{"id":8714454,"date":"2023-01-12T13:43:43","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T21:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastbaytimes.com\/?p=8714454&preview=true&preview_id=8714454"},"modified":"2023-01-13T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T20:00:00","slug":"oakland-animal-shelter-seeks-urgent-adoption-of-50-big-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eastbaytimes.com\/2023\/01\/12\/oakland-animal-shelter-seeks-urgent-adoption-of-50-big-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakland animal shelter seeks urgent adoption of 50 \u2018big dogs\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Big dogs require big love. And starting today, there\u2019s no better reason to give Fido some affection than by visiting Oakland Animal Services<\/a>, which is holding an adoption marathon to save 50 big dogs in five days.<\/p>\n

\u201cOvercrowding has become an epidemic for shelters across the country, and in Oakland, dog intake has been increasing over several months,\u201d the shelter writes on Facebook<\/a>. \u201cIn 2022, OAS took in 555 more dogs compared to the same period in 2021. There is now an urgent need to find 50 big dogs a home by Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n

To help sweeten the deal, the shelter is waiving adoption fees. It\u2019s also offering extended hours through MLK Jr. Day: until 7 p.m. Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday to Monday. No appointment is needed, just show up at 1101 29th Ave., Oakland, and grab your preferred dog.<\/p>\n