Adopt A Pet from FAAS
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is closed for a much-needed renovation.
Thank you for your patience!
FAQ: HOW TO ADOPT WHILE WE'RE CLOSED
We might not be open, but our animals still need homes! So please continue to meet and adopt our pets during our remodel.
1. Where are the available pets? All our residents are being fostered off-site but are still available for adoption. They are all shown on this page.
2. How do I meet a pet I'm intereested in? During March, all adoptions will be conducted by appointment only. To get started, please complete one of the forms below.
Canine adoption form
Feline adoption form
Small animal adoption form
3. Can't adopt? Please consider becoming a foster.
Private Adoptions
If you can't find a pet at FAAS, check local pets available for adoption!
PHOTO CREDITS
Special thanks to FAAS staff, FAAS volunteers, and the professional photographers who provide photos and videos of our animals. Without you, we could not share these adorable faces. Thank you, Sheila Fitzgerald, Cristina Klein Photography and CMG Imagery.
Chevre
Breed: White rabbit
Personality: Unusually sweet and affectionate
Sex: Female
Age: 3 Years
Mr. Marmalade
Breed: Brown and black Guinea pig
Sex: Male
Weight: 3.9 lbs.
Pilsner
Breed: Rabbit
Personality: Sweet and curious
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 10 Months
Porter
Breed: Rabbit
Personality: Sweet and curious
Sex: Spayed Female
Age: 10 Months
Dora The Explorer
Personality: Affectionate and smart
Sex: Spayed Female
Weight: 72 lbs.
Age: 5 Years
Eugene
Personality: Gentle, playful, super-shy
Sex: Male
Weight: 16 lbs.
Age: 5 Years
Mozart
Personality: Sweet, goofy puppy
Sex: Male
Weight: 62 lbs.
Age: 1 Year 1 Month
Myute
Personality: Confident puppy energy
Sex: Male
Weight: 80 lbs.
Age: 1 Year
Ruthie
Personality: Eager to please
Sex: Spayed Female
Age: 5 Years
Fee: No adoption fee - I’ve been sponsored!
Samantha
Personality: Voted "Best Wigglebutt"
Sex: Female
Weight: 50 lbs
Age: 1 Year
Sugar
Personality: Lover girl
Sex: Female
Weight: 61 lbs.
Age: 1 Year 8 Months
Tia and Tamara
Personality: Wonderful sisters
Sex: Females
Weight: 42 lbs.
Age: 1 Year
IN FOSTER: Angel
Personality: Mr. Outgoing
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 52 lbs.
Age: 1 Year 2 Months
IN FOSTER: Hasbro
Personality: Calm mamacita
Sex: Female
Weight: 53 lbs
Age: 2 Years
IN FOSTER: Kazhem
Personality: Bashful hunk
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 85 lbs
Age: 4 Years
Fee: No adoption fee - I’ve been sponsored!
IN FOSTER: Mary
Personality: Lights up a room
Sex: Spayed Female
Weight: 63 lbs
Age: 7 Years
Fee: $55.00/no fee if adopter is 62 or older
IN FOSTER: Nelly
Personality: Endearing
Sex: Female
Weight: 52 lbs
Age: 2 Years
IN FOSTER: Ohana
Personality: Irrepressible pup
Sex: Spayed Female
Weight: 53 lbs
Age: 1.5 Years
IN FOSTER: Philly
Personality: Gentle giant
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 100 lbs
Age: 1.5 Years
IN FOSTER: Remi
Personality: Loving imp
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 55 lbs
Age: 3 Years
IN FOSTER: Sammy
Breed: German shepherd mix
Personality: Perfect family puppy
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 30 lbs
Age: 7 Months
IN FOSTER: Scooby Doo
Personality: Ludicrously cute
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 85 lbs.
Age: 2 Years
IN FOSTER: Simba
Personality: Meek sweetheart
Sex: Neutered Male
Weight: 53 lbs
Age: 11 Months
IN FOSTER: Tahoe
Personality: Sweet and easy
Sex: Male
Weight: 67 lbs
Age: 1 Years 6 Months
Flame
Breed: White and black medium hair
Personality: Sweet and affectionate
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 10 Months
Glen Coco
Breed: Orange tabby shorthair
Sex: Neutered Male
Age: 6 Years
Meg and Susie
Breed: Black short-hair and long-hair
Personality: Sweet 'n spicy
Sex: Spayed Females
Age: 11 Months
