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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 Faelyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Faelyn

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
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 4 mos
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 6 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, 4 yrs 1 mo
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Bleu's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Bleu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 yrs 11 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Slim Jim's adoption status with email updates.
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Slim Jim

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 9 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Orla's adoption status with email updates.
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Orla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 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, 2 yrs 2 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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We'll also keep you updated on Jack's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack

Plott Hound

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Tourmaline's adoption status with email updates.
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Tourmaline

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Vancouver, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Rako RP*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rako RP*

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Salem, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Bambi and Moose's adoption status with email updates.
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Bambi and Moose

Hound (Unknown Type)/Black Mouth Cur

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Vancouver, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Douglas's adoption status with email updates.
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Douglas

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Puppy
Salem, OR

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