Want to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other animal from a local shelter! Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many shelters in Gresham and environs are still working to fulfill adoptions.
In the search for an adorable new fur child, consider starting at a local adoption center like West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, where Squirrel the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed.
Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a dog person, you might like Faith, an Australian Shepherd up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.
Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].
- Name: Faith
- Species: Dog
- Location: The Heart Of Rescue, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Look into those sweet brown eyes. She will look back at you adoringly. Faith is approximately 3 years old. If…” Learn more
- Name: Starlet
- Species: Dog
- Location: Lancaster Four Dog Rescue Inc, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Shepherd
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Starlet 3 months old Female Shepard mix Good with other dogs Good with kids Playful and a social butterfly She…” Learn more
- Name: Frances
- Species: Dog
- Location: Great Pyrs And Paws Rescue, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Meet FRANCES! She’s a mixed breed puppy who…” Learn more
- Name: Lola
- Species: Dog
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “COURTESY POSTING LOLA IS NOT AT WCGHS Do not click on “Ask about LOLA” Thank you! FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT OWNER…” Learn more
- Name: Squirrel
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hi Squirrel here, I am a outside my comfort zone so I’ve asked my friends here at WCGHS to write…” Learn more
- Name: Hank
- Species: Dog
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed Otterhound Mix
- Description: “Hank is a large dog, weighing 69 pounds. Our best guess on breed is an Otterhound Mix. His history is…” Learn more
- Name: Magdalena
- Species: Dog
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Magdalena is a petite Shepherd Mix, weighing 48 pounds. She can be a little shy in new environments but loves…” Learn more
- Name: Manvel
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “I am a Texas transplant to the PNW. I am in search of family to love and care for me….” Learn more
- Name: Fazo
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Meet Fazo! This striking house panther is on the prowl for his new kingdom! Fazo is looking for a home…” Learn more
- Name: Tasha
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Hullo dahlings! I’m Tasha, and I have very strong views on the proper habitat for my gorgeousness, which involve hovering…” Learn more
- Name: Joe
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “Howdy! I’m Joe! I like to think I’m from the Wild West! I enjoy running at full speed ahead through…” Learn more
- Name: Indiana Bones
- Species: Dog
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
- Description: “Indiana Bones is a 1-year old mixed breed dog who just made the trip from California to Washington in search…” Learn more
- Name: Pandora
- Species: Cat
- Location: West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, Dogs: 2695 Index St., Washougal, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “Pandora is looking for a quite place to rest, the hustle and bustle of shelter life is a little much…” Learn more
- Name: Autumn
- Species: Dog
- Location: My Way Home Dog Rescue, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Doberman Pinscher
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Autumn! She is a beautiful and sweet Doberman, we guess her to be 1-2 years old and she is around…” Learn more
- Name: Luna
- Species: Dog
- Location: My Way Home Dog Rescue, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Doberman Pinscher Husky Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Little Luna! Luna is an adorable, healthy and sweet puppy, she has had DNA test and is half Siberian Husky…” Learn more
- Name: Bella
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dogs New Life Shelter, 9101 SE Stanley, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Hi, my name is Bella! Are you my new forever home? I sure hope so! My foster says I am…” Learn more
- Name: Peewee
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dogs New Life Shelter, 9101 SE Stanley, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Who’s ready for a big adventure? I know I am! But first let me introduce myself. I’m PeeWee, a shy…” Learn more
- Name: Sparrow
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dogs New Life Shelter, 9101 SE Stanley, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier
- Description: “Nice to meet you, my name is Sparrow. First off, I’d like to tell you that I’m a little bit…” Learn more
- Name: Goliath
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dogs New Life Shelter, 9101 SE Stanley, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever Bullmastiff Mix
- < b>Good With: Kids
- Description: “It is a hard lot being the gentle giant…. People sometimes expect so much from me, good thing I can…” Learn more
