Animal Aid, Inc.

We are running very low on unscented, clumping clay litter and pine pellet litter!

Can you help us restock by shopping our Chewy Wishlist?
https://www.chewy.com/g/animal-aid_b71543330 -list&

*please only unscented litter ❤

Thank mew!

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Howdy partners! I’m Rocky, the sweetest meatball in the Wild West! I started my journey at Animal Aid after my previous family had a baby who was very allergic to me. The transition has been a little… Rocky … but I’ve proven myself to be the most loving, goofy partner in crime to the new people in my life. My nervousness around strangers can easily be worked through with patience, yummy treats, and a good head scratch. Don’t be surprised if I sound the alarm when danger approaches our home!
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I haven’t spent a ton of time with other dogs, but I never seem to mind being in the same space as them. I ignore them and mind my own business. I’m sure I could get along with a canine sibling if introduced slowly. I’ve shown an interest in chasing the neighborhood cats outside, so a cat free home is probably ideal. Older, respectful kids are also totally in my social wheelhouse.
I’m looking for a home with either a fenced yard or a very quiet neighborhood. I’m still working through my fear of all the sights and sounds that I encounter on leashed walks outside of my comfort zone. A personal yard to zoom and play would be perfect for burning energy and those pesky extra pounds that I’m trying to lose.
My foster parents say that I’m a total dream when left alone at home. No separation anxiety here! As long as I have a loving family to cuddle with at the end of the day, I’m putty in your hands.
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Estimated birthdate 9/2020. Weight 80lbs
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www.animalaidpdx.org/project/rocky

A Gift Today to Support the Future.

For over 50 years Animal Aid has been dedicated to the health and welfare of companion animals in our community. As we look to the next 50 years and beyond, we want to ensure our ability to continue to care and advocate for animals and the people who love them. To this end, we have created the Animal Aid Endowment Fund at Oregon Community Foundation.

Learn more about the Fund at: https://www.animalaidpdx.org/endowment-fund/

• Save the date! Join us and more than 100 orgs on Sept. 5 for Oregon’s largest volunteer expo — hosted by The Standard. Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square. Time: 11 – 2.

• Do you want to support youth, housing, education, the environment, animal welfare, etc. in Oregon but don’t know how? Come to the Volunteer Expo! It’s like speed dating for the perfect nonprofit volunteer experience. With more than 100 participating nonprofits, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. Sept. 5, 11 – 2, Pioneer Courthouse Square, hosted by The Standard.

Yoga with Cats is back on Sunday September 22nd from 2-3pm. Registration opens up on the 1st and spots are limited! Don't miss your chance to find savasana in our main cat room. Ringo can show you how it's done. ✌️

https://www.animalaidpdx.org/events/yoga-with-cats-september-2024/

Sadie & Penny are having a blast at their foster home but they would LOVE to find their forever home!

They have spent most of their lives together and are very bonded so they are looking for a home together. If you or someone you know are looking for the sweetest duo to complete your family, visit our website to learn more about how to adopt!

https://www.animalaidpdx.org/adopt/

August is National Make-A-Will Month and when planning for the future it’s important to consider your pets. While Animal Aid provides a lifetime commitment to all the cats and dogs who are adopted from us, not all cats and dogs have this safety net. Animal Aid developed the Gift of Life Program to help cat guardians have peace of mind that their beloved cats will be taken care of if their people pass away first.

Our Gift of Life program allows you to secure a safe landing spot for your cats as part of Animal Aid. Learn more at: https://www.animalaidpdx.org/gift-of-life/

Our major fundraising event is coming up and tickets are ON SALE NOW!

We are switching things up this year and hope you can join us on Saturday November 16th from 5-10pm for Rendezvous For Rescue! Hosted by the legendary Poison Waters & Friends, local animal lovers will gather for an evening that begins with Yappy Hour to highlight our canine alumni and adoptables, followed by savory dining catered by Pearl Catering. Stay awhile and enjoy New Wave pop music from Portland’s own Camp Crush, a silent auction that is sure to have something for everyone, the wall of Wine & Whiskey, a golden ticket raffle and so much more!

Learn more about the event and get your tickets here: https://rendezvousforrescue.cbo.io

Hot Tip: Buy 2 or more tickets and get each ticket at a 25% discount! 😻

Meet Orangina! She is a petite cat that needs to go home with her daughter, Root Beer. Before coming to us, she was on the streets raising a family. Since coming to us, she has began to love being cozy and enjoying every meal.



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Pictured is a small brown and white cat sitting on a windowsill, looking lovingly at a platter full of wet food bowls.

August is National Make-A-Will Month. Have you considered Estate planning for your pet? Marion is an example of the importance of Estate planning as she came to Animal Aid when both of her people suddenly passed away. Her only remaining family was very allergic to cats and unable to keep her.

