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Adoptable animal of the week: Shuggie

Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every week, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s Shuggie. He is a darling, male spaniel mix. See information about him here: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/26147593 Shuggie is one of many dogs and cats that will be available at Oakland Animal Services in the fourth annual Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. That weekend, dog or cat…

Oakland named America’s “most exciting city” in Movoto top 10 list

Oakland. Home of the Black Panthers. Of Gertrude Stein. Of notorious corners, multimillion-dollar drug empires. Hyphy music. Hella. And, more recently, of the upscale Blue Bottle Coffee. Now according to an online real estate company called Movoto, Oakland is the most exciting city in America. Movoto regularly releases top 10 lists, among them “The 10 Most Redneck Cities in America” and “The 10 Nerdiest Cities in America.” When it came to excitement, Oakland took the top slot, with Boston taking second,…

Adoptable animal of the week: Nemo

Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every week, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s a rabbit named Nemo. Finding Nemo at the shelter won’t be hard – he is the cute, fluffy boy excited to find a home of his own.  He always wants to come out of his cage to play and enjoys to be pet.  He is very easy-going, even with being held, and would…