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ASTRO Foundation received Best Friends Animal Society’s 2025 Collective Impact Award for lifesaving work in Oakdale, Riverbank & Escalon. Founder Jaydeen Vicente credits community collaboration—staff, volunteers, fosters, and city partners. ASTRO is part of Best Friends’ 6,000+ network working to make the U.S. no-kill (90% save rate).

The ASTRO Foundation has exciting news for animal lovers in Oakdale and the surrounding communities. In December 2025, our adoption center moved to a larger facility, marking a significant milestone in our mission to rescue and rehome animals in need. This new space not only allows us to care for more cats but also officially welcomes dogs into our adoption program for the first time. We're thrilled to share what this means for the ASTRO Foundation, the animals we serve, and