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
Humane Society of Alameda
Oakland Animal Services
RabbitEARS
Rocket Dog Rescue
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) South Shore
Poor little paws of Oakland
Berkeley Humane
Berkeley Animal Care Services
East Bay SPCA Oakland Adoption Center
Stitch In Time Animal Rescue - STAR
Wren Yorkie Rescue
San Francisco Animal Care & Control
San Francisco SPCA Adoption Center
Rescue Row
Muttville
Andrea’s Dream Rescue
Hugs for Harry
Jelly's Place
Pomeranian Rescue Group
Goldie and Papis' Animal Rescue
Walnut Creek Animal Rescue
Nobody's Perfekt Dogs and Cats Rescue
Koret Animal Resource Center
Hayward Animal Shelter
Contra Costa Humane Society
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA Adoption Center
Joybound People & Pets
West Coast Bloodhound Rescue
Your pets favor
Pound's Pets
North Star Rescue
Jessica's Haven & Rescue
Saving Dogs' Lives
Sri Surabhi Go Ksetra
East Bay SPCA, Dublin
East County Animal Shelter
Nine Lives Foundation Adoption Center
Not yet!
Pets In Need Redwood City
Marin Humane
Tri-City Animal Shelter
Greyhound Adoption California
bayareabulldogCA
Pets In Need Palo Alto
Doggie Protective Services (DPS Rescue) - Appointment Only
Throw Me a Bone Dog Rescue
Lherman Animal Rescue Service LLC
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.