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Dog rescues and shelters near Oakland, CA

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Oakland

76within 50 miles
33shelters
43rescue groups

There are 76 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Oakland, California, from 2 to 49 miles away. They are listed closest first.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Oakland

15

Rescue Row

San Francisco, CA · 8 mi away · Rescue group
4.52 reviews
20

Pomeranian Rescue Group

El Sobrante, CA · 12 mi away · Rescue group · Pomeranian
5.02 reviews
22

Walnut Creek Animal Rescue

Walnut Creek, CA · 13 mi away · Animal shelter
No reviews yet
24

Koret Animal Resource Center

San Francisco, CA · 14 mi away · Animal shelter
4.812 reviews
30

Your pets favor

Fremont, CA · 19 mi away · Rescue group
5.01 review
32

North Star Rescue

Vallejo, CA · 20 mi away · Rescue group
4.712 reviews
43

Greyhound Adoption California

Pleasanton, CA · 24 mi away · Rescue group · Greyhound
5.01 review
44

bayareabulldogCA

East Palo Alto, CA · 25 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
46

Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue) - Appointment Only

Palo Alto, CA · 28 mi away · Rescue group
3.963 reviews
48

Lherman Animal Rescue Service LLC

Milpitas, CA · 33 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Oakland, CA?

There are 76 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Oakland. The closest is Hopalong Foster Program at Marin Humane in Oakland, about 2 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Oakland?

33 animal shelters and 43 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 5 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.