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Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter Animal shelter in Alameda, CA

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.

Contact Carla Thornton
Address
1590 Fortmann Way
Alameda, CA 94501
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Meet their adoptable pets

1590 Fortmann Way

Alameda, CA 94501

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on ELEANOR ROOSEVELT's adoption status with email updates.
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ELEANOR ROOSEVELT

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on DOLPHIN's adoption status with email updates.
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DOLPHIN

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MARIAN ANDERSON's adoption status with email updates.
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MARIAN ANDERSON

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on THEODORA's adoption status with email updates.
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THEODORA

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MEI LING's adoption status with email updates.
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MEI LING

Siamese

Female, 15 yrs 6 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on BABY's adoption status with email updates.
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BABY

Domestic Longhair

Female, 10 yrs 10 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on GUINNESS's adoption status with email updates.
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GUINNESS

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ARUBA's adoption status with email updates.
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ARUBA

Husky

Female, 5 yrs
Alameda, CA

Shelter FAQs

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.

Adoption application

https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/adopt/

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We'll also keep you updated on Skeeter's adoption status with email updates.
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Skeeter

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Dublin, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Happy's adoption status with email updates.
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Happy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Yuji (LONGEST RESIDENT)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Yuji (LONGEST RESIDENT)

American Staffordshire Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Senior
Tracy, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Keanu's adoption status with email updates.
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Keanu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Sammy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammy

Siamese

Male, Young
Walnut Creek, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Selma's adoption status with email updates.
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Selma

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Oakland, CA

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