- Name: Buddy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dogs New Life Shelter, 9101 SE Stanley, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Mix
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Are you looking for a friend, a pal, a comrade, a best bud? Hey! I’m a Buddy! I could be…” Learn more
- Name: Prince Vladimir
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dogs New Life Shelter, 9101 SE Stanley, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Schipperke Mix
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “I vant to suck your blood, drain your heart dry…. of loneliness, that is! I’m a feisty little fella, full…” Learn more
- Name: Habibi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Family Dogs New Life Shelter, 9101 SE Stanley, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Greyhound Boxer Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “The name is Habibi and I need to set the record straight. I may have been picked up as a…” Learn more
- Name: Cooper
- Species: Dog
- Location: Three Little Pitties Rescue, Vancouver, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Poodle
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Although Cooper may be a little older than the usual rescue dog, that doesn’t slow him down. This ten year…” Learn more
- Name: Tootsie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Dachshund
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “***PLEASE READ ENTIRE BIO & ADOPTION CRITERIA BEFORE CONTACTING ODR OR APPLYING FOR ADOPTION, THANKS!*** MEET Tootsie – Tootsie is…” Learn more
- Name: Mondo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Oregon Dachshund Rescue Inc, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Dachshund
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “***PLEASE READ ENTIRE BIO & ADOPTION CRITERIA BEFORE CONTACTING ODR OR APPLYING FOR ADOPTION, THANKS!*** MEET Mondo – Mondo is…” Learn more
- Name: George
- Species: Dog
- Location: Imagine Peace For Pups, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet George! George is a ten week old, 18 pound pup, currently being fostered with his brother Paul in Beaverton,…” Learn more
- Name: Paul
- Species: Dog
- Location: Imagine Peace For Pups, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Terrier
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “Meet Paul! Paul is a ten week old 13 pound pup currently being fostered with his brother George in Beaverton,…” Learn more
- Name: CiCi & Sam (BONDED PAIR)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cats Meow Cat Rescue, Gladstone, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “BONDED PAIR! Sam is very sweet and low key, (for the most part – he is a kitten after all)!…” Learn more
- Name: Trout, Barrett, Dael (BONDED TRIO)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cats Meow Cat Rescue, Gladstone, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
- Description: “This is Trout 7 month old male, CMCR #1079, Barrett 9 month old female, CMCR #1078 and Dael 7 month…” Learn more
- Name: Milkyway
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cats Meow Cat Rescue, Gladstone, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tabby
- Description: “Milkyway is a sweet, energetic, curious and playful cat. She likes to have a cozy place to sleep on her…” Learn more
- Name: Minnie & Sarah (BONDED PAIR)
- Species: Cat
- Location: Cats Meow Cat Rescue, Gladstone, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Tuxedo
- Description: “This is Minnie, CMCR #1105, and Sarah, CMCR # 1106. These bonded, 9 year old sisters are available now. Minnie…” Learn more
- Name: Juno
- Species: Rabbit
- Location: Rabbit Advocates, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Bunny Rabbit
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Juno, aka Juno Pepper, is an adorable boy with fabulous helicopter ears. Sometimes he’s a lop, sometimes he’s not! Juno…” Learn more
- Name: Lola
- Species: Dog
- Location: Heart Of The Underdog, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “***Please DO NOT send us inquiries/emails asking if this dog is still available. If a dog/puppy is still listed on…” Learn more
- Name: Max
- Species: Dog
- Location: Gulf Coast Stars, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids
- Description: “Applications are now being accepted for Max. Max is about 10 years old and is one big lovebug. He’s very…” Learn more
- Name: Leroy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Portland Dachshund Rescue Inc, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Dachshund
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Leroy is a 7.5 year old red smooth dachshund. He is approximately 11.5 lbs. and is at a perfect weight….” Learn more
- Name: Dickens
- Species: Dog
- Location: Portland Dachshund Rescue Inc, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Dachshund
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Dickens is a 7 month old, dapple dachshund. He is a “tweenie” and is already 14lbs (although he could stand…” Learn more
- Name: Boo
- Species: Cat
- Location: Furry Friends, Vancouver, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair
- Description: “DOB: 11/29/2018 Hi my name is Boo and I am looking for my new forever home. It takes me awhile…” Learn more
