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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
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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 Keely's adoption status with email updates.
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Keely

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 11 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Oona's adoption status with email updates.
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Oona

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Farah's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Farah

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Helena's adoption status with email updates.
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Helena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 7 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 3 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Reo's adoption status with email updates.
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Reo

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Portland, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Olympia's adoption status with email updates.
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Olympia

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 yrs 7 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 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 KD - Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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KD - Gizmo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Battle Ground, WA
We'll also keep you updated on Cheez it's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheez it

American Pit Bull Terrier/Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 mos
Newberg, 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 Levi's adoption status with email updates.
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Levi

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Great Dane

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Silverton, OR
We'll also keep you updated on Boy Blue (mcas)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Boy Blue (mcas)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 mos
Vancouver, WA

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