The ASTRO Foundation has officially announced the purchase of the former Oakdale Veterinary Group building at 20 S. Stearns Road in Oakdale, and with it, the launch of a capital campaign to transform the space into a state-of-the-art adoption and rescue facility.
Since 2012, ASTRO has rescued over 10,000 cats and dogs, but the growing demand, especially for dogs, has outpaced the capacity of its current adoption center on North Fifth Avenue in Oakdale. The new facility will more than double ASTRO’s space, allowing the nonprofit to rescue more dogs with onsite kennels, expand spay/neuter services for rescue pets and community cats, enhance vital programs, including the Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release (TNVR) program and the Happy Pets Food Pantry for families in need.
To fund this expansion, the ASTRO Foundation has launched a capital campaign and is inviting businesses, individuals, and community partners to contribute. Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels, with donors receiving recognition in the new adoption center and on social media.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal welfare organization, all donations are tax-deductible and ASTRO also accepts publicly traded securities as direct contributions. To learn more about how you can support the campaign, visit www.astrofoundation.org/capitalcampaign2025. For additional information, contact Jaydeen Vicente, Board President and Founder, at 209-604-2207.
The ASTRO Foundation is dedicated to rescuing cats and dogs from Oakdale, Riverbank, and Escalon. Through a network of volunteers, foster caregivers, and local veterinarians, ASTRO rescues hundreds of animals each year. Beyond finding loving homes, ASTRO addresses the root causes of animal homelessness with initiatives such as Community Cat Programs, which help reduce feline overpopulation, and the Happy Pets Food Pantry, which provides pet food and supplies to those facing financial hardship, ensuring pets stay out of shelters and with their families. The ASTRO Foundation serves as a valuable resource for the community through humane education, promoting compassion and responsible pet ownership.
