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East Bay SPCA: Compassionate Animal Care & Adoption Services
East Bay SPCA has been a trusted leader in animal welfare since our founding, dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate care for animals and people. As a local, independent nonprofit not affiliated with national organizations, we combine decades of experience with innovative programs to address the evolving needs of our community. Our team of experts delivers comprehensive services including animal adoption, veterinary care, spay/neuter clinics, and community outreach initiatives. Recognized with a four-star Charity Navigator rating and GuideStar Exchange Platinum participation, we uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability.We prioritize accessibility, ensuring all individuals can experience the human-animal bond regardless of socioeconomic barriers. Through strategic partnerships and community engagement, we provide critical resources like pet food pantries, crisis boarding, and disaster preparedness education. Our commitment to excellence extends to professional development opportunities for staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. By integrating lifesaving animal care with human-centered support systems, we create lasting positive impacts across Alameda County and beyond.
Services
Animal Adoption
Veterinary Care
Spay/Neuter Services
Vaccine Clinics
Pet Food Assistance
Crisis Boarding
Youth Programs
Behavior Training
Feral Cat Program
Disaster Preparedness
Highlights and features
- We provide comprehensive animal welfare services across Alameda County
- Our team includes certified veterinary professionals and animal care specialists
- We maintain strict accreditation standards for organizational transparency
- We offer community-specific programs addressing local pet care challenges
- Our adoption centers feature modern facilities for animal health assessment
Associations and certifications
- Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating
- GuideStar Exchange Platinum
Services
Animal Adoption
Our adoption centers in Oakland and Dublin feature dogs and cats available for adoption. We provide comprehensive adoption counseling, health assessments, and post-adoption support. The process includes application review, meet-and-greet sessions, and home environment evaluations to ensure successful pet-owner matches.
Veterinary Care
The Theodore B. Travers Family Veterinary Clinic offers full-service medical care including wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dental care. Our experienced veterinarians use modern equipment to treat common illnesses and chronic conditions while emphasizing preventive care education for pet owners.
Spay/Neuter Services
Our Oakland-based surgery center provides affordable spay and neuter procedures for cats and dogs. The program helps control pet overpopulation while offering health benefits for animals. Services include pre-surgical evaluations, anesthesia, surgical procedure, and post-operative care instructions.
Vaccine Clinics
We offer low-cost vaccination clinics for essential pet immunizations. Services include rabies, distemper, bordetella, and feline leukemia vaccines administered by licensed veterinary professionals. Appointments are available for both owned pets and community animals.
Behavior Training
Our training programs address common behavioral issues through private sessions and group classes. Certified trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to improve obedience, socialization, and problem-solving skills for dogs and cats at various life stages.
People
Dr. Sophie Liu
Veterinary Specialist
Dr. Liu is a certified veterinary behaviorist with 15 years of clinical experience. She leads our behavior training programs and develops specialized care protocols for animals with complex needs.
Questions
What adoption services do you offer?
We provide dog and cat adoptions through our Oakland and Dublin centers. The process includes application review, meet-and-greet sessions, and post-adoption support for both pets and owners.
Do you offer veterinary care for owned pets?
Yes, our full-service veterinary clinic provides wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and emergency referrals for owned pets in the East Bay area.
Are there community assistance programs available?
We operate pet food pantries, crisis boarding, and financial assistance programs to help community members maintain pet ownership during challenging times.
How can I get involved as a volunteer?
Volunteer opportunities include animal care, event support, and administrative roles. Complete our online application to start the volunteer onboarding process.
Do you provide spay/neuter services for community animals?
Yes, our Oakland surgery center offers spay/neuter procedures for owned pets and community animals through our feral cat program initiatives.
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Reviews (6)
Evelyn Grant
Jun 10, 2022
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We were provided instructions via text message before arrival. Staff are courteous and efficient. Location is acceptable. We are satisfied with the service and recommend.
Alex Qg
Apr 19, 2022
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This is by far the most difficult place to adopt a dog from, I've been trying for 2 week to adopt a dog but you can only adopt them if you schedule an appointment on n their website, which is nearly impossible as all date are booked, finally I decided to call them only to go find out that the phone line on their site isn't actually the one you need to call in Oakland, so I had to be transferred by the Dublin office I suppose?. any way after my call got dropped twice I eventually hear back from them, I talked to the they said that they will try to squeeze in, went to the he website again and s you surprisingly I was able to book a date 3 days ahead only to find out that their dog.
I was trying to adopt for all this time was adopted the day I book the appointment. Very frustrating process. Disappointing. I will never talk out anyone to adopting a dog regardless of the place but just be aware if you are to adopt from this shelter in particular, you might be dealing with a lot of disappointment.
I was trying to adopt for all this time was adopted the day I book the appointment. Very frustrating process. Disappointing. I will never talk out anyone to adopting a dog regardless of the place but just be aware if you are to adopt from this shelter in particular, you might be dealing with a lot of disappointment.
Tricia Allen
Apr 04, 2022
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This is a good place to adopt a pet. I got my cat from here and I still take him in fir exams and shots. Great customer service.
Sunjay J.
Feb 28, 2022
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Came here to get my dog spayed. Very professional and clean facility. The vets performing the procedure gave me very detailed/take home instructions for care afterward. Was very happy with the overall experience
Jamie B.
Oct 23, 2021
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My husband found this place because we were looking for the newest member of a our family. He communicated with them via email and we were scheduled to see two dogs. We took our lil guy (chihuahua terrier) with us and arrived at our scheduled time of 3 pm. We were greeted by a worker and led into an open area where Bobo was waiting for us with one of the workers. We spent about 45 minutes with him to get a good feel on his personality.
Our biggest concern was how he got along with our lil guy. My husband was pretty much sold within five minutes! As soon as we decided that Bobo was the one, we went to the receptionist area where we completed some forms and were made aware of any medical conditions and other important things to know. They had us out of there within 30 minutes. Really great people there! We definitely recommend this place.
There are a lot of animals who need to be adopted. The people here are great, they really care about the animals, and the facility was really clean! I like this facility because the dogs have a a few places to roam freely outside. Everyone was all masked as well!
Our biggest concern was how he got along with our lil guy. My husband was pretty much sold within five minutes! As soon as we decided that Bobo was the one, we went to the receptionist area where we completed some forms and were made aware of any medical conditions and other important things to know. They had us out of there within 30 minutes. Really great people there! We definitely recommend this place.
There are a lot of animals who need to be adopted. The people here are great, they really care about the animals, and the facility was really clean! I like this facility because the dogs have a a few places to roam freely outside. Everyone was all masked as well!
Shakila Taylor
Jul 08, 2021
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I went to espca this past Sunday to get a dog for my kids. To make the long story short they did not inform me that the dog had fleas and ticks nor did they tell me he had kennel cough. I know dogs especially puppies are expensive but this puppy is super expensive and I feel that they just wanted to get rid of the dog so the new dogs can come in
