East Bay SPCA Oakland Adoption Center

East Bay SPCA Oakland Adoption Center is a Veterinarian in Oakland, CA, located at 8323 Baldwin St. It serves the pets and people in its community through a range of services including pet adoption, veterinary care, and humane education. The Oakland facility houses the Theodore B. Travers Family Veterinary Clinic, which provides medical care and neuter/spay surgery services by appointment from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. General hours at the Oakland Adoption Center and Animal Services are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with adoption hours running from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The center also manages lost and found pets and offers resources for pet owners in crisis. It holds a rating of 4.60 based on customer reviews.

Founded in 1874, the East Bay Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is a local non-profit that is not affiliated with any national organization, including the ASPCA or HSUS. It is one of the oldest shelters in the country and one of the most innovative in its region. Its mission is to transform the lives of cats and dogs by enriching the human-animal bond through respected and accessible expertise. In 2025, the organization found loving homes for 2,751 dogs and cats across its Oakland and Dublin adoption centers. It also distributed 374,043 meals for pets to almost 700 households and recorded 35,886 volunteer hours. The organization provides humane education for all ages through camps, volunteering, school programs, and in-person seminars. It operates on core values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, stewardship, and life, believing that all people should be able to experience the joys of the human-animal bond regardless of housing, income, race, or language.

The organization is funded entirely by private donations, foundation grants, bequests, and fees for service. It encourages support through online donations, mail, and donations of household items and shelter supplies. Visitors to the adoption centers are encouraged to spend quality time meeting their new companion and speaking with Animal Care Associates. The organization also offers a foster family program and summer safety tips to keep pets cool. For pet medical emergencies, it directs clients to nearby emergency facilities such as OakVet in Oakland.

East Bay SPCA Oakland Adoption Center brings its long history of animal welfare and veterinary care to the community of Oakland. Its combination of adoption services, medical clinics, and educational programs supports both companion animals and the people who care for them.

The business sits on Baldwin Street in Oakland, just about a quarter mile from the San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club and Hegenberger Road. It is also near Elmhurst Creek and roughly half a mile from the Nimitz Freeway.

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