535-5601

Directions to the Shelter (1101 29th Ave, Oakland):

From the North (I-880 South):
Take the I-880 South Fruitvale Ave. exit
Make the first left onto Del Monte (under the freeway towards the shopping center)
Turn left at the stop sign
Right at the next stop sign (29th Ave.)
The Shelter is left at the stop light.

From the South (I-880 North):
Take the I-880 North 29th Ave./ Fruitvale Ave. exit
Bear Right on 29th Ave.

Shelter Hours (beginning June 1st!):

Monday - 3:00-7:00pm
Tuesday - 3:00-7:00pm
Wednesday - 3:00-7:00pm
Thursday - 3:00-8:00pm
Friday - 12:00-4:00pm
Saturday - 12:00-5:00pm
Sunday - 12:00-5:00pm

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Volunteer

SCHEDULE TRAINING WITH A MENTOR

How to Become an Official OAS Volunteer:

Requirements to be a Volunteer

STEP #1: Sign up and attend a volunteer orientation (approx. 1 hour). All volunteer orientations are held at the Oakland Animal Shelter at 1101 29th Ave. You must be 18 years or over to attend.
STEP #2: Complete Online Training (approx. 2 hours). Go to www.4act.com. You will get your login/password at the volunteer orientation. Complete “Basics of Volunteering” and the animal section. You must pass the quizzes with 85% or better.
STEP #3: “Hands-On Basics of Volunteering” (1- 2 hours): Schedule time with a mentor. Note about the Scheduling System: When you log in, make sure to check all three boxes on the left - to send confirmations and reminders from professionals (the Oakland Animal Shelter).
STEP #4: Hands-On Dog Training, Cat Training or Rabbit Training (at least 2 hours): If you miss two or more training appointments with a mentor without canceling or you cancel three or more appointments, you will be removed from the list and will not be able to schedule any appointments.
Step #5: Hands-On Practice (at least 1 hour). This step is required for individuals training to be dog volunteers. If you are training to be a cat or rabbit volunteer, you will find out from your mentor in Step #4 if you should sign up for “Practice”. You can sign up for “practice” as many times as you would like until you feel comfortable working on your own. To sign up go to: Dog Practice, Cat Practice or Rabbit Practice.
STEP #6: Become an Official Volunteer (appox. 30 min): When you have completed your training, you are ready to meet with Megan to discuss making you Official. You can either find Megan at the Shelter, email her at mwebb@oaklandnet.com or schedule an appointment here.

For Questions: Questions or problems, email Megan at mwebb@oaklandnet.com or 510-535-5604.

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Donate

Oakland Animal Shelter volunteers created the Friends of the Oakland Animal Shelter, a non-profit, 501c3, to provide health, homes, and happiness for animals at the Shelter.

FRIENDS OF THE OAKLAND ANIMAL SHELTER

Our Wish List

Below are items the Oakland Animal Shelter needs to improve the quality of life for Shelter animals and to support the volunteer program. If you can contribute any of below, please bring them to the Shelter (1101 29th Avenue) or email mwebb@oaklandnet.com. Thank you!

OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR VOLUNTEERS

Lots and lots of pens
Dry erase pens
Dry erase boards
Small clear clipboards (5×7″) for cat profiles
Information easels
HP95 and HP96 ink for our printer
Scissors

ANIMAL CARE / QUALITY OF LIFE

Blankets
Towels
Kitten foster care packages (formula, litter, hot water bottle, starter food, etc)
Kitten formula
Cat climbing structures easy-to-clean material
Cat collars
Dog Leashes
XXL Kongs
Cat Hammocks
Plastic shower rings (easy to get from the dollar store)
Rug samples (rug stores will usually give these if asked)
Plastic cat toys – easy to wash
Plastic puppy toys - must be larger than tennis ball
Small (rabbit sized) cardboard boxes and toilet roll tubes
Fresh veggies!!!!

ELECTRONICS

Digital cameras with SD Cards for document animal abuse cases
SD Memory cards for the digital cameras
Flat screen monitors!
New computers!! (volunteer and community education)
TVs and DVD players
Laptop and projector for humane education program
Large outdoor lighting for the lawn and for train track area
Stereo system for dog wards
Photography lights/backdrop for photographing animals

LARGE PROJECTS

Special fencing to make outdoor kitty area (near rabbit runs)
Benches for the outside area by the train tracks
New, large sign for the Shelter
Paint and painting for Lake Merritt Shelter

SERVICES (we always need!)

Printing (t-shirts and brochures, etc)
Graphic Design
Website assistance
Construction (we always have projects we need help with around the shelter)
Transportation of animals!

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Adopting A Friend

Requirements to Adopt: To adopt an animal from Oakland Animal Services, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older with a valid California driver’s license or other acceptable identification;
Visit with the dog or cat or rabbit you plan to adopt. Adopters should bring all the human members of their household to meet their new companion. Please do not bring any of your other pets unless you have arranged this ahead of time. You can make an appointment with our dog trainer, Gary Maria, 510-535-4883, to introduce your dog(s) to a dog that you are interested in adopting. And, in the case of rabbits, you may schedule with one of our rabbit volunteers to help with “bunny bonding” if you would like to find a playmate for your current rabbit;
For dogs, you must show proof of home ownership or permission to have a dog from your landlord;
Successfully complete the adoption questionnaire;
Never have had any cruelty convictions, animal control violations or broken any adoption contracts in the past;
Pay the adoption fees by cash or credit card. We do not accept personal checks.
Pay the adoption fee the same day as the adoption. We do not place any holds on any animals;
Agree to a home inspection if the dog is a pitbull or rottweiler or any other large breed dog or dog that that has been identified to need additional attention;
If you are adopting a dog, you should know these laws and regulations: Dogs in Oakland.
Pick up your new animals at the East Bay SPCA Clinic or Noble Veterinary Clinic if the animal has not been spayed/neutered already.
Agree to and sign the “Statement of Buyer” (see below).

Statement of Buyer:
I (we) hereby acknowledge receipt from you of the animal ______________________ (animal control number). I (we) understand that the Oakland Animal Services makes NO WARRANTY in regard to the animal’s ownership, condition, disposition, past behavior and health and that you can only give such information as noted on the reverse side of this form. I (we) agree that the City of Oakland and/or its officers and/or employees shall not be liable, answerable, or accountable in any manner for the injury to any person or damage to property or loss of use thereof caused by said officers and employees, from any suits, claims, or actions brought by any person or persons for or on account of any bodily injuries, disease, illness or damage caused by said animal.