The East Bay SPCA is a local non-profit that is not affiliated with any national organization. We're proud to be one of the oldest shelters in the country and one of the most innovative in our region. Find out more about our history, mission, staff and positions on the issues on these pages.
Mission
The East Bay SPCA is committed to the welfare of cats and dogs in the communities we serve. We strive to eliminate animal cruelty, neglect and overpopulation by providing programs and education that support people and companion animals.
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
Location & Areas We Serve
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History
The East Bay SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been an innovator in animal welfare since 1874! To learn more about our history, The Oakland SPCA was created to help ensure the humane treatment of horses, mules and other draft animals.The Oakland SPCA was created to help ensure the humane treatment of horses, mules and other draft animals.The Oakland SPCA was created to help ensure the humane treatment of horses, mules and other draft animals.Under the guidance of Charles Marsh, the organization moved to its present location on Baldwin street.The East Bay SPCA's programs continued to serve youth in Oakland and the surrounding region. The Oakland SPCA became the first animal shelter in the Bay Area to require that all adopted animals went home spayed or neutered.David Duffield, founder of the Maddie's Fund, made his first large donation to remodel our Oakland animal adoption facility. The new award-winning PeopleSoft Adoption and Education center was opened, and the Veterinary Clinic remodeled.Maddie's Spay/Neuter Surgery Center opens in 1998one of the first low-cost high-volume spay and neuter centers in the country. The new Dublin Adoption Center opens to help the growing Dublin, Pleasanton, Livermore area. The organization becomes the "East Bay SPCA."The East Bay SPCA launched a programs for outreach: PALS, or "Pets and love shared." PALS sent trained teams of people and pets into care facilities for visits.The new Dublin Spay/Neuter Surgery Center opened to the public in March and is the only spay/neuter center in its region.The East Bay Pit Fix was launched to address the growing population of pit bulls in the region. Pit bulls owned by Alameda or Contra Costa County residents are spayed and neutered at no cost.To address the overpopulation of pit bulls and pit bull mixes, the dogs most at risk in our community, the East Bay SPCA launched a comprehensive program to reduce the euthanasia of pit bulls and pit mixes: The East Bay Pit Fix, a free spay/neuter service, and Pit Bull Hall, a joint education and adoption effort with BAD RAP, a pit bull rescue group.Retiring after 19 years, Gary Templin hands the reins to the East Bay SPCA's new Executive Director, Allison Lindquist.Club Second Chance, a program devoted to helping injured, sick and older animals transition to new homes, is launched. Humane Education programs expand to offer school presentations, Animal Camp, Day at the SPCA, and special events throughout the year.
Humane Advocate program launches to match low-income East Bay residents with services and local resources including spay/neuter, vaccines and veterinary care.Humane Advocate program launches to match low-income East Bay residents with services and local resources including spay/neuter, vaccines and veterinary care.Teaching Love and Compassion (TLC), an intensive multi-week, after-school program launches for middle school students, matching students at risk of dropping out with shelter dogs who need training.East Bay SPCA breaks ground on $9 million construction and renovation project at Oakland campus.East Bay SPCA celebrates the Grand Opening of the newly-constructed Theodore B. Travers Family Veterinary Clinic, and Cat Adoption Center at Oakland Campus.Just one year after opening its doors, in September 2014, the Theodore B. Travers Family Veterinary Clinic is recognized with accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AHAA).
Only 12% of all veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada are AHAA accredited.
Business Hours
Affiliations and Certifications
- AAHA
Additional Features
- Accepts Credit Cards