Did you know there are limits to the number of animals you can own? Click HERE to see county-by-county information.
How to Adopt a Dog: What To Know Before You Go
8 Signs You’re Not Ready for a Dog
How to read your dog’s body language
Managing a dog with behavior problems
Lost & Found Pets: See information on our site here and at our partner’s site here: Petco Love Lost
Animal Food Banks
The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank: (503) 939-7555-Please call for important information before visiting, 3632 SE 20th, Portland, OR, 97202
FIDO Dog Food Bank: (971) 678-6940 Wednesday Hours: 9a-12noon with Strict COVID-19 protocols in place. The FIDO food bank gives out one month of dog food at a time.
Veterinary Assistance
Good Neighbor Vet : (888-234-1350) Offers Mobile Vaccination Clinic and other affordable pet care.
DoveLewis Velvet Financial Assistance Fund: (503) 228-7281 Offers financial assistance to qualifying low-income clients to help cover the cost of emergency medical treatment
Portland Animal Welfare Team: (971) 333-0729 2700 Please visit website for full details.
Waggle.org: Waggle is a crowdfunding resource you can utilize when you cannot afford a veterinary bill. Waggle is the trusted safety net you need when you cannot afford a veterinary bill.
OFOSA’s Pets for Life Fund helps pet owners with spay/neuter costs and catastrophic veterinary expenses (based on funding available)
Waggle.org is a trusted safety net pet guardians can turn to for crowdfunding when they lack funds for essential veterinary treatment.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Resources
Spay & Save Low and no-cost spay/neuter surgeries for cats owned by low-income residents in the
greater Portland metropolitan area. The program also serves a limited number of
dogs. (800) 345-7729
Cat Adoption Team Low cost spay/neuter clinic for pet cats. Offers three pricing levels
depending on qualifications. Please click here for More Info & Appointment Request
Form. (503) 925-8903
Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (feral, TNR) Spay/neuter clinic for cats only. No-cost surgery for feral, stray and barn cats and low cost surgeries for pet cats. Online Spay/Neuter Form
Pixie Project Low cost spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs. Prices are determined on a
case-by-case basis. Surgery@pixieproject.org
Search for free or low cost pet support services like veterinary care, pet food pantries, temporary pet care and more by zip code: Pets.findhelp.com
Domestic Violence Shelters with Pet Boarding Available: Safe Place for Pets
Pet care for people entering substance abuse treatment: Recovery Ranch Sanctuary (Clackamas, OR)
Pet Rehabilitation Therapies: https://healingartsanimalcare.com/
Canine Aquatic Sports and Rehab: http://www.pawsrehab.net/
Pet Friendly Housing: https://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/Oregon/Portland/pet-friendly-4lh/
Rehoming a Pet (If you have an OFOSA pet to rehome, please call us first at 503-747-7818): https://rehome.adoptapet.com/r/75626
Rehoming a Pet Resources from Human Animal Support Services
*These listings are for informational purposes only. OFOSA does not endorse these products/services in any way.
