Lake Merritt Dog Park (a.k.a. Lakeview Dog Play Area)

Lake Merritt Dog Park (a.k.a. Lakeview Dog Play Area) This was the PROPOSED dog play area for Lake Merritt. We're keeping the page active for outreach on dog parks in Oakland and dog ownership. http://bit.ly/MXpNPZ
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We, the dog owners and lovers of Oakland, support all varieties of dog parks, big and small, and we know that with the ban on dogs in most Oakland parks, every off-leash area is extremely important. The Lakeview Dog Play Area needs your support. Send an email in the next 24 hours to convince the city that dog owners deserve space in this neighborhood. We’ve made it extremely simple to send a note

of support with our form letter: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/iK0Af4f29x1L45I084b1O
You can use it as-is, or use our talking point to write your own letter. Talking Points:

Dog play area provides social space for people with dogs. Dog play area approved in Lake Merritt Master Plan and by the Parks Commission (2006 and 2010). Proposed plan gives us a legal space to go with our dogs. This busy neighborhood needs this amenity so we don’t have to drive to Alameda and Berkeley every day. The multi-use park has room for dogs, kids, soccer and more.

*Want to help spread the word? Download a flyer or petition from our Google Docs folder!

09/14/2023
05/11/2023

It's Thursday May 11, and we are urgently in need of dog adopters - if you're ready, stop on by Oakland Animal Services TODAY! We're open from noon to 7 pm with no appointment required for adoptions. Matchmakers are standing by, and we're waiving adoption fees from today through Sunday!

In addition to our shelter-resident dogs, we will have these adoptable dogs visiting (or on call) from their foster homes.

Check them all out and stop on by!

tinyurl.com/OASDogs

04/20/2023

We need more dog fosters! Short term, medium term, long term, medical fosters, we need them all! Our shelter is full full full, and the more dogs we can get into foster homes, the better for all the dogs in our care! Even if you can only help out for a few days, that's a help to us!

We've got lots of different dogs looking for all kinds of fosters from active youngsters to snoozy seniors and everything in between!

Fostering a dog not only helps the dog that you foster, but also gives us space to help more dogs in the shelter.

Why foster? There are as many reasons as there are people, but here are some of the ones we love:
🧡 You're not in a position to make a long commitment, but want the companionship of a dog right now
🧡 You have some tennis balls that aren't going to fetch themselves
🧡 Your resident dog wants a friend
🧡 You want to help us get to know everything about a dog so we can find their perfect forever home
🧡 You want the joy of helping a dog in need
🧡 Your furniture doesn't have enough dog hair on it yet
🧡 You've always wondered what kind of dog you might love and fostering gives you a chance to learn
🧡 You need some help establishing a regular walking habit
🧡 You want to confirm there's a dog-shaped hole in your life by putting a dog in there
🧡 You really want to do extra laundry

Whatever your reasons, we'd love to help you learn more about our dog fostering program and needs. Submit an application at the link below to learn more. No commitment until you're ready to make a commitment!

Potential fosters can also join our foster group here. Please be sure to answer the screening questions when you request to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/300267118919589

Even if you can't foster, you can help us get the word out by sharing this post with your friends and neighbors who might be able to help us out!

tinyurl.com/FosterOAS

03/21/2023

If you missed our first Town Hall Meeting of 2023, featuring OAS Director Ann Dunn, we've got the recording ready for you to listen to!

You can also register for the upcoming sessions now as well! Mark your calendars and make plans to join us live.

📌March 15 recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/8E60KdjRRUrXAyhyfJdxMqHyiOdh7SXt6bMI_PjAWo5p3pjEIJY0_y3ijXgg0CjJ.ZwgLgwo15VoEl7F8

📌April 12: How OAS makes outcome decisions (e.g. adoption, transfer to other organizations, and euthanasia). Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu6hqTsjEt2idHmYrf9CLuaCTD4pRZOD

📌May 10: Understanding what animal control officers do. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModOqsqj4sGN3pQeSEJB5vMmqle_fOhRtp

📌June 7: Specific topics around cats. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdO6sqzIvHdByKj3reoIe9hnLlgv82pGk

📌July 12: Specific topics around dogs. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sfuCopjMjH9beNP10WeqEzmgbGtBVPhSu

Help meet their goal.
02/17/2023

Help meet their goal.

