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About Us
 Friends of the Fairmont Animal Shelter (FOFAS) is a non-profit animal rescue organization composed exclusively of volunteers,
with an office on the grounds of the Alameda County Fairmont
Animal Shelter in San Leandro, Ca (located in the East Bay of the
San Francisco Bay Area).
Founded in 1986 FOFAS works with the Fairmont Shelter to try
to get as many animals out and into safe havens as possible and
strives to make their lives as comfortable as possible while they
are in the shelter.
FOFAS is run by a Board of Directors elected annually as well as
Dog/Cat Foster Coordinators, and an Office Coordinator.
Volunteer staff help to socialize, walk, feed, and comfort the
animals while they are staying at the shelter. Veterinary care and
transport is provided by volunteers on an as needed basis.
Our only source of income is public donations and funds raised
through events (yard sales, bake sales, specific events,
and annual membership dues).
FOFAS money is spent on animals in and from the shelter
as well as improvements for the shelter itself. FOFAS also offers
several forms of spay neuter assistance to residents within our
jurisdiction. The Fairmont Animal Shelter jurisdiction consists of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, and the unincorporated areas of
San Leandro and Hayward.
Mission Statement:
Friends of the Fairmont Animal Shelter (FOFAS) believes in each
animal's right to a quality life. As their advocates, the FOFAS mission
is to provide continued care and compassion for animals in and
from the Fairmont Animal Shelter until they can be placed into a
loving home. We strive to increase public awareness, and to
prevent overpopulation and needless suffering.
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