Brightside Animal Center in Brightside, Alameda County, will open on Sundays starting June 7, 2026, to help pets find homes faster. - New Sunday hours begin June 7 with a kickoff event featuring vendors and adoptable pets.
- Shelter installed new insulation for extreme weather and started a trap-neuter-return program for stray cats. - Adventure day program for dogs will launch later this year, initially on weekdays.
- Staff say the expansion will reduce time animals spend in the shelter and increase adoption opportunities. The changes reflect the shelter's commitment to connecting pets with loving homes quickly.