Animal Aid Inc.

Animal shelter in Portland, Oregon

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Address

5335 SW 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97221

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Friday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Animal Aid Inc.

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Gigi

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Edward Scissorpaws

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Chai

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 6 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Nico

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 5 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Linus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
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tilly

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos

Portland, OR

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
House-trained
Story
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Carl

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 12 yrs 5 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story
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Sugar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 15 yrs 3 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Sushi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos

Portland, OR

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Needs special attention
House-trained
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Shelter FAQs

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.
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.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Animal Aid Inc.

Omani Paws Portland

Portland, OR 97201

Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon

P. O. Box 25391, Portland, OR 97298

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Chanel Belle your built in bestie with bonus wiggles

Boxer

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Potato Flake Forever Bestie

Dachshund

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Tuck wants to be tucked in for snuggles

Dachshund

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos

Portland, OR

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story

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