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Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)

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Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS)

FAAS cares for homeless companion animals until they find new loving homes.
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FAAS’s mission is to shelter and care for abandoned companion animals, find them new homes, and prevent animal cruelty through education and outreach. Through a unique public-private partnership, FAAS has managed the open-intake City of Alameda Animal Shelter since 2012. With innovative programs, community partnerships, and a passionate base of volunteers and donors, each year FAAS saves on averag

e 97% of the nearly 1,000 lost, abandoned, and homeless animals who enter the city’s shelter. Readers of Alameda Magazine have recognized FAAS as the community’s Best Nonprofit Group for seven consecutive years.

11/26/2024

Happy update time! Remember Guy Fieri, one of the three "chef" puppies who came to us scared of EVERYTHING (passing through a door, eg) after spending their first months stuck in a crate? They all blossomed at the shelter, and eventually became very adoptable young dogs who eventually all went to great homes.

Guy is now named Butter, and his adopters recently sent us updates on this special boy. We couldn't be happier to get this update! Here's what his "mom," Arielle, wrote us:

We love our little Butter boy and he is just the happiest dog. He and Kona love each other very much so and love to run around the house together.

I am still trying to get him to gain a little more weight, but he has gained much more muscle. His walking has improved greatly but he still trips over himself at times. [FAAS note: Butter likely has a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia. There's no cure but it can get better with time if everything lines up.]

He’s also gotten quite fast when he runs, and often runs into Kona to stop himself.

The more he’s moving, the better he’s getting. On days that I am home, I do my best to walk them over 2 miles. Or to take them to my grandmothers property where they can run around in an enclosed large space.

I’ve noticed he doesn’t run like a normal dog, rather he canters like a horse [FAAS note: 🥰❤🥰❤!!!] and when he really gets going it’s more of a hopping motion. We have some stairs at that property and we’ve been slowly trying to see how he does with them. He’s great at going up…down not so much but we are working on that! Usually he will lean against my leg as we go down together.

He’s the life of the party, everyone who meets him loves him. His stress and anxiety have gone down much more, we still find things everyday that he’s scared of like wooden bridges haha but he has so much more confidence in the world. His new favorite activity is either running after Kona when I throw a ball or to stick his head out the window on car rides.

We are so glad we got him, he really completes the family.

11/25/2024

FAAS South Shore❣️
Look at all these beautiful, lovey fuzzies looking for a home❣️
This week we are open Wednesday 11-5pm.
Saturday/Sunday 11-5pm 💓🐈‍⬛🐈💓
:: photos by our amazing volunteer Paul M ::

11/24/2024

Buster Brown is posing sooooo hard in the bigger photo -- maybe hoping someone will want to take him home forever if he has the perfect expression! 💕❤

We love this guy sooo much and are on a mission to get him adopted into a forever home by Christmas 🎁🎄. He is a GREAT dog and has been with us for 1.5 years -- far too long for any dog, much such a loving, affectionate dog as Buster.

It's crazy to us that Buster Brown hasn't found a home yet. He is cuddly, happy, loving, housetrained, easygoing, and just a wonderful boy. He LOVES (most) people and (most) dogs, but he's 7 and a little selective -- preferring calmer dogs who aren't in his face.

His previous foster is over the moon about him, but couldn't keep him. "He is very affectionate and loyal and greet you with a big smile. We did some off leash training, and he had good recall, it was really adorable seeing him run towards you.

"Buster Brown is the sweetest boy and he is ready to plug & play as your devoted companion in his next home."

Please help us get him a loving home in time for Christmas. Here's his bio page - https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/.../dogs/buster-brown/ . Please share widely! (He is currently in a foster home again! So if you're interested please call us at 510-337-8565 and we'll arrange a meetup.)

BTW his adoption has been sponsored by someone who loves him a lot, so no fee when you adopt Buster!

11/23/2024

3 month old shepherd mix Tidus is still looking for his forever home!

Tidus is still in the shark teeth phase, so a dog savvy home would be ideal. Another confident dog in the home would also be a plus to help redirect some of that puppy energy!

All FAAS canine adopters receive behavior resources so we will make sure you and Tidus are set up for success.

Apply online or stop by during open hours to bust this good boy out of the shelter!

