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Oakland Police Commission leadership conflict | The cost of free eggs | How should the county address the opioid crisis? | Rift in local NAACP

Tag: oakland animal services

A man in Warriors fan clothing stands in front of a house painted blue and gold.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness

‘Warriors House’ owner Lloyd Canamore’s death leaves a void in West Oakland

Natalie Orenstein headshot by Natalie Orenstein September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

After Canamore passed away in August, his beloved dogs were taken to Oakland Animal Services. The shelter is desperate to find them a new home.

A pit bull and husky dog sit happily on a table in front of a young woman.
Posted inArts & Community

As evictions return, more dogs in Oakland could need foster homes

by Zack Haber July 11, 2023July 11, 2023

Oakland Animal Services is worried about overcrowding—and the need to euthanize—when the eviction moratorium ends this month. Helping might be easier than you think.

Posted inArts & Community

Oakland’s overcrowded animal shelter wants you to adopt a dog this week

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas January 11, 2023January 11, 2023

Oakland Animal Services is extending its hours and waiving adoption fee to find forever homes for dogs at the city-run shelter.

Posted inArts & Community

Feral cats have invaded the Oakland Coliseum

Avatar photo by David DeBolt April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

The good news? Rats are down. The bad news? Cats are multiplying, they’re in the arena and baseball field, and rehoming them isn’t easy.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Good news at city-run animal shelter: Adoptions are up, euthanasia use is down

Avatar photo by David DeBolt March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

Oakland Animal Services reports that the numbers of dogs being put down are at historic lows.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Animal adoptions, roller skating at Township Commons

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Other recommendations include an online exhibit at Camron-Stanford House, a conversation with essayist José Vadi, and an immersive visit to Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.

Posted inArts & Community

How Oakland avoided a crisis of abandoned pandemic pets

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla October 18, 2021October 22, 2021

Groups like OAS, Hopalong, Cat Town, and PALS East Bay worked with foster, volunteers and each other to find homes for animal companions.

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