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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:
Dog Fosters We need dog fosters, so more shelter dogs can make it safely to new adoptive homes.
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 13 dogs, 24 cats and 2 other animals waiting to be adopted.
| Pets of the Week |
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| "Bentley" | "Alan" |
Tall, dark and handsome, "Bentley" is a classy dog. Volunteer walkers find him interactive and very affectionate.
Come check him out! | "Alan" is a lovable big boy who came in with his brother or possibly son, "Gordy", after their owner passed away. They are both very sweet cats and would love to be reunited but could be adopted separately too.
"Alan" has been neutered and vac |
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| Calendar of Events |
 FoFAS is having a
Valentine's Bake Sale and Raffle on Saturday, February 13, from 10 AM to 3 PM in front of the Castro Valley Pet Food Express (3385 Castro Valley Blvd.). Get some special treats for your sweetheart, your family or whomever! Add that to the exciting, romantic prizes and you may have your best Valentine's Day ever. And of course, it's all to benefit our favorite cause, the animals.
The drawing for prizes will be held at 2:00 PM. You need NOT be present to win.
Raffle tickets are available at the FoFAS volunteer office daily from 12 to 4 PM (and at the Bake Sale). Please call ahead at (510) 667-7736 to make sure a volunteer is there to assist you.
View Cats/Kittens and Dogs 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 Dogs/Cats/Other Animals at the Shelter
Open everyday 11:30 - 5:30 pm - Closed only on holidays
View Cats at the Volunteer Office
Open everyday 12pm-4pm. Closed only on holidays.
Please call ahead at (510) 667-7736 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 at 7 pm. Visitors wanting to learn more about our group are welcome to attend.
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 East Bay SPCA, 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin, Ca. Call (925) 479-9670 for directions.
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