11/21/2024

🧺FAAS needs laundry help!🧺
🦮🦮And dog walkers! 🦮

Would you like to help FAAS on these rainy days (and beyond)? One of our washers and one of our dryers have stopped working, and mountains of laundry have piled up!

Helping our animals have clean towels and bedding 🛏️ and toys 🧸 is as easy as stopping by the main shelter (1590 Fortmann Way) and picking up a bag or two of laundry and bringing it back clean. The bags full of laundry are currently in front of the shelter, and you can pop inside to get detergent (we use Tide original detergent).

In addition, our doggos still need walks, even if it's raining. 🌧️ We could use some volunteers from the community to stop by and walk a dog or two. It's as easy as coming to the shelter, getting matched with a dog, leaving your keys or ID, and enjoying a stroll along the waterfront with a very grateful shelter dog. 🌂

Public dog-walking hours are from 11-2pm every day but Monday, so please stop on by on your lunch break any time!

11/20/2024

🥰🧪👩🏾‍🔬Buster Brown's DNA test 🧪👨🏻‍🔬🥰

💳💶$10 gift card to The Thrifty Kitty for closest guess! 💳💶(See below for details)

This guy! He's a low-riding, 60-pound bundle of love with the most endearing smile. He's been with us for 1.5 years, and we got to wondering what the ingredients are that make our beloved Buster Brown the delectable, sweet, funny snugglebug he is.

One of his many fans bought a DNA test, and in these photos you can see how he patiently put up with getting his mouth swabbed. Being Buster, he wouldn't do it unless he was sitting on a good friend's lap. It's that spoonful of sugar that helped the swab go in!

And now we wait!

What breeds do you think went into creating this very special boy? You can see more pics on his bio page, if you need an assist https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/adopt/dogs/buster-brown/

Comment below with your best guess, in the order from what he's the most of to what he's the least of. The winner will receive a $10 to our much-loved thrift shop, The Thrifty Kitty. It may take a couple weeks or so (they say 2-3) before we have results, so you have time to guess! (No more than two guesses per person, please!)

11/19/2024

🎁 Help Buster Brown find a forever home before the holidays! ❤

This dear, sweet, much-loved ❣️ boy has been with FAAS for about 1.5 years now. We can't understand why Buster Brown hasn't found a home yet. He is cuddly, happy, loving, housetrained, easygoing, and just a great boy. He LOVES (most) people and dogs, but he's 7 and a little selective -- preferring calmer dogs who aren't in his face.

He's pictured here with a recent foster, Carol, who had him for more than two months and ADORES him. (She couldn't keep him longer, as heartbreaking as it was for her.) In Carol's words:

"Buster Brown is ready for his next home. He is house trained, I was in the office 9 to 5 three days a week and he just loved to nap during the day. He loves to cuddle while watching Netflix and is also very social he was able to play with small dogs and he loves it when people give him belly rubs.

"He is very affectionate and loyal and greet you with a big smile. We did some off leash training, and he had good recall, it was really adorable seeing him run towards you.

"Buster Brown is the sweetest boy and he is ready to plug & play as your devoted companion in his next home."

Please help us get him a loving home in time for the holiday season. We're going to be campaigning hard to give him the life he so deserves so you'll be seeing Buster a bunch in the coming days and weeks til he gets a home! Here's his bio page - https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/adopt/dogs/buster-brown/ . Please share widely!

BTW his adoption has been sponsored by one of his many fans, so no fee when you adopt Buster!

11/19/2024

Our very own Long John Silver -- who was rescued from the terrible hoarding situation a few months back and had to have a leg amputated -- has made it into Newsweek! We couldn't be more excited for this sweet, affectionate boy who has gone through so much! You can read his story here: https://www.newsweek.com/senior-cat-leg-amputation-rescue-hoarder-home-1987347

His fosters say he bounced back almost immediately after surgery, and is one of the most wonderful, friendly cats they've ever fostered or adopted. We're hoping he'll find a forever home soon! Thank you, Newsweek for telling his story!

11/18/2024

🚨 Lost Cat Alert 🚨
Harry Spotter, who went missing on 11/14/2024 near 325 Pacific Avenue (Third Street and Cypress) in Alameda.

