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| Spay/Neuter Assistance |
FOFAS encourages the spaying (females) and neutering (males) of dogs, cats, and rabbits by offering spay/neuter assistance to residents within our jurisdiction (Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and the unincorporated areas of Hayward and San Leandro). If you have a dog, cat, or rabbit that isn't "fixed", please contact us at 510-520-5882. Click here for additional information on Low Cost and Free spay/neuter
programs available in the East Bay area.
Test Your Spay/Neuter Knowledge
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Volunteer & Donation Opportunities at FOFAS |
If you love animals, FOFAS has the volunteer opportunity that's just right for you! Below is one example of a way you can help by filling currently open volunteer positions:
Morning Cat Feeders: If you enjoy the company of cats, here's a great way to start the day. We currently have several a.m. shifts open to feed cats in the volunteer office. You will be greeted with head rubs and quiet meows of appreciation as soon as cats hear the sound of the can opener! In addition to feeding, you would provide a clean litter box and administer any needed medication. Can you spare about 90 minutes one morning a week for the felines? Orientation to FoFAS, as well as specific training in shelter cat feeding will be cheerfully provided.
Cat and Kitten Fosters: Spring and Summer are a busy time for the shelter. Kitten season is upon us and we need people to help care for and socialize the kittens to get them ready for adoption.
Cat Photographers: Love animals? Love photography? Why not combine the two? FOFAS is looking for someone to take pictures and write bios
of incoming cats for our website. Flexible schedule, requiring approximately 2-4 hours a week.
Dog Photographer: If you enjoy the antics of doggies hamming it up for the camera, here's a great way to spend a few hours every other Sunday. Dog photographers work with another (experienced!) volunteer to photograph incoming dogs for publicity/web site posting, then crop and/or edit the photos at home and email them to other volunteers for posting.
Afternoon Dog Feeders: Needed for care of dogs and pups in shelter from around 4 to 5:30 p.m. one afternoon per week. In addition to giving dog biscuits, water and blankets to all dogs, there are "special needs" pups and dogs who require a second daily feeding. You will love to see the tails wagging with happiness when you arrive!
Dog Walkers: Get some exercise and make a dog's day. We need more dog walkers to help us get our canine friends out of their cages.
Donations: Perhaps you don't have time to volunteer right now. Monetary donations of any amount are always gratefully accepted, or consider donating some wet kitten food to help us feed the many kittens coming through the shelter this summer. FOFAS gratefully accepts donations of UNOPENED cans or bags of food (our shelter veterinarian requests that we not accept opened bags of food). You may drop the food off at the shelter or consider a Petsmart gift card.
FOFAS would also welcome the donation of kennel beds so our canine visitors can be a bit cozier off the cement. Kuranda
dog beds offers these beds to rescue groups at whole sale prices. Please do not send donations for Kuranda beds directly to FoFAS, as they can only be made through the Kuranda website. Click here to donate.
If you are interested in these or other volunteer positions, please see
our Volunteering Page. All volunteers must attend a Volunteer Orientation.
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| Animals Needing Homes |
We currently have 10 dogs, 34 cats and 1 other animals waiting to be adopted.
| Pets of the Week |
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| "Carmella" | Josie |
| "Carmella" likes to snuggle and will enjoy being your lap dog. | Josie is a very mellow girl. She's affectionate and very friendly. Josie has been spayed and vaccinated so she could come home with you today. |
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| Calendar of Events |
 Free Shot Clinic
July 25th from 12:00pm-4:00pm at the Fairmont Animal Shelter 2700 Fairmont Drive San Leandro Ca 94578. Dogs must be on leash. Cats must be in carriers. No feral animals please. Vaccines offered are 1 year Rabies, DHPP, FVRCP.
Barks 'n Brews at the Bistro
Sunday August 9th from 2pm-6pm
1001 B St (corner of B & Main)
Hayward CA 94541
Age 21 + only
Come join us for a day of fun in the sun with a frosty beverage in your hand and your best friend by your side! Enjoy live music and comradery with fellow dog owners in the outside patio at the Bistro in beautiful downtown Hayward - 1001 B St (corner of B & Main) on Sunday Aug 9th from 2-6pm. Commemorative FOFAS pint glasses (filled with your choice of microbrew or soda) will be sold for $10 each and a photographer will be on hand to snap a portrait of you and your dog for a collage to be displayed at the Bistro and our volunteer office! Dogs are allowed in the outside area only, so be sure they are on a leash and able to be securely tied to a post or put in a pet carrier (or bring a friend who can watch them while you're inside). Cat, rabbit and other animal lovers are welcome too, but you should leave your friend at home unless they are used to people and loud noises. Sorry this event is 21 and up (age requirement for people, not dogs!). Any questions please contact Diana Osburn (aka Dice the daytime bartender) 510-566-1855
View Cats/Kittens at the Castro Valley Pet Food Express
Visit FOFAS at the Castro Valley Pet Food Express (3385 Castro Valley Blvd.) the first, second, and fourth Saturday of every month from 11am to 3pm.
View Cats at the Volunteer Office
Open everyday 12pm-4pm. Closed only on holidays.
Please call ahead @ 352-0598 to make sure a volunteer is there to assist you.
General Meeting
FOFAS holds a monthly General Meeting for our volunteers the 4th Tuesday of every month except December. Meetings are held at the Fairmont Shelter @ 7 pm. Visitors wanting to learn more about our group are welcome to attend.
View Dogs/Cats/Other Animals at the Shelter
Open everyday 11:30 - 5:30 pm - Closed only on holidays
Mobile Rabbit Adoptions
Rabbits from the Fairmont Animal Shelter, Hayward Animal Shelter, and Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary. 11am-5pm the first Saturday of every month. Located at the Dublin EBSPCA 4651 Gleason Drive Dublin, Ca. Call 925-479-9670 for
directions.
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