The City of Oakdale’s Department of Animal Services, services the city limits of Oakdale, Riverbank and Escalon. In February of 2009, the City of Riverbank started contracting with the City of Oakdale for Animal Control services.  In 2022, The City of Oakdale partnered with Escalon to provide Animal Services. 

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The City of Oakdale’s small animal facility was originally constructed in the 1970s and has undergone numerous renovations and improvements over the years. To better accommodate the needs of the animals and the community we serve, the City recently acquired quad-portables, which are located just east of the original facility. The additional space is currently being renovated to provide expanded and improved accommodations for our ever-growing animal shelter needs.

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 A total of six staff members run and manage our facility. Each City has a designated officer that patrols and handles their related animal incidents. The facility also has two support staff members who help cover shifts and help the unit as needed. Our facility has one shelter attendant who oversees the daily needs and operation of the facility and animals.

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In addition to patrolling busy streets for lost, injured, and abandoned animals, our animal control officers also provide other services to include:

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• Conduct humane investigations when animal cruelty is suspected

• Provide shelter for stray animals

• Aid owners in finding lost animals

• Provide emergency services after hours

• Enforce all California state laws and local animal control ordinances

• Conduct animal licensing (canvassing) inspections

 

In addition to our on-site and field personnel, the shelter is supported by dedicated volunteers who provide care and enrichment for the animals and assist with education and fundraising including off-site adoption events and low-cost spay and neuter programs. These efforts help educate members of our community about responsible pet ownership, connect animals with loving homes, and reduce unwanted and unplanned litters, ultimately helping to reduce the number of animals entering shelters and living without homes in our community.

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Our animal shelter has a variety of wonderful animals looking for loving, responsible homes. Many of the animals in our care are strays or were surrendered by owners who are no longer able to care for them.  Adopting from animal shelter offers many benefits, including low-cost spay and neuter services, an initial veterinary examination, and initial vaccinations to help protect your new pet from contagious diseases. Most importantly, adoption gives you the opportunity to provide a loving home for an animal in need and make a lasting difference in its life.

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Our facility is currently equipped with:

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• Inside-outside dog runs

• Outside dog quarantine kennels

• Outside overflow/receiving dog runs

• A puppy/quarantine inside kennel

• Puppy yard

• Inside quarantine cat kennels

• A cat adoption room that provides additional kennel space

• A play Yard​

 

The City of Oakdale Animal Services is grateful for the continued support of our community. Together, through compassion, responsible pet ownership, volunteering, and adoption, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the animals who depend on us.