Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Alameda, California

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Address

1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Contact

Carla Thornton

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Adoptable Pets at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

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SAFFRON

Other/Unknown

Male, Adult

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Standard
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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FINN

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 5 mos

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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CHICKEN NOODLE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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ZEN

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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CHOWDER

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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GISELLE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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DAWSON

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 mos

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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JORDAN CATALANO

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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HR

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 2 yrs 9 mos

Alameda, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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1 - 9 of 34 pets available

Shelter FAQs

Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is a 501(c)(3) organization that shelters and cares for the lost and abandoned companion animals of Alameda, California. It reunites lost pets with their owners, finds new homes for the homeless, and attempts to prevent animal cruelty through education and community programs. In addition, FAAS offers programs designed to prevent pets from entering the shelter, including a Pet Food Pantry, low-cost spay/neuter services through Vets In Vans, the Skyla Fund to help pay veterinary bills, the Sasha Fund for canine training, and on-staff social services counseling.
City of Alameda, California
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

The first few steps might occur in different orders; for instance, potential adopters might visit the shelter before filling out an application.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Hopalong Animal Rescue - Oakland

PO Box 27507, Oakland, CA 94602

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Astrid

Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Puppy

Oakland, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Declawed
Story
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Musubi

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

Oakland, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Skylark (CP)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Oakland, CA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
Story

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