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Published on March 13, 2020
Want to adopt a pet? Here are 7 delightful doggies to adopt now in PortlandPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just taking a peek at some delightful doggies up for adoption? There are dozens of darling 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.)


Kuba, Alaskan malamute and shepherd mix

Kuba is an adorable male Alaskan malamute and shepherd mix in the care of Woofin Palooza, LLC.

Kuba will get along great with your other dogs. Kuba has had all his shots. He's already house-trained.

Notes from Kuba's caretakers:

Kuba is a super awesome guy. He is a large dog but super sweet easy going and great with other dogs. He is also very quiet and well behaved. He is an angel. He would be great for any house hold with any level of dog experience.

Read more about how to adopt Kuba on Petfinder.

Zekiler, chihuahua

Zekiler is a male chihuahua dog currently residing at Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc.

Zekiler is happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. No need to worry: He is already house-trained. His vaccinations are already up to date.

Here's what Zekiler's friends at Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc. think of him:

Zekiler is a friendly, outgoing dog that enjoys going on walks and playing with other dogs. He lives with cats, likes to cuddle, watch TV and get loved on. He enjoys chasing balls in the yard. He has not had an accident in the house and uses the doggy dog to go out and potty. He is food motivated and learns things fast. He will be a great family member.

Read more about Zekiler on Petfinder.

Zora, border collie

Zora is a female border collie dog currently residing at Woofin Palooza, LLC.

Zora likes to socialize — she'll get along great with your other dogs. Zora has had all her shots. Good news: She is already house-trained.

From Zora's current caretaker:

Zora is a beautifully marked smooth coated Border Collie. She is so calm for a Border Collie, which is very rare. She also does not display anxiety like a typical Border Collie. She is one of a kind.

Read more about Zora on Petfinder.

Sweet Pea, pit bull terrier

Sweet Pea is a sweet female pit bull terrier dog currently residing at Woofin Palooza, LLC.

Sweet Pea is happy to keep company with other dogs. No need to worry: She is already house-trained. Sweet Pea is already spayed and vaccinated.

Here's what Sweet Pea's friends at Woofin Palooza, LLC think of her:

Sweet Pea is just all that and a bag of chips. Great with other dogs, super loving and very snuggly. Playful and has a medium activity level. She crates beautifully and has not had any potty accidents. She is a great dog. 

Apply to adopt Sweet Pea today at Petfinder.

Mae Rae, Chiweenie

Mae Rae is a female Chiweenie dog in the care of Woofin Palooza, LLC.

Mae Rae plays well with others, and she'll get along great with your cats, dogs and kids. She is vaccinated and spayed. She is already house-trained.

From Mae Rae's current caretaker:

Mae Rae is a great little dog that is very playful, especially with other little dogs. She is super sweet, loving and likes to sleep in the bed with her people. She's a snuggler. She is pretty well behaved, meaning she really does not do anything wrong she does not have any formal obedience training but she is super smart and would learn very quickly.

Read more about Mae Rae on Petfinder.

Ruby, spaniel mix

Ruby is a female spaniel mix currently residing at Woofin Palooza, LLC.

Ruby gets along well with other dogs and cats. Woofin Palooza, LLC, however, wants to place her in a home without small children. She has had all of her shots, and she is spayed. She is already house-trained.

Here's what Ruby's friends at Woofin Palooza, LLC think of her:

Ruby is a sweet dog that is looking for a home that will be patient with her. She is from a property seizure so before coming to us she had never lived in a home before. She has been with a foster person for several months and now knows how to use a dog door, walk on a leash, be in a crate is great with other dogs and is warming up to men. 

Read more about how to adopt Ruby on Petfinder.

Nebula, Alaskan malamute

Nebula is an adorable female Alaskan malamute dog staying at Woofin Palooza, LLC.

Nebula loves other dogs. She has had all of her shots. She is already house-trained.

Nebula's current caretakers say:

What a beautiful dog! This gal is gorgeous inside and out. She has a fantastic, friendly, outgoing and playful personality. She is great with other dogs, crates beautifully, has had no potty accidents and is a medium activity level.

Read more about how to adopt Nebula on Petfinder.


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