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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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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

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Adoptable pets at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

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

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on CARTER's adoption status with email updates.
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CARTER

Beagle/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on PUMPERNICKEL's adoption status with email updates.
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PUMPERNICKEL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 15 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on ISABELLA's adoption status with email updates.
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ISABELLA

Domestic Longhair

Female, 13 yrs
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on SOPHIE's adoption status with email updates.
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SOPHIE

Chihuahua

Female, 12 yrs 6 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on COOKIE's adoption status with email updates.
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COOKIE

Other/Unknown

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MARSHMALLOW's adoption status with email updates.
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MARSHMALLOW

Other/Unknown

Female, 8 yrs 5 mos
Alameda, CA
We'll also keep you updated on MOONLIGHT's adoption status with email updates.
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MOONLIGHT

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
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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P.O. Box 2,
Vacaville, CA 95696

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 mos
San Jose, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Harley's adoption status with email updates.
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Harley

Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Concord, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Thing 1 's adoption status with email updates.
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Thing 1

Chinchilla, American

Female, 9 mos
Richmond, CA
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cvxbvcbvcb

Bulldog

Male, Puppy
SAN LEANDRO, CA
We'll also keep you updated on Finley's adoption status with email updates.
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Finley

Pug

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

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
San Pablo, CA

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