Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cuddly canines? There are dozens of endearing dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Portland.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Gary, Shih Tzu and terrier mix
Gary is a male Shih Tzu and terrier mix being cared for at My Way Home Dog Rescue.
Gary is happy to keep company with children, cats or dogs. Gary is neutered and vaccinated. No need to worry: He's already house-trained.
From Gary's caregivers:
Gary is 5 years old and 14 pounds. Gary was a volunteer favorite at the shelter, a very full shelter. He was rescued by our friends at Saving Strays K9 Search and Rescue Team. He hitched a ride up north to My Way Home. He has been adored by all who meet him. Why? Well, he ignores cats, walks like an angel on the leash and is perfectly potty trained.
Apply to adopt Gary today at Petfinder.
Rose, husky
Rose is a female husky dog in the care of My Way Home Dog Rescue.
Rose gets along well with other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She has all of her shots, and she's spayed. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.
More on Rose:
She walks on a leash like a dream, she is crate trained, does well with other dogs and she understands basic commands. She has a high prey drive and is not good with cats and small animals as she will chase. She is an amazing dog that is happy, sweet and an all-around great companion.
Read more about Rose on Petfinder.
Ollie, papillon and terrier mix
Ollie is a male papillon and terrier mix staying at Northwest Animal Companions.
Ollie loves other dogs. Good news: He's already house-trained. He is already neutered, and he has all his shots.
From Ollie's friends at Northwest Animal Companions:
Ollie is approximately 5 years old and 16 pounds of love. He enjoys car rides, laying on the back of the couch, tossing around toys and believes 90 percent of any bed should be his. He is good-natured and gets along well with other dogs his size.
Read more about Ollie on Petfinder.
Gizmo, Australian shepherd and terrier mix
Gizmo is a charming male Australian shepherd and terrier mix currently housed at My Way Home Dog Rescue.
Gizmo gets along well with other dogs. My Way Home Dog Rescue, however, wants to place him in a home without small children. Have no fear: He is already house-trained. He has been vaccinated and neutered.
More on Gizmo:
Gizmo came into rescue on the 21st of April, recovering from a severe flea infestation, ear infections and broken teeth. We think this guy had a very rough life prior coming into our rescue. But now, everything has been taken care of for him and he is looking good and feeling good. His coat looks amazing, no more fleas or itching. He had a dental and removed a couple broken teeth and his ears are all better.
Apply to adopt Gizmo today at Petfinder.
Chiquita, chihuahua mix
Chiquita is an adorable female chihuahua mix currently housed at Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc.
Chiquita is the life of the party, and she loves other dogs. She is spayed and vaccinated. She's already house-trained.
About Chiquita:
She loves attention, is very happy and playful and loves to go out in yard. She will chase cats. Sleeps under the bed or in bathroom with a puppy bed. Very well behaved in the car.
Read more about how to adopt Chiquita on Petfinder.
Pickles, dachshund
Pickles is a handsome male dachshund dog being kept at Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc.
Pickles is gentle, and he plays well with kids. His ideal forever home would be a dog-free environment. He is already vaccinated and neutered. He is already house-trained.
Notes from Pickles' caretakers:
Pickles is a 4-year-old, short hair dark dapple doxie. He travels well in the car and knows basic commands (very treat motivated).
Read more about Pickles on Petfinder.
Zoey, dachshund
Zoey is a lovable female dachshund dog being cared for at Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc.
Zoey gets along well with other dogs. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She's already spayed and vaccinated. She has mastered her house-training etiquette.
More on Zoey:
Zoey is a 5-year-old, short hair 13-pound, blue dapple doxie. She knows basic commands, travels OK in the car but sometimes gets upset.
Read more about how to adopt Zoey on Petfinder.
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