Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

The volunteer support organization for the City of Alameda's animal shelter, funding and staffing programmes that help the shelter place cats and dogs from the island community.

Adoption fee From $98
Hours Wed 11am-7pm, Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon-Tue
Areas served City of Alameda, California
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $98

Adult cat $98; kitten (6 months and under) $122

Requirements

Must be at least 18 with valid state ID and allowed to have pets where you live.

How it works

Complete a brief adoption questionnaire, then staff help match and introduce you to animals. Most adoptions go home same-day, no appointment required during open hours. Children 12 and under must be present.

Location

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The area

Alameda County at a glance

Population 1,649,473
Housing units 637,212
Est. households with a cat 192,037

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Adult cats are $98 and kittens 6 months and under are $122.

What are your hours?

Wednesday 11am-7pm and Thursday through Sunday 11am-5pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Is there more than one location?

Yes. Alongside the main shelter, the organization runs a FAAS South Shore location in Alameda.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter at (510) 337-8565 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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