FAMST: A Special Report
Way back in February 2024, the Planning Board approved the plans for the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) Animal Medical Services and Training campus (FAMST) at 2332 North Loop Road out on Harbor Bay. Alameda Post intrepid reporter Karin K. Jensen covered the approval . You can read more about the project in an online flip-book .
In September, FAAS broke ground on the campus and once again, the Post was there to cover the event with a great article by Jean Chen .
“The Animal Medical Services & Training Campus will offer on-site spay/neuter services and other essential veterinary care from a dedicated medical team,” according to FAAS.
I wanted to check out the progress of the FAMST project, so I arranged for a tour of the facility with current chief executive officer John Lipp. As it turned out, I got a two-fer in that I was also able to meet incoming CEO Adrien Abuyen who will step into the role when John retires on July 1. The Post staff covered this event as well.
My tour started with a formal introduction to Adrien, and I welcomed him to Alameda and his new position with a gift of my favorite squirrel toy and a pig’s ear…