California state law requires that all cats and dogs be spayed or neutered prior to being adopted. In accordance with this law the Alameda Animal Shelter charges a spay/neuter fee which applies to all cats and dogs in addition to the $25.00 adoption fee. Animals needing surgery will be transported to a veterinary clinic the next available business day (you will pick them up from the clinic). Animals already spayed or neutered can go to their new homes the same day they are adopted.

We participate in Pet Harbor and Virtual Pet Adoptions websites, two services dedicated to helping people find adoptable animals throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. On that site you view the animals we have available for adoption. After checking the adoption site we recommend that you call us to see if that animal is still available.

Health Examination Certificate
When you adopt a cat, dog or rabbit you will receive a free health examination certificate. This entitles you to have your new pet examined by a veterinarian at no cost to you. The examination does not include shots or medication, it is simply to let you know you are adopting a healthy animal.

Current Adoption Fees $41 Cats, Kittens, Dogs and Puppies $10 Rabbits and Birds $10 Guinea Pigs $10 Hamsters and Rats

Spay/Neuter Fees $89 Dogs $44 Cats

Certain Seniors May Adopt Without Paying Fees
The Humane Society of Alameda will pay all adoptions fees for qualifying senior citizens. To qualify you must be 65 years of age or older, an Alameda Resident and on a fixed income. For further Information you can call the Humane Society at (510)337-9457 or the Alameda Animal Shelter (510) 337-8565.