Oakland animal shelter overcrowded and in desperate need of people to adopt big dogs

Oakland Animal Services is holding a special adoption event through this weekend as the organization tries to alleviate overcrowding at its shelter.

The normal adoption fee of $150 is being waived during the event, hours have been extended and staff will be on hand to expedite the adoption process. Oakland Animal Services is seeking to place 50 big dogs in homes during the adoption event, according to Ann Dunn, director of Oakland Animal Services.