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FOAS seeks Bilingual Adoption Coordinator (Spanish/English)
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The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is hiring for a [Continue reading] about FOAS seeks Bilingual Adoption Coordinator (Spanish/English)
SPRING into Action at Oakland Animal Services!
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You've been hearing from us for over a year now about how desperately overcrowded we are with large dogs at Oakland Animal Services. As the City of Oakland's open admission shelter, we don't say "no" to incoming dogs. In 2022, we took in an average … [Continue reading] about SPRING into Action at Oakland Animal Services!
Blind date with a dog at Oakland Animal Services
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We're adding some extra fun to our dog adoption process on Saturday, February 10th! If you're feeling lucky, our matchmakers will find a canine blind date for you! … [Continue reading] about Blind date with a dog at Oakland Animal Services
An announcement from OAS Director Ann Dunn
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I want to share that I have resigned my position as Oakland Animal Services (OAS) Director. My end date is not certain as I am committed to staying until a new director is hired. This was an incredibly difficult decision for me to make. I have … [Continue reading] about An announcement from OAS Director Ann Dunn
FOAS seeks Dog Foster Program Assistant
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The Friends of Oakland Animal Services (FOAS) is hiring for a Dog Foster Program Assistant. Under general supervision, the Dog Foster Program Assistant works in close collaboration with the two Dog Foster … [Continue reading] about FOAS seeks Dog Foster Program Assistant