East Bay SPCA- Oakland Adoption Center
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs by enriching the human-animal bond through respected and accessible expertise. We believe all people, regardless of their background or access to resources, should be able to experience the joys of the human-animal bond.
A Legacy of Compassion
Founded in 1874, we are proud to be one of the oldest shelters in the country and one of the most innovative in our region. As an independent local non-profit, we are not affiliated with any national organization, ensuring that our resources remain dedicated to the specific needs of our community.
How We Care for Animals
We are much more than a shelter, acting as a hub of support for both animals and their people. While in our care, every animal receives expert medical attention, professional behavior training, and plenty of loving attention and socialization to ensure they are ready for their next chapter.
Finding Your Perfect Companion
We love bringing humans and animals together, and our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step of the adoption process. Whether you are looking to adopt or simply want to learn more about our methods, we prioritize transparency and care to ensure every animal finds the perfect, loving home they deserve.
Start Your Journey Today
Ready to meet your new best friend? We invite you to browse our current list of adoptable dogs and cats on our website or visit us in person at our Oakland or Dublin Adoption Centers to see who is waiting to meet you. Join us in creating more stories of hope and transformation by connecting with our compassionate community today.
- Knowledgeable and helpful staff
- Clean and well-maintained facilities
- Inflexible adoption appointment policies
10/12 - Meet Arya, Oreo, Shellsea, Shortcake and S’mores, plus Loki: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
10/9 - California shelter helps Kauai Humane Society amid Lowell recovery
The East Bay SPCA in Oakland, California, took in five dogs from the Kauai Humane Society.
10/5 - Meet Jujubee, Aloha, Huncho, Charlotte and Cookie: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
9/28 - Meet Koah, Genesis, Finn, Capybara and Blue, plus Hobbs: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
9/21 - Meet Oreo, Catniss, Eclipse, Bunny and Olive, plus Tobias: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
9/19 - Oakland: East Bay Spca Takes In Five Dogs As Lucas Fire Strains Lake County Shelter
The East Bay SPCA has taken in five dogs from Lakeport to help free up space at Lake County Animal Care & Control as the Lucas Fire continues to burn.
9/14 - Meet Toto, Coachella, Milo, Georgie and Stevie, plus Snazzy: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
9/7 - Meet Oreo, Rascal, Daisy, Princess Arianna and Pearl: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
8/31 - Jimbo, Terk, Penny, Lucky, plus Zelda and Zion: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
8/24 - Meet Proud Mary, Rascal, Dakota, Gina and Joey: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
8/10 - Meet Benny, Mrs. Moose, Gambit, Kiki and Bugzby: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
8/3 - Bay Area Shelters Participating in Clear the Shelters
Alameda County Allie’s Pals Cat Rescue Pleasanton, CAAdoption Specials / Promotions: Every adoption from Allie’s Pals Cat Rescue makes a triple impact: you take home a fully vetted and socialized cat or kitten, open a foster space for another animal in need, and help sponsor a spay or neuter at a local shelter. Adoption Event at East Dublin PetSmart Date:…
8/3 - Meet Arya, Ashia, Daphne, Elvira and Selby: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
7/27 - East Bay pets of the week for July 31
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
7/20 - Meet Biscuit and Bagel, Max, Lexi, Blue and Green, plus Chuckie: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
7/13 - Meet Mel, Artemis, Mystique, Molly and Pauly Boy, plus Bebe: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
7/9 - 16 puppies rescued from Bay Area Walmart parking lot
Sixteen puppies found wandering in a Walmart parking lot in Livermore are being cared for by the East Bay SPCA after a person brought them to the shelter. One puppy was hit by a car and died.
7/6 - Meet Johnnie and Donnie, Bambi, Sinatra, Leo and Amy: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
6/29 - Meet Serafina, Kevin, Applejack, Ava and Avery, plus Shiro: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
6/3 - In brief: East Bay SPCA waives fees for California Adopt-a-Pet Day
The event is happening this Saturday only at the organization’s locations in Oakland and Dublin.
5/28 - East Bay SPCA to waive adoption fees for dogs, puppies to ease shelter population - Local News Matters
The East Bay SCPA is offering free adoptions for dogs and puppies over 6 months old for four days beginning on Thursday, the organization The East Bay SPCA is waiving adoption fees for dogs and puppies older than 6 months through Sunday as shelters face rising animal intakes and growing demand for pet support services.
5/25 - Meet Jessie, Bogo, Moira, Wednesday Addams and Morticia Addams, plus Harris: East Bay pets of the week
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
5/20 - The Lake Merritt Dog Contest Is the Best Thing That’s Ever Happened
Voting is live for the extremely pure fifth annual Oakland event, in which ‘every dog is the best dog.’
5/4 - East Bay pets of the week for May 8
Area shelters’ dogs and cats need their “forever” homes.
10/9 - Some of the kitties in our care got a little extra fall enrichment with mini pumpkins! 🎃🐈⬛ As you can see, the reviews were… mixed.
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9/30 - Introducing Puppy Playschool: playtime with a purpose! 🐶🐾 Our Behavior & Training team is excited to launch a brand-new drop-in social for puppies up to 18 weeks old. Puppy Playschool is our hourlong, drop-in social designed to help puppies learn healthy play AND how to stay calm around other dogs. Each session starts with skill-building, followed by structured, supervised play with thoughtfully paired playmates. While some puppies play, others practice calmly watching and waiting their turn, an important skill for navigating the world as they grow. Puppy Playschool is available at both Oakland and Dublin Adoption Centers. 🌟 Visit the link in our bio to learn more and sign up for a session!
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9/29 - Wrapping up Hunger Action Month by looking back at what we’ve accomplished from January to July this year! Hunger doesn’t end in September, and our mission is to continue improving and expanding our Pet Food Pantry program to support even more pets and families throughout the rest of the year and beyond. You make this support for pets and their families possible. Donations help us keep our pantry stocked and pets with the people who love them. You can help by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List or dropping off donations at our Oakland and Dublin Adoption Centers. 🌟 Click the link in our bio to purchase items for donation and have them sent directly to us, or stop by one of our adoption centers to leave items in our donation bins.
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9/25 - We can could see it! 👀🐺 What do you think? Uncanny resemblance or a bit of a stretch?
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9/23 - Come on a field trip with Oreo! 🥾🐾 Oreo recently traded the shelter for the trails and spent the day exploring with one of our volunteers and a canine hiking buddy. This goofy and energetic 2-year-old Pittie mix had plenty of new sights and smells to take in, stopping to sniff along the way and occasionally checking in on everyone like a good hiking buddy should. After an hour on the trail, he was one happy, tired pup and snoozed the whole ride back. 💤 For active shelter dogs like Oreo, getting out for a field trip is more than just a fun day away. A change of scenery gives them a break from the shelter routine and a chance to explore, decompress and enjoy some one-on-one time with a volunteer. There’s another bonus to hitting the town in the signature “Adopt Me” gear: More people get the chance to meet them and see just how great they are! ❤️ 🌟 Want to take a shelter dog like Oreo on a field trip? Click the link in our bio and visit our “Foster” page to learn more about field trips and apply!
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9/19 - It’s finally the weekend, and Finch and Magpie have big plans! 💦🪞 The perfect weekend plans? Adopting a kitten from East Bay SPCA! 🌟 Click the link in our bio and visit our “Adopt” page to meet your purrfect match!
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