Pets & Animals

The mission of Oakland Animal Services is to improve the lives of people and animals in our community by assisting injured wildlife, facilitating adoption of shelter animals, supporting guardians of companion animals, combating animal cruelty and neglect, and when needed, serving as the safety net for the neediest animals living in the City of Oakland.

Top Services

Animal Control Division

Report neglect or abuse, barking or animal bites.

Licensing Your Dog

All dogs over four months old, must have a valid dog license.

Adopt a Pet

Change an animal's life forever. Adopt a dog, cat, rabbit or other animal.

Surrender an Animal

Learn about your options before you make the decision to surrender your pet.

Lost and Found

Contact us if you have lost or found an animal or want to redeem your pet.

Abandoned Cats/Kittens

Help with found kittens and miscellaneous cat situations.

How to Help

Foster a Pet

Volunteer with Oakland Animal Services

Donate

Community Resources

Leadership

Joe Devries

Joe Devries

Director of Animal Services
jdevries@oaklandca.gov

Contact Us

Phone

(510) 535-5602

Fax

(510) 535-5601

Email

oas@oaklandca.gov

Location

Oakland Animal Services

1101 29th Avenue

Oakland, CA

94601

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Hours

Sunday
- 11:00 AM–05:00 PM
Monday
- 11:00 AM–05:00 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday
- 11:00 AM–07:00 PM
Friday
- 11:00 AM–05:00 PM
Saturday
- 11:00 AM–05:00 PM

In cases of emergency: call 911 (land line) or 510-777-3211 (cell phone)

Social Media

Resources

Search for Strays Online

Wildlife Rescue

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