My name is Top Hat!

Posted over 2 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

Cared for by Oakland Animal Services

Adoption process

Submit Application

My basic info

Breed

Mastiff

Color

Brindle

Age

Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

21173319-68154

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I am at Oakland Animal Services in kennel Dog F:2

This energetic 1-year-old brindle mastiff mix is a lovable goofball who’s ready to bring fun and excitement into the right home! Weighing in at 79 pounds of pure enthusiasm, Top Hat has a personality as big as he is. He’s a playful puppy at heart, with zoomies, bouncy hops, and a goofy, happy attitude that will keep you smiling.

Top Hat loves attention and affection, offering gentle paws and sits in exchange for treats. He’s quick to learn and very responsive to positive reinforcement—plus, he has a soft mouth when taking treats and a knack for earning rewards when training polite behaviors like 'four on floor' and leash manners. He loves to be near his human, circling around for pets and leaning into you for those sweet moments of connection.

Top Hat’s ideal home would be with someone who’s patient and can provide him with guidance and structure. He’s high-energy, loves to play, and would thrive in an active home with people who enjoy teaching and engaging with a smart, eager-to-please companion. While he’s still working on his dog-to-dog greetings and can get a bit overexcited, Top Hat could do well in a home with a well-matched dog, or could be your solo canine friend if that’s what works best for your lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a big, loyal, fun-loving pup, Top Hat is waiting to meet you!

Shelter

Oakland Animal Services

Contact info

Pet ID

21173319-68154

Contact

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Phone

(510) 535-5602

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Website

http://www.oaklandanimalservices.org

Address

1101 29th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

If you are interested in adopting this pet, please submit an application: https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

Additional adoption info

Thank you for considering adopting a shelter pet! There are two ways to adopt:
1. Visit our shelter (1101 29th Ave) Saturday or Sunday from 12-3pm, when we are open for adoptions.
2. Use our online process as described at www.oaklandanimalservices.org Adoptions are first-come-first-served. While we try our best to get back to everyone via our online process, sometimes it takes several days or a week or two, and the pet you are interested in may get adopted during our open adoption hours.

Please note that inquires submitted through this website about this pet may not receive an immediate response due to the large volume of inquires we receive. If you are interested in adopting this pet, please submit an adoption application to be considered.

Adoption requirements:
- You must be 18 years of age or older with a valid California driver’s license or other acceptable identification
- Never have had any cruelty convictions, animal control violations or broken any adoption contracts in the past
- Agree to and sign the “Statement of Adopter” on the adoption questionnaire which includes a waiver of liability
- Pay the adoption fees and applicable licensing fees. Fees include spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip
- All animals, including rabbits, must be spayed or neutered. If the pet you are interested in adopting is not yet spayed/neutered, a staff member will discuss next steps with you

Additional information for dog adopters:
- Other canines in the home must meet the new dog prior to adoption.
- Provide proof of home ownership or permission to have a dog from your landlord. We cannot hold the dog that you want to adopt while you try to meet this requirement.
- Agree to a home inspection if the dog is a large breed dog or dog that has been identified to need additional attention.
- Be aware of the Oakland and State Laws about dog ownership.

We do not place adoption holds on any animals.

Adoption application

https://www.oaklandanimalservices.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/

Go meet their pets

Saturdays and Sundays 12-3pm at our shelter (1101 29th Ave)

More about this shelter

As the city of Oakland’s sole open-admissions animal shelter, Oakland Animal Services’ duties are as diverse as the community we serve. Operating on the leanest of budgets, Oakland Animal Services (OAS) operates the city’s animal control unit, enforcing animal welfare and public safety laws, provides care for stray and surrendered animals, supports lost pet searches and reunions, and facilitates the placement of homeless animals via public adoptions and coordination with transfer partners near and far. The needs of the community are great, but so are the results of a job well done: the enhancement of quality of life for humans and animals alike.