Looking to add a furry friend to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter! Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many animal shelters in Alameda and environs are still working to find forever homes for dozens of cats, dogs and other adorable critters coming through.
Across California, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located near you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start the search for a lovable new friend is at Friends Of The Alameda Animal Shelter, where Ale the rabbit is waiting patiently, or another local adoption center. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.
Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Romeo, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.
- Name: Romeo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Island Cat Resources And Adoption, Alameda, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Romeo is a handsome, outgoing, and affectionate tabby. He was spotted at a feral colony where he came right up…” Learn more
- Name: Ransom
- Species: Cat
- Location: Island Cat Resources And Adoption, Alameda, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “As you can see by this sweet guy’s photos, Handsome Ransom (HR) loves to be close to his people –…” Learn more
- Name: ALE
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Friends Of The Alameda Animal Shelter, 1590 Fortmann Way, Alameda, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Bunny Rabbit
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- Name: Tito
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Description: “On Sun Feb 14 10:19:51 PST 2021 Tito was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48463…” Learn more
- Name: Moe
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “On Tue Feb 16 17:30:06 PST 2021 Moe was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48464…” Learn more
- Name: Curly
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “On Wed Feb 17 07:11:34 PST 2021 Curly was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48465…” Learn more
- Name: Howdy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, German Shepherd Dog
- Description: “On Wed Feb 17 07:11:43 PST 2021 Howdy was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48349…” Learn more
- Name: Kobe
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “On Wed Feb 17 07:10:49 PST 2021 Kobe was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48325…” Learn more
- Name: Tito
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Description: “On Wed Feb 17 07:11:00 PST 2021 Tito was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48463…” Learn more
- Name: Holly
- Species: Cat
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “On Wed Feb 17 07:10:46 PST 2021 Holly was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48343…” Learn more
- Name: Moe
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oakland Animal Services, 1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “On Wed Feb 17 07:11:35 PST 2021 Moe was available. For current animal profile, images and videos please visit https://petportal.oaklandanimalservices.org/myapp/publicAnimalProfile/show/48464…” Learn more
- Name: Winnie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Two Dog Farms Inc, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Jindo Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Winnie is about 5 months old and recently arrived in rescue with her brother, Roo, and mother, Kanga. We expect…” Learn more
- Name: Roo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Two Dog Farms Inc, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Jindo Labrador Retriever Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “ROO is about 5 months old and recently arrived in rescue with his sister, Winnie, and mother, Kanga. We expect…” Learn more
- Name: Lola
- Species: Dog
- Location: East Bay Spca Oakland Adoption Center, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
- Description: “Hello there, I’m Lola and I’m a Go-Getter! I’m an Australian Shepherd mix weighing 44 lbs. and I’m estimated to…” Learn more
- Name: Queenie
- Species: Dog
- Location: East Bay Spca Oakland Adoption Center, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Australian Shepherd
- Description: “Queenie is an American Pit Bull weighing 67 lbs and estimated to be 5 years old. She is a beautifully…” Learn more
- Name: Vance
- Species: Cat
- Location: East Bay Spca Oakland Adoption Center, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi, my name is Vance. Look really closely – I’m NOT all black. I have a tiny little white spot…” Learn more
- Name: Liliana
- Species: Cat
- Location: East Bay Spca Oakland Adoption Center, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi, my name is Liliana, and I’m a 5-year-old grey tabby female cat! My friends would describe me as a…” Learn more
- Name: Cadin
- Species: Cat
- Location: East Bay Spca Oakland Adoption Center, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hello, my name is Cadin and my friends here in the shelter think of my as a sidekick. I sure…” Learn more
- Name: Panda
- Species: Cat
- Location: East Bay Spca Oakland Adoption Center, 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “Hello, my name is Panda! I am a 10 month old domestic long hair black and white. I’m half of…” Learn more
- Name: Phoebe
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Pit Bull Rescue, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, English Bulldog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “This special gal is Phoebe. She recently had surgery to remove cherry eye in both of her eyes, as well…” Learn more
- Name: Abbey
- Species: Dog
- Location: California Pit Bull Rescue, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Cattle Dog
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “My name is Abbey and I am a happy, healthy pint-sized gal. I am smart and silly and enjoy the…” Learn more
- Name: Molly
- Species: Cat
- Location: Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “For more information about this animal, including next steps for adoption, please visit www.berkeleyhumane.org” Learn more
- Name: Chamomile
- Species: Cat
- Location: Berkeley Humane, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “For more information about this animal, including next steps for adoption, please visit www.berkeleyhumane.org” Learn more
- Name: Lady Peep
- Species: Dog
- Location: Bad Rap, Oakland, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier French Bulldog Mix
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “STROLLER DOG! Lady Peep is a Shorty Bull with a big, happy personality and lust for life. Unfortunately she’s got…” Learn more
- Name: Cameron
- Species: Dove
- Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
- Description: “King pigeon Cameron was rescued by a Good Samaritan after suffering a hawk strike. This is a clever, amiable bird…” Learn more
- Name: Alice
- Species: Dove
- Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
- Description: “Alice is a young King pigeon who was rescued by San Francisco Animal Care & Control and transferred to Palomacy….” Learn more
- Name: Sandy
- Species: Dove
- Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
- Description: “Please apply to adopt http://www.pigeonrescue.org/birds/apply-to-foster-or-adopt/” Learn more
- Name: Mooney w/ Bitsy
- Species: Dove
- Location: Palomacy Pigeon And Dove Adoptions, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Extra Large, Male, Pigeon
- Description: “Update 2/14/21: Mooney married Bitsy on Valentine’s Day! This is Mooney, a melty snuggle bug who survived a predator attack…” Learn more
- Name: Twiggy and Muggins
- Species: Dog
- Location: Fairy Tails, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Golden Retriever Chihuahua Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Twiggy and Muggins are a bonded pair. They sleep together in their crate. They are well loved dogs. They are…” Learn more
- Name: Norman
- Species: Dog
- Location: Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, 268 Bush Street #4322, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “1-2 yrs old young male chocolate Lab “Norman” Background. This guy is currently at Marin Humane in Novato. The staff…” Learn more
- Name: Bruno
- Species: Dog
- Location: Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, 268 Bush Street #4322, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Description: “Bruno – 9-Year-Old Male Yellow Lab, Neutered, 84 Pounds Background: Bruno was surrendered to Lab Rescue by a family in…” Learn more
- Name: Carly
- Species: Cat
- Location: Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue, PO Box 411013, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Torbie
- Description: “Hi! My name is Carly! I was rescued at Sacramento SPCA. One day I was in my comfy home and…” Learn more
- Name: Zoe
- Species: Cat
- Location: Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue, PO Box 411013, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Siamese Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “Hi! My name is Zoe! I was rescued at Sacramento SPCA. My previous human’s health suddenly began declining and was…” Learn more
- Name: Marcel
- Species: Cat
- Location: Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue, PO Box 411013, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tabby Domestic Short Hair Mix
- Description: “Hi! My name is Marcel! I was rescued from SF Animal Care & Control. I have a history of seizures…” Learn more
- Name: Spirit
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Shepherd Husky Mix
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Spirit! Spirit is a spunky, active Shepherd/Husky mix…” Learn more
- Name: jackal
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Shepherd Husky Mix
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Jackal! This wiggly hunk of love can’t wait…” Learn more
- Name: Beary
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Shepherd
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Beary is a darling senior boy who can’t wait…” Learn more
- Name: Misty
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Chihuahua
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.” Learn more
- Name: Sasha
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Leonberger
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Sasha! This very shy girl is new to…” Learn more
- Name: Heathcliff 8636
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Description: “Here comes Heathcliff, moseying on his way looking for love. He may have a hitch in his gait, but he…” Learn more
- Name: Pearl 8601
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Description: “Pearl is a gem of a hound, with her floppy ears, big soulful eyes, lovely smile and gorgeous tricolor coat….” Learn more
- Name: Teagan 8620
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Description: “Tegan is a big eared lap lover, giver of teeny gentle kisses (she’ll even kiss your ears!), and melter of…” Learn more
- Name: Garvey 8591
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “Meet good guy Garvey! He’s a calm, easy going fellow with a party animal side: when he’s feeling the fun…” Learn more
- Name: Brewster
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Chihuahua Miniature Pinscher Mix
- Description: “Brewster, Brewster, Brewster!!! This little guy is a really fun addition to any home. He’s small enough to fit in…” Learn more
- Name: Jet 8626
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Terrier
- Description: “Jet is a lovey dovey girl, always ready to give kisses. She may have impaired vision, but she sure knows…” Learn more
- Name: Vega 8609
- Species: Dog
- Location: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, 255 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Terrier
- Description: “Vega is a small terrier fellow in search of a cozy bed and a loving heart. This lovely gent is…” Learn more
- Name: Snax
- Species: Dog
- Location: Rocket Dog Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Cattle Dog Corgi Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “***PLEASE READ SNAX’S BIO CAREFULLY. ONLY APPS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT THEY HAVE READ SNAX’S BIO WILL BE CONSIDERED*** Snax…” Learn more
- Name: Dale
- Species: Cat
- Location: Andreas Dream Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “My full name is Handsome Dale- although I mostly go by Dale. I’m a 1 year old sophisticated kitty. I…” Learn more
- Name: Dereka
- Species: Cat
- Location: Andreas Dream Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi! I am Dereka and I am a bonded pair with my sister Dezzy (short hair calico). We are a…” Learn more
- Name: Dezzy
- Species: Cat
- Location: Andreas Dream Rescue, San Francisco, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Calico
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “Hi! I am Dezzy and I am a bonded pair with my sister Dereka (orange/white medium hair). We are a…” Learn more
- Name: Stella
- Species: Cat
- Location: Love All Pawz Rescue, San Leandro, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Stella is a sweet but shy 6 month old girl. She would love a home with her sister Oreo or…” Learn more
- Name: Oreo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Love All Pawz Rescue, San Leandro, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Cats
- Description: “Oreo is an active 6 month old girl. She is very playful and needs a home either with her sister,…” Learn more
- Name: Virginia
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underdog Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Chihuahua
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet adorable 9 pound and five-year-old Virginia the Chihuahua. She’s an adorable girl who can be shy at first but…” Learn more
- Name: Georgia
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underdog Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet one-year-old and 50 pound Georgia the blue pitty girl. She needs a family that will commit to long-term training,…” Learn more
- Name: Mississippi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Underdog Animal Rescue, Lafayette, CA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Meet adorable one-year-old and 50 pound Mississippi the gorgeous fawn pittie. She is a total puppy who needs a family…” Learn more
