Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)

FAAS cares for homeless companion animals until they find a new, loving home.

For questions regarding pet adoptions, please call (510) 337-8565.

The mission of Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is to shelter and care for abandoned companion animals, find them new homes, and to prevent animal cruelty through education and community programs.

FAAS was founded in 2009 by a small group of volunteers dedicated to raising funds for medical care for the animals at the Alameda Animal Shelter. In 2011, the volunteer group expanded to launch a “Save Our Shelter” campaign when city budget cuts were forcing the closure of the shelter. After several months of discussions with city officials, FAAS took over the management of the Alameda Shelter on January 1, 2012. The group expanded again and there are now 9 full and part-time staff and over 100 volunteers providing daily care to the more than 60 animals at the shelter. FAAS is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of individuals who either live or work in Alameda.

Adoption Policy
We ask that everyone in the household meet the potential new furry family member. Come look through the profiles of...
1590 Fortmann Way
Alameda, CA 94501
United States
BINGO

very friendly a little shy and nervous with handling easy to walk on leash overall a very nice dog

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COREY

a little shy at first but warms up fairly quickly nervous about leashing

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TOPANGA

a littel shy nervous initially warms up if given time

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MAGGIE

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COYOTE

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BRIE

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PATCHES

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PRECIOUS

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POGO

Pogo is bonded with his sister Sassy.

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SASSY

Sassy is bonded with her brother Pogo.

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ESTEBAN

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REBA MCENTIRE

Friendly and well socialized Needs a very active and dog savvy family ready to start some training to redirect her...

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BELLA

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DODGE

I AM BONDED TO JOURNEY! ADOPT US TOGETHER!

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JOURNEY

I AM BONDED TO DODGE! ADOPT US TOGETHER!

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SNOWSHOE

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MERLE

Merle is a shy but sweet young cattle dog mix. It takes him some time to acclimate to new people...

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MINNIE

friendly, loves affection. playful and mobile despite her age. has some pain/ medical issues that are still being resolved.

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BRIDGETTE

Notes from Bridgette's foster Bridgette is an excellent house guest, she is house broken and quiet. She loves going on...

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KODIAK

friendly can get anxious and frustrated, may whine and pace overall easy to handle, amenable to touch and restraint needs...

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CHEYENNE

a little aloof at first, high energy gal once she knows you she has the cutest smile, very sweet and...

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MINDY

a little shy and reserved at first warmed up fairly fast, especially when Mork is present playful, energetic sweet and...

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MORK

sweet and outgoing very big and can be strong when wants, but not overly challenging to handle playful and fun...

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SAMSON

friendly, people oriented a bit strong but easy to walk easy to handle playful and engaging can get excited but...

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JULIA CHILD

very nervous much more comfortable with other dogs around tolerates handling and touch even when scared playful, exuberant, affectionate a...

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GUY FIERI

very sweet, a little nervous at first would do best with another dog most likely fearful of crossing barriers -...

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COOKIE

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MARSHMALLOW

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SCRAPPY DOO

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PONYO

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COWBOY

I am a serious guy who likes to sit and wait when asked to. I love playing fetch with tennis...

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SASHA

Hi, I'm Sasha, a typical red Siberian husky: smart, opinionated, willful. I tolerate some handling but I don't love it....

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STAN LEE

very nervous and shy due to sight and hearing issues appears mostly blind and deaf per owner surrender, friendly with...

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BORDEAUX

very sweet, laid back. affectionate. pulls slightly on leash but easy to handle. well mannered. may be reactive to dogs...

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PAULA

real sweetheart, loves people. goofy and quirky. needs a little work on her manners, get excited and will jump up...

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BUNNY

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FREIDA

Notes from the foster: I have had Fraidy since Dec 1, and she is SLOWLY opening up! She still hides...

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DUCKY

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SCOOTS

Scoots is a very special pup, coming in as a stray we discovered that he has mobility issues from IVDD...

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BRUNO

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BAILEY

Friendly, super-smart Bailey always has a big smile on her face and knows all the basic commands. Sit, shake, down,...

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SAMANTHA

Samantha is a special young lady! Friendly, easy to walk, on the small side for an adult pittie mix. Impish,...

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GANDALF

Are you looking for a new head of household? Gandalf is looking for a CEO position with an understanding family...

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NELLY

Notes from Nelly's foster: I definitely fell in love with Nelly - and of course I did because she made...

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RUTHIE

Hi, I'm a shy but sweet cream-and-black German shepherd mix hoping to love someone who works at home. Having only...

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PORTER

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PILSNER

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KAZHEM

Kazhem is a very handsome, somewhat shy Akita mix who warms up slowly to new people. But once he is...

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