ODOG VISION

ODOG envisions Oakland and the Bay Area as a place where people with dogs are welcome everywhere in their community and where education about animals prevents abuse and builds healthy communities.

ODOG MISSION

Our mission is to make Oakland a dog-friendly city. ODOG collaborates with public and private partners to make Oakland and the Bay Area welcoming and safe for dogs and the people who care about them. We advocate for equitable access to parks, housing and public space for people who are accompanied by dogs. We advocate for financial resources to be sure that dogs and their people can use our parks and public spaces. We work to make sure that all animals in Oakland are safe, healthy and well cared for and have places where they can exercise safely. We support those who need animals with them for mental and physical well being and we respect and educate those who do not want to be with dogs.