Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) is endeavoring to negotiate a new contract with the City of Alameda that will sufficiently cover its operational costs and allow it to continue to save 95% of the homeless animals it receives. Without this increase in funding, Alameda's only animal shelter faces imminent closure. Alameda's lost and abandoned companion animals deserve the second chance that FAAS provides, not underfunding that will jeopardize their lives. FAAS has worked with the City for more than a year to reach a new contract and now time is running out. The City of Alameda needs to respond to the needs of its citizens and fairly fund the animal shelter. (Note: Your signature may appear in a newspaper ad supporting the shelter. If you prefer that it not, please note that in a comment and your wish will be respected. Thank you for your signature!)