Learn more about estate planning for your pet: https://www.animalaidpdx.org/estate-planning/

Meet Mia and Wallace. A pair who met in a foster home and now are inseparable. They both love to play and snuggle. Mia loves to clean Wallace and frequently entices him for some play time. This pair loves string toys and watching birds outside.

If you would like to learn more about this cute pair, give us a call or click the links below:
https://www.animalaidpdx.org/project/mia/
https://www.animalaidpdx.org/project/wallace/

August is National Make-A-Will Month. Did you know, with just one sentence you can provide for Animal Aid’s future?

Learn more at: https://www.animalaidpdx.org/estate-planning/

Allow us to reintroduce you to Handsome. He is a very friendly and social cat with a big purr-sonality. He is talkative and likes to be around other animals, so he would do best in a home with a playmate. Handsome of course lives up to his name, but also can get a bit sassy when overstimulated.

If you want to meet Handsome, come by our office and see him in our main room!
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Pictured is a white and orange cat who is comfortable in a cat bed. Second photo in the carousel has the same cat with his face planted in the wall of the cat bed.

Mark your calendars, our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up! We are switching things up this year and hosting Rendezvous For Rescue - an evening hosted by Poison Waters that begins with Yappy Hour, highlighting our canine alumni and adoptables. Followed by delicious food catered by Pearl Catering and New Wave pop music from Portland's own Camp Crush! There will be a silent auction, a wall of wine & whiskey, golden ticket raffle, and more! You won't want to miss it 🥳

Tickets go on sale August 15th!
https://www.animalaidpdx.org/events/rfr2024/

It's Foster Friday and time to meet the cutest bonded pair you've probably ever seen - Penny & Sadie!

What they 'lack' in size, they make up for in personality! Sadie (fluffy) is the more reserved of the two but that doesn't stop her from loving everyone she meets and looking for a lap to snuggle up on. Penny is a social butterfly who is always ready for an outdoor adventure or a game of tug. Both pups do well with kids, other dogs, and even cats!

Visit their profiles to learn more about them!
https://www.animalaidpdx.org/project/penny/
https://www.animalaidpdx.org/project/sadie-2/

Meet lucky!
He's one of the amazing cats in our main room right meow and he loves to snuggle with others. Lucky is super talkative and friendly. He can get overstimulated and would do best in a cat savvy home.

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All of our dogs go into foster homes and Twizzler is a pup who was a stray at another shelter before coming to us. He loves to play, socialize, and give tons of love. Twizzler would do great in a home with another dog friend or with someone who is active and can continue to give him puppy play dates.

If you want to learn more, visit our site or give us a call.
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Photo is of a black male dog with a white chest. He is looking lovingly into the camera.

✨EVENT ALERT!✨

Join us on Thursday July 11th at Breakside Brewery's Beaverton location from 5-7PM for Pups & Pints!

Food, beer, supporting rescue AND you get to pet dogs? Does it get much better than that?!

It's the last day of adopt a shelter cat month, but it's always adopt a shelter cat month here at Animal Aid!

We wanted to share a roundup of some of our current cats looking for their future homes❤️

1. Thiago who is a gentle giant (striped gray and white) and Nisha who is the ultimate chiller (black and white)
2. Astro who is the best brother to his sibling, Nova (striped with shades of brown)
3. Birdie, a great office manager (striped brown walking on a laptop)
4. Ringo, the foodie (thick gray striped cat)
5. Skye who is our sweet greeter at Animal Aid (fluffy gray cat with long whiskers)
6. Zane, the curious one (black cat)
7. Nonette who is a sunbathing queen (multicolor cat)
8. Bleu is the very smol and cute cuddle bug (petite gray cat)

This is only a handful of the amazing cats we currently have! If you ever want to meet some cats, feel free to stop by during our open hours. We have dogs as well who are always in foster homes, but give us a call or check our site for more info.

And lastly, come visit us at Pride Beaverton today at the farmer's market parking lot between 11-5. 🌈❤️

Pride Beaverton, June 30th, 2024!
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We are thrilled to be tabling again at Pride Beaverton!
Look for us along with the other vendors in the Farmer’s Market parking lot on Sunday from 11-5! Performers, vendors and food are just a few of the exciting things.
The pride parade kicks off the event at 11am!
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www.pridebeaverton.org

Foster need/Help!
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Howdy parters! 🤠 Coming at you live with some pups hot off the press! We’ve got two terrier gals moving into the emergency kennel (potentially as soon as tomorrow), and I’m gathering a team of caretakers to help make their stay as smooth as possible. Most importantly, I’d love to find them a foster home so that they don’t have to stay in the kennel very long (and I don’t end up keeping them).

