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Animal Aid Inc. Animal rescue in Portland, OR

Animal Aid of Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue and welfare organization, passionately serving animals and the people they love since 1969. It is our mission to enhance the welfare of companion animals through individualized care and lifelong commitment, rescue and adoption, resources and education, and community partnerships. We operate a free-roam shelter for cats; a foster program for dogs and cats; It Takes a Pack, a community-driven animal care supply sharing initiative; and the Animal Aid Cares Fund, a partnership with veterinarians, trainers, and behaviorists in Portland to provide financial assistance for urgent medical and behavioral care.

Contact —
Email adopt-cat@animalaidpdx.org
Phone (503) 292-6628
Website
Address
5335 SW 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97221
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5335 SW 42nd Ave

Portland, OR 97221

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Adoptable pets at Animal Aid Inc.

We'll also keep you updated on Elanor's adoption status with email updates.
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Elanor

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Sadie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sadie

Chihuahua/Cocker Spaniel

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Nala's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Nala

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

Rottweiler/Boxer

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Nico's adoption status with email updates.
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Nico

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 11 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Skye's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Skye

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 yrs 3 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Banjo's adoption status with email updates.
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Banjo

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Delphine's adoption status with email updates.
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Delphine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos
Portland, OR
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Rescue FAQs

Portland metro area, including Vancouver & the tri-county area.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

You can find out more about our adoption process on our website at: https://animalaidpdx.org/adoption-policies-fees-faqs/.

We do not do same-day adoptions and have an application process.

You are welcome to come into our shelter to visit the cats during our regular business hours before or after turning in an application.

Adoption application

https://www.animalaidpdx.org/adoption-application-update/

https://animalaidpdx.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/animalaidpdx/donation.jsp

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Aid Inc.

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2695 S Index St. (dogs), 2675 S Index St. (cats),
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Animal Rescue & Care Fund

PO Box 14956,
Portland, OR 97293

Sprinklewisdom Dog Rescue Inc. PNW Transport Stop

Beaverton, OR 97005

We'll also keep you updated on Rex CQ's adoption status with email updates.
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Rex CQ

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 9 mos
Salem, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Luv Bug the Amazing Tripaw'd's adoption status with email updates.
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Luv Bug the Amazing Tripaw'd

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Paige PD's adoption status with email updates.
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Paige PD

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Salem, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Rascal's adoption status with email updates.
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Rascal

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Vancouver, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Madison's adoption status with email updates.
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Madison

Husky

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Yamhill, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Rosemary JuM*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rosemary JuM*

American Staffordshire Terrier/Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 11 mos
Salem, OR

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