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Desiderata Rescue

Animal rescue in Portland, OR

Oklahoma Licensed Rescue Number 95

Oklahoma is a bad place for animals. It's the only state that saw an increase in shelter euthanasia rates in 2019. 2020 probably didn't look any different. Strays everywhere, people dumping dogs in the country to fend for themselves, litters of puppies and kittens because people are too cheap or too lazy to fix their pets.

We help these poor souls and find them loving homes in northern states.

Contact Miriam Kelly
Email desideratarescue@gmail.com
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Portland, OR 97217
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Adoptable pets at Desiderata Rescue

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

Border Collie

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

Australian Shepherd

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Moonlight's adoption status with email updates.
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Moonlight

Mountain Cur/Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Sissy's adoption status with email updates.
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Sissy

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Badger's adoption status with email updates.
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Badger

Husky

Male, Adult
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Death Row Dogs - save a life's adoption status with email updates.
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Death Row Dogs - save a life

Labrador Retriever/Golden Retriever

Male, Young
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Dogs - all breeds, all ages's adoption status with email updates.
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Dogs - all breeds, all ages

Labrador Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Male, Young
Portland, OR
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Rescue FAQs

We rescue out of Oklahoma and adopt out in northern states.

  • 1. Submit Application

Additional adoption info

All pets have to be pre-adopted and picked up directly from transport along I5.

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/82677586784176

https://www.paypal.me/desideratarescue

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Pets at shelters & rescues near Desiderata Rescue

The Pixie Project

510 N.E. MLK Blvd,
Portland, OR 97232

Connections Pet Rescue

2800 N Lombard St #304,
Portland, OR 97217

Newberg Animal Shelter

1591 S Sandoz Road,
Newberg, OR 97132

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Kalama, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Sporty Spots's adoption status with email updates.
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Sporty Spots

American Bulldog/St. Bernard

Male, Adult
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Little Guy Casper the perfect Companion's adoption status with email updates.
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Little Guy Casper the perfect Companion

Chihuahua

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Lady Bug's adoption status with email updates.
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Lady Bug

Cocker Spaniel

Female, Senior
Battle Ground, WA

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