While some of the negative aspects mentioned by ot...

While some of the negative aspects mentioned by others are true, this place is clearly understaffed and it has a lot of volunteers helping out. Wait times can be long, they may not all be on the same page regarding an animal's information... but, you know what? They are trying their best and, more important they REALLY CARE about the animals. For me, that's what matters most. We adopted a 3-month-old cat some time ago, and he's been in great health ever since. I wouldn't hesitate to get my next pet from Oakland Animal Services again.