You may have heard that recently, over 30 dogs were seized by Animal Control Officers and brought into OAS for urgent care. They were found living in unsanitary conditions -- in a feces-and-urine-soaked apartment -- and were severely neglected.These dogs required immediate medical treatment,&nb...

01/11/2023

From Thursday, January 12th through Monday, January 16th Oakland Animal Services will extend hours, waive adoption fees, and expedite the adoption process with the goal of finding homes for 50 big dogs by January 16th. Please help spread the word! https://hubs.la/Q01xyRMh0

11/16/2022

The poisonous mushrooms have returned after the recent rains, and a puppy has already died from eating one.

10/03/2022

We need more dog fosters! Short term, medium term, long term, we need them all! Our shelter is full full full, and the more dogs we can get into foster homes, the better for all the dogs in our care! Even if you can only help out for a few days, that's a help to us!

Oyster (pictured below) is a big boy at 72 lbs who is a total sweetheart of a dog who needs a foster. He's 3 yrs old and ready for adventure, he has done well with other dogs. Best in an active home with adults, as he could bowl over a youngster!

If Oyster's not your size or speed, we've got lots of different dogs looking for all kinds of fosters from active youngsters to snoozy seniors and everything in between!

Fostering a dog not only helps the dog that you foster, but also gives us space to help more dogs in the shelter.

Why foster? There are as many reasons as there are people, but here are some of the ones we love:

🧡 You're not in a position to make a long commitment, but want the companionship of a dog right now
🧡 You have some tennis balls that aren't going to fetch themselves
🧡 Your resident dog wants a friend
🧡 You want to help us get to know everything about a dog so we can find their perfect forever home
🧡 You want the joy of helping a dog in need
🧡 Your furniture doesn't have enough dog hair on it yet
🧡 You've always wondered what kind of dog you might love and fostering gives you a chance to learn
🧡 You need some help establishing a regular walking habit
🧡 You want to confirm there's a dog-shaped hole in your life by putting a dog in there
🧡 You really want to do extra laundry

Whatever your reasons, we'd love to help you learn more about our dog fostering program and needs. Every Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. we have a foster open house, where you can stop by 1101 29th Avenue Oakland and see what it's all about. Or, you can submit an application at the link below to learn more. No commitment until you're ready to make a commitment!

Potential fosters can also join our foster group here. Please be sure to answer the screening questions when you request to join. https://www.facebook.com/groups/300267118919589

Even if you can't foster, you can help us get the word out by sharing this post with your friends and neighbors who might be able to help us out!

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/how-to-help/fostering-animals/

08/25/2022
08/14/2022

Harmful algal blooms (HABs), also known as red tides, are currently impacting area waterways. Per the California Water Control Board’s guidance, it is highly recommended that people and their pets stay out of the water until the blooms dissipate. Contact with the algae blooms can cause skin irritation and burning eyes in humans and can cause more dangerous effects on dogs.

More info:
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http://ow.ly/WPfu50Kgqsa
County of Alameda, CA - Government

06/24/2022
06/22/2022
05/13/2022

The pool was scheduled to be closed for renovations so the city created time for dogs to take over and go for a swim.

05/03/2022

We need your help! All of our dog kennels are completely full and we have new animals entering the shelter every day. We have an unprecedented number of large dogs (almost 100!) currently available for adoption, and we urgently need homes for these dogs.

Please come by to adopt a large dog! We have wonderful dogs to fit your household and lifestyle, and our matchmakers will help you find the perfect match.

We are extending our adoption hours this week, May 5-8, and will be open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12 to 7 pm, and Sunday from 12 to 3 pm. Additionally, thanks to Bissell , adoption fees will be just $20 for all animals.

Check out the Adoptable Pets and How to Adopt pages on our website to learn more about our adoptable animals and adoption process. Please help spread the word!

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/

Address

MacArthur Boulevard & Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA
94610

Website

http://www.youtube.com/user/Lakeviewdog

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