Contact Us

Main Shelter

1590 Fortmann Way
Alameda, CA 94501

Mall

2228 South Shore Center
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 975-0137

The Thrifty Kitty

Thrift Store Benefiting FAAS
1509 Webster St.
Alameda, CA 94501
510-333-3638
www.thethriftykitty.org

General

Front Desk 510-337-8565
General information, info@alamedaanimalshelter.org
Volunteer, volunteer@alamedaanimalshelter.org
Fax Number 510-337-9935

Staff

Executive Director John L. Lipp, jlipp@alamedaanimalshelter.org, 510-337-8560
Operations Director Steve Ferguson, sferguson@alamedaanimalshelter.org, 510-337-8573
Medical Director Dr. Marie-Anne Woolley, mawoolley@alamedaanimalshelter.org
Marketing and Communications Manager Carla Thornton, cthornton@alamedaanimalshelter.org, 510-337-8572
Adoptions and Foster Services Manager Nanou Ballou, nballou@alamedaanimalshelter.org, 510-337-8575
Community Services Manager Rita Ortiz, rortiz@alamedaanimalshelter.org, 510-337-8565
Volunteer Engagement and Outreach Manager Shannon Shelby, sshelby@alamedaanimalshelter.org, 510-337-8569
Animal Control, City of Alameda, Officer Alaina Onesko, aonesko@alamedaca.gov, 510-337-8562. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and after hours: 510-337-8340

Hours

NOTE: Both shelter locations
are currently closed to the public
due to COVID-19 precautions.
Please adopt by appointment.
The Thrifty Kitty is open Tues-Sat

Main Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way
Adoption Center:
Wednesday 11-7
Thursday–Sunday 11-5
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays
All Other Services:
Open every day.
Wednesday 11-7
Thursday-Tuesday 11-5
FAAS South Shore Adoption Center (Mall)
Wednesday-Sunday 11-5
The Thrifty Kitty
Tuesday-Saturday Noon-4