Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cuddly canines up for adoption? There are dozens of deserving dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Portland.
Animal shelters and pet rescue groups 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.)
Pablo, foxhound and Brittany spaniel mix
Pablo is a lovable male foxhound and Brittany spaniel mix staying at Family Dogs New Life Shelter.
Pablo gets along well with other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. He is already house-trained. His vaccinations are up to date, and he's neutered.
Pablo says:
I’m downright adorable and full of potential! At 11 months old I am just coming into my own, so I may need a confidence boost now and then. Plenty of training, guidance and love, too. It doesn’t take much to make me feel uneasy and unsure, so a patient and stable environment is what I need. I guess I’ll just wait around patiently until I find someone who can assist me with this. Maybe you’ll make a great candidate? I am already crate trained, housebroken, and have had lots of training—it’s like a Webster’s Dictionary up in here with all the commands I know! So, what do you think? Are you interested in helping create a masterpiece?
Read more about Pablo on Petfinder.
Charlie, Australian shepherd and Australian cattle dog mix
Charlie is a lovable male Australian shepherd and Australian cattle dog mix staying at Family Dogs New Life Shelter.
Charlie loves other dogs. He is looking for cat-free home. Family Dogs New Life Shelter, however, thinks he will do best in a home without small children. He is already house-trained. He has had all of his shots, and he's neutered.
Here's what Charlie has to say:
I got the golden ticket! It says right here, “Redeemable for one fantastically wonderful forever family!” Boy, oh boy! I am sooo happy I could wag my tail clean off! If I’m being honest, and I always try to speak my mind, I am a bit more of an Augustus Gloop than a Charlie Bucket… see, I am a bit of a glutton and can be very greedy—I just don’t like to share my stuff! If it is mine I want to keep it safe and all to myself. Thankfully I have had a rather fortunate series of events happen lately and here I am safe and sound and waiting to cash in this golden ticket! If you focus on positive things, you get positive results. So I will keep my head high and not let the muck drag me down. Come join me on my tour through the incredible splendor that lies just beyond these shelter doors!
Read more about Charlie on Petfinder.
Jake, Weimaraner
Jake is a male Weimaraner dog staying at Oregon Weimaraner Rescue.
Jake gets along well with other dogs. He is looking for cat-free household. Oregon Weimaraner Rescue, however, wants to place him in a home without small children. He is vaccinated and neutered. He's already house-trained.
From Jake's current caretaker:
Jake is super athletic, very well-trained and a sweetheart. He is looking for a home with one other dog and people who are home a lot and will love him to pieces. Exercise for this boy is important!
Read more about how to adopt Jake on Petfinder.
Sam, Great Dane and Labrador retriever mix
Sam is a handsome male Great Dane and Labrador retriever mix being kept at My Way Home Dog Rescue.
Sam gets along well with other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. He is already neutered and vaccinated. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.
Here's what Sam's friends at My Way Home Dog Rescue think of him:
Meet Sam! We’re not really sure what breeds he’s mixed with, but his long body and tall legs make us think he might be a Great Dane/Lab mix. We think he’s around 3-4 years old and he weighs 64lbs. Sam somehow found his way to a shelter and quickly became a favorite there, but his people never came.
Apply to adopt Sam today at Petfinder.
Selassie, pit bull terrier
Selassie is a darling female pit bull terrier dog currently residing at Family Dogs New Life Shelter.
Selassie loves other dogs. She is looking for cat-free household. Selassie is already spayed and vaccinated. Fear not: She's already house-trained.
From Selassie:
I sit and dream of my new family…I wonder who they will be and what they will be like. What kind of new things do they want to show me? Will they give me a soft bed? Buy me gourmet dinners? Are they going to take me on adventures? I don’t need anything fancy, but it is nice to dream of what kind of new life I will have.
Read more about how to adopt Selassie on Petfinder.
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