Patti Smith

My story

I am in a foster home and not at the shelter. If you are interested in adopting, submit an adoption questionnaire by email. Learn more hereAwww, Patti Smith makes our hearts melt. This cutie was frightened when she was found wandering in Oakland but seemed to want to be near people even if she was not so sure about them. With some patience and care, Patti Smith has come out of her shell in her foster home! She is a joy to be around. Her foster family reports that Patti enjoys long naps on the most comfortable surface she can find, has great leash manners (although sometimes there's a squirrel that she just can't resist), and is fully house trained. She has been left alone for up to five hours at a time and peacefully napped the whole time. She also enjoys car rides as long as there's a place for her to curl up and nap. You'll notice a theme here - sleeping is high on Patti's list of favorite activities! One of the cutest things she does is when she's given a new bone - she grunts and struts around the house to show it off before settling down to enjoy it. And when she's feeling herself, she'll roll around on the grass for fun. She is a sweet and mellow companion once she makes friends with people. Patti Smith has shown some nervousness around people she does not know trying to pet her, and will be best in a quiet home. She's about 8 years old and 90 pounds, and would blossom even more in a warm, loving furever home (with comfy places to nap)! Click here to learn how to adopt and submit your adoption questionnaire.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Oakland Animal Services (OAS) (@oaklandanimalservices)  June 3, 2025, 2:11 pm

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Patti Smith, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.