We have chosen Kuranda dog beds for our kennel facilities because they are so good for our dogs. We still don't have enough for all of our kennels. If you would like to donate a bed so another dog can sleep in proper comfort, please click here.
Financial Help
Would you like to make a donation to help with improvements to the Oakdale Animal Shelter facility? Shelter Pet Alliance, a small local grass roots group is collecting funds to help make the Oakdale Animal Shelter more comfortable for its residents. Recent improvements in 2005 have been strengthened fencing in the backyard so dogs can exercise safely, and shade cloth on outside kennels for protection from summer sun and heat.
Donations may be sent to Stanislaus Community Foundation, 1226 Eleventh Street, Suite B, Modesto, CA 95354. Note your check "Shelter Pet Alliance Fund #184".
Who We Are
Oakdale Animal Shelter is a division of the City of Oakdale Police Department in Oakdale, California. We enforce all laws relating to animals within the city limits of Oakdale. We make every attempt to return a lost animal to his/her home. Give us a call if you have lost a pet. We maintain a list of lost pets and can check it if an animal comes to the shelter. If you would like more details about adoption procedures, surrendering an animal, or checking on a lost animal, contact Kelly Vassallo at 209-847-5625 or kvassallo@ci.oakdale.ca.us. If you would like more details about animals listed on our Petfinder site, please email Betsie Corwin at efcorwin@sbcglobal.net.
Adopting a friend
Consider your new companion carefully. The average dog or cat has a life expectancy of up to 15 years or more. Bringing a pet into your home is a longtime committment. Many animals do not appear at their best due to the stress of living in the shelter, but will become fine companions with a little TLC. They may need some grooming and a period of adjustment before becoming the best friend you are looking for.
Be prepared to help your new family member learn your house rules and become secure with housebreaking. Caution: Puppies while cute and adorable, may grow into larger-than-expected, energetic pets that become unruly or destructive if not given the proper training and attention. You might consider an adult who is already past the "chewing the slippers" stage. Plan on investing some time to give your new pet the care and attention they need to become good canine/feline citizens.
All pets must be spayed or neutered before going to their new home. Cost of spay/neuter will be paid for by the adoptive family and is based on size and weight.
Average spay/neuter for dogs is approximately $120.00 and up.
Average spay/neuter for cats is approximately $50.00 and up.
Dogs over 4 months old must have current rabies vaccination. Adoption fee is $10.00 plus cost of spay/neuter and vaccination.
SPECIAL BREED INFORMATION
A NOTE ABOUT ADOPTING PIT BULL TERRIERS, AMERICAN STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIERS AND OTHER MASTIFF BREEDS---If you admire the Pit Bull/Am Staf breed, please consider the adoption of an adult dog rather than buying a puppy. If a dog is going to show aggressive tendencies, this often does not show up until the dog reaches maturity at 1 to 1 1/2 years old. It is almost impossible to test for this as a puppy. But, an adult dog ,even if his or her background is unknown, can be temperament tested for dog to dog and other types of aggression. The mastiff breeds can be wonderful loyal family dogs. The sad fact is that municipal shelters are overrun with unclaimed strays of this breed who were bought as cute cuddly puppies and have grown into much more dog than the family expected. The euthanasia rate for these breeds in most municipal shelters is extremely high.
Adopting an adult pit bull will provide you with 10-15 years of loyal canine companionship. For more information on the American Pit Bull Terrier go to www.badrap.org.
Come Visit Us!
Directions--From Highway 108, take River Road heading West. Left on Liberini Road.
Shelter office is across the street from shelter kennels.
Hours: Monday - Friday 11:30AM to 1:00PM
Saturday 10:00AM to 3:00PM
City of Oakdale Animal Shelter 9800 Liberini Rd.