Harry is a 15-year-old, domestic long-haired cat. He’s white with a black face, ears, and tail and has several large black spots on his body. He weighs about 15 pounds and is neutered, but he doesn’t have a collar or a microchip.

If you’ve seen Harry or have any information, please contact Barbara at 510-381-5563 (texting is fine) or email her at [email protected].

11/17/2024

Found dog, male on Webster and marina village parkway. If you know this cutie or he’s yours, please come by 1590 Fortmann Way from 11-5pm or give us a call 510-337-8565

11/17/2024

Adopt Hudson! 2yr old dogue de Bordeaux / pittie mix

If you’re looking for a big dog that loves cuddling and snuggling (and dancing) Hudson is the dog for you.

Great with other dogs, loves people, potty trained. Hudson is working on his love/hate relationship with squirrels. He is a typical adolescent dog, who is mostly well behaved, but has his spurts of energy moments. He is incredibly food motivated, and will excel with an adopter who wants to continue his training.

11/16/2024

Do you recognize any of these kitties?
The two on the left were found on the base. The handsome flame point male was found near San Antonio & Hawthorne
Give us a call 510-337-8565

11/16/2024

Do you recognize either of these dogs? On the left male pitbull found by Jean Sweeney park 11/12. On the right female Chihuahua found behind Spritzers café on Central Avenue today 11/15.
Give us a call 510-337-8565

11/14/2024

Look! It's Arooooooooooba!

We love this pic of Aruba, taken by the hubby of one of our volunteers.

Aruba is a sweet, fun, expressive GEM of a husky! Read all about her on her bio page. https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/adopt/dogs/aruba/

11/13/2024

Is it “the Creation of Cat?” Nope, just the fabulous Mr. Diamond, who makes our conference room shine as bright as the Sistine Chapel with his residency.

Mr. Diamond has been busy wooing our staff & volunteers. He is curious, funny, playful, affectionate- the whole package. He has been known to affectionately nibble ears and cling sloth-like to arms, but all in good fun of course.

Make every day a masterpiece with Mr. Diamond- apply online or stop by during open hours to meet this one of a kind kitty 💎

11/13/2024

🐱🐱 Urgent Pet Food Pantry need! Canned cat food 🐱🐱
🎁🎊 Plus holiday goody-bag treats 🎊🎁

Our Pet Food Pantry is out of canned cat food! Sesame (gray tabby) and Cobalt want to let you know we'd be so grateful for donations of (non Rx) canned cat food for our upcoming Pet Food Pantry, Nov. 23.

In addition, we’d love to prepare holiday goodie bags for the cats and dogs in our care, so any treat donations would be greatly appreciated as well!

Please bring your donations to our main shelter. You can leave it in the donation bin in front of the shelter or bring it into the shelter. If you prefer to order online, please have it shipped to FAAS, 1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA 94501.

Thank you sooooo much for helping make the holidays bright for these dear animals!

PS Sesame and Cobalt are sweet, fun, adorable kittens who are available for adoption! Come see them at our main shelter any day but Monday from 12-4.

11/12/2024

🐰 Adoption Spotlight: Meet Mango! 🐰

Looking for a lovable, hop-timistic companion? Mango is a sweet, 3-year-old mini rabbit with a big heart! He may be small in size, but his personality is huge. Friendly, social, and always ready to make new friends, Mango is calm yet curious and loves spending time with people. He’s the perfect companion for anyone wanting a gentle, affectionate bunny to brighten up their home.

For more information, visit https://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/adopt/private/mango/

Note: FAAS Private Adoptions is a referral service only and is not involved in the adoption process. Please contact the owner directly for details.

11/12/2024

If you've got a break coming up Thanksgiving week, please consider bringing one of our good, sweet animals home for a few days. They're so deserving of a break from shelter life, and could use a recharge in a caring environment.

We'll provide the food, bowls, bedding. leash, a travel crate (if needed), and anything else they may need! All they need is your loving home!

Please call us at 510-337-8565 and ask about fostering for Thanksgiving break, or write Monica Fischer, community engagement manager, at [email protected].

(If having a foster on Thanksgiving day itself is too much, we can take him/her back. We're grateful for any time away they can get!)

Address

1590 Fortmann Way
Alameda, CA
94501

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Website

http://www.alamedaanimalshelter.org/

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