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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Portland, OR

15 of the 134 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we list in Portland are shelter and rescue services.

Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

  1. Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon

    4522 S Water Ave, Portland, OR 97239

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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  2. The Pixie Project

    510 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

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  3. Oregon Humane Society

    1067 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97211

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  4. Animal Aid Inc

    5335 SW 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97221

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  5. One Tail at a Time PDX

    5132 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

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  6. PAWS Animal Shelter, a division of NW Oregon Animal Alliance

    Portland, OR

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  7. Oregon Dachshund Rescue, INC.

    PO Box 820082, Portland, OR 97282

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  8. AandJExoticsandAquatics

    4648 NE 97th Ave, Portland, OR 97220

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  9. Portland Audubon Wildlife Care Center

    5151 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97210-1081

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  10. Oregon Dachshund Rescue

    1302 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209

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  11. Oregon Dog Rescue

    6100 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239

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  12. Rose City Wildlife Experts

    7626 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

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  13. New Life Asher House

    9101 SE Stanley Ave, Portland, OR 97206-0653

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  14. Tears

    3614 NE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97213

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  15. House Of Dreams Cat Shelter

    524 NE 69th Ave, Portland, OR 97213-5530

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Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.