Within Alameda’s Harbor Bay Business Park stands a unique building. Located at 2331 North Loop Road, its single story, blue metal exterior is unlike most of the drab multi-story buildings that house businesses specializing in biotechnology, advanced medical equipment, and manufacturing consumer goods.
This building has a special mission—medically treating dogs, cats, and other pets. It’s operated by the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS). And for the animals’ owners, it’s a lifeline to keeping their best friends healthy.
The center was built last year. More than 1,600 pets have been treated since the unofficial opening, FAAS CEO Adrien Abuyen confirmed. So far, services have been limited to other shelters and animal rescue groups, but the center will begin serving the public at large after FAAS holds a formal unveiling, he noted. He’s hoping that will take place later this year.
“We want to do a community grand opening so people can be a part of this place,” the FAAS CEO said. Spay and neutering services are vital to an animal shelter, because state law requires shelters to spay or neuter animals prior to adoption…