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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 Olympia's adoption status with email updates.
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Olympia

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Merlin's adoption status with email updates.
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Merlin

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Apollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Apollo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 yrs 2 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 7 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Astro's adoption status with email updates.
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Astro

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Twizzler's adoption status with email updates.
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Twizzler

Labrador Retriever/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Ellen's adoption status with email updates.
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Ellen

Poodle (Standard)/St. Bernard

Female, 4 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 Marley Mendiola's adoption status with email updates.
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Marley Mendiola

Labrador Retriever

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

Husky/Siberian Husky

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Beaverton, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Oolong (bonded with Chai)'s adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Oolong (bonded with Chai)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Silverton, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Drizella CM's adoption status with email updates.
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Drizella CM

Domestic Shorthair

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

Dachshund

Male, 11 yrs 9 mos
Banks, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Valentina's adoption status with email updates.
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Valentina

Foxhound/Manchester Terrier

Female, Young
Portland, OR

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