About the dogs -
Two terrier mixes, ~20-30lb, ~9 years old. They’ve lived together for 8 years and would love to stay together wherever they go. Sadie (white and brown) loves kids, walks, and giving you face kisses. Penny (black) loves playing, giving you sad eyes for treats, and going on adventures. They’ve cohabitated with small dogs, cats, and older kids without issue. I’ve already met them and can vouch for how lovely they are.

We’ve got open time slots in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Weekends are where we’ll need the most help.

Please send an email ([email protected]) if you’re interested in helping. If you know someone who’s interested in helping but hasn’t fostered/volunteered before, have them submit an application with a note about what they’d like to help with.

Thank you ❤️

It's the summer solstice and the longest day of the year! We thought it was the perfect time to share some summer tips for your furry friends.

1. Keep cool - watch for symptoms for overheating, check pavement heat before walking your dogs, and don't shave your pets since it messes with their built-in temperature regulation. Never leave pets in the car!
2. Always keep water readily available - self explanatory but make sure there's always access to water at home or on adventures
3. Garden safety - be mindful of the plants in your area since some of our pets like to take a munch now and then, so make sure they are non toxic for animals (google image search is great for checking)
4. Firework safety - as we head towards 4th of july, make sure pets have microchips and have what they need to feel safe when hearing loud noises

Other tips:
If possible, create a cooling pad for pets during really warm days (this can be as easy as a wet towel or a towel put in a freezer for a little bit)
Brush your pets when you can
On outdoor ventures, look for shady spots to take a break

Any other tips you can think of? Share them below!

Pop Up Pub!
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Back by pupular demand, a one-night event inspired by Portland and created for the animals. One of our largest fundraisers of the year, this event will include trivia, pizza, salad, beer, wine, and a selection of raffle baskets for you to win! Get your trivia team together and join us for an evening of fun!

Your $30 ticket includes trivia, unlimited pizza & salad,
and 1 raffle ticket.

Continuing with adopt a shelter cat month with miss Allegra. She loves to spend time with people and loves spending afternoons on a lap. She is looking for a quiet home, preferably as the only child.

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Pictured is a kitty with stripes and long white whiskers. Allegra has one ear tipped and is cuddling in a soft bed. She is six years old.

On top of adopt a shelter cat month, it's also national foster a pet month! Since it's , we wanted to share a little bit about Twizzler who is currently in a foster home and looking for his forever home.

A bit about Twizzler:
🐶goofy/playful
❤️loves playing with other dogs (no cats)
🐾accepts all the cuddles
☀️needs a home with an active lifestyle

Interested in learning more about Twizzler, give us a call or go to our site.

And we are always looking for foster homes for our cats and dogs, if you feel like this is something you have room for, please fill out our foster application! Our dogs are always in foster homes and with more foster homes, we can take in more pups (and cats) 🫶

It's adopt a shelter cat month and today we are sharing a bit about marion. Marion is quiet and shy, but friendly once she gets to know you. Before coming to us, her parents passed away and also has dealt with kidney disease. She loves headbutts and making biscuits. She is currently in foster, but if you're interested please give us a call or email us at [email protected]

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Pictured is a cat in a bed and the same cat also below staring at the camera with long white whiskers. 12 year old cat with colorful fur and big eyes.

National Hug Your Cat Day!
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Bille and Ringo are demonstrating how to hug your cat. We’d love for you to tag us in pics of you hugging yours!
Just add to your photo and we’ll share!
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animalaidpdx.org/project/billie/
animalaidpdx.org/project/ringo/
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Billie and Ringo are a bonded pair and are looking for a home together!
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Join us later this month for some yoga with cats in our main room.

Bring a mat and meet some of the new kitties at Animal aid. Spaces are limited, so grab a ticket while you can!

Happy Foster Friday! Today we’re featuring our sweet Jazzy girl!

Jazzy is an affectionate cat with plenty of energy! She likes to chase string toys, but prefers to play and hangout without other cats or dogs, so would do best as a solo gal. Some things she loves include: attention, her food, and hanging out in a lap (when she’s feeling cozy)!

She’s looking for someone to be her best pal for the long run & if you think this could be you, check out the link in our bio 😻

National Rescue Dog Day!
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We are celebrating a Happy Tails story today!
Nala was a rescue from Texas who was brought to us and fostered by our Finance & Volunteer manager through her 6 month heart worm treatment. Her sweet demeanor meant that she’d have no trouble finding her forever home! Nala was adopted by a wonderful couple in September of 2020! The best news? She’s a wonderful big sister!
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Here’s what her adopters have to say:
Since adopting Nala, our lives have been filled with laughter and love. Her mischievous antics (especially around sneaky food theft) bring us laughs everyday.
Nala’s gentle natured personality especially around our newborn makes her the perfect addition to our family. We’re grateful for the happiness she brings into our lives!
We couldn’t be happier for Nala and family!
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