- Name: Louie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Furry Friends, Vancouver, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Bengal
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Louie is a 10 year old Begal Male that would do best in a home where he can get a…” Learn more
- Name: Delgado
- Species: Dog
- Location: Spca Of Brazoria County, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Labrador Retriever
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Dapper Delgado is longing for his ticket out of the Texas to a forever home in the PNW!! This gentle…” Learn more
- Name: Tanya
- Species: Dog
- Location: Spca Of Brazoria County, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Boxer
Mix - Description: “Tanya is almost 4 months old, and she is very ready to find a forever home! Tanya came in with…” Learn more
- Name: Panda
- Species: Cat
- Location: Animal Aid Inc, 5335 SW 42nd, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
- Description: “You can find out more about me and Animal Aid’s adoption process at www.animalaidpdx.org . The Basics: MEOW! I’m the…” Learn more
- Name: Chamo
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furfriends Animal Rescue Inc, Oregon City, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Beagle Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “(Please allow us 48 hours to respond to e-mail inquiries. Our dogs adopt very fast so if you’re interested please…” Learn more
- Name: Daisy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furfriends Animal Rescue Inc, Oregon City, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Cattle Dog / Blue Heeler Border Collie Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “(Please allow us 48 hours to respond to e-mail inquiries. Our dogs adopt very fast so if you’re interested please…” Learn more
- Name: Mochi
- Species: Dog
- Location: Furfriends Animal Rescue Inc, Oregon City, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Papillon Mix
- Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
- Description: “(During this time, please allow 48 hours for us to respond to inquiries. We adopt within 2 hour radius of…” Learn more
- Name: Licorice
- Species: Dog
- Location: Great Pyrenees Rescue Society, Oregon City, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Maltese Yorkshire Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Hello, meet tiny Licorice. She is an honorary Great Pyrenees, disguised as a one-year-old, seven-pound, Maltese and Shih Tzu mix….” Learn more
- Name: Sadie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Darby And Gracys Dog Rescue, Oregon City, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Bully
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Sadie is a sweet lady! She is currently weaning her pups, just a few more weeks to go! She came…” Learn more
- Name: Sadie
- Species: Cat
- Location: Fur Love Haven, Portland, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
- Good With: Kids and cats
- Description: “Sadie is estimated to be about 4 months old. She is a very outgoing, active and friendly girl. She will…” Learn more
- Name: Angel
- Species: Dog
- Location: Indigo Rescue, PO Box 554, Beaverton, OR
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THROUGH TO SEE WHETHER YOU MEET OUR ADOPTION CRITERIA BEFORE RESPONDING. IF YOU MEET OUR CRITERIA FOR…” Learn more
- Name: Uno
- Species: Dog
- Location: Second Chance Companions, Battle Ground, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua
- Good With: Dogs and cats
- Description: “This sweet little guy has a very sad story to tell. He has lived in multiple shelters most of his…” Learn more
- Name: Charlotte
- Species: Dog
- Location: Second Chance Companions, Battle Ground, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Plott Hound Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Charlotte is a cross of a Plott hound and a Catahoula. She’s 2 1/2 years old and over 80 lbs….” Learn more
- Name: Riely
- Species: Dog
- Location: Second Chance Companions, Battle Ground, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever Rottweiler Mix
- Description: “Riely is a beautiful mix of a Chocolate lab and a Rottweiler. She’s only 1 1/2 years old, 80 lbs….” Learn more
- Name: Annie
- Species: Dog
- Location: Wigglin Home Boxer Rescue, 909 SE Clark Ave, Battle Ground, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Boxer
- Description: “Annie 8 Months Old Female Boxer Mix Natural Tail Dog friendly Dog savvy cats OK Crate trained Needs training Potty…” Learn more
- Name: Stella
- Species: Dog
- Location: Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue, Vancouver, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Stella was owner surrendered to our organization due to a member of her family having allergy issues which sadly pushed…” Learn more
- Name: Honey
- Species: Dog
- Location: Southeast Texas Labrador Retriever Rescue, Vancouver, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, American Bulldog Pit Bull Terrier Mix
- Good With: Kids and dogs
- Description: “Honey was left behind by her family when they moved away and according to neighbprs, spent the following days trying…” Learn more
- Name: Bobby Boy
- Species: Dog
- Location: Three Little Pitties Rescue, Vancouver, WA
- Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
- Good With: Dogs
- Description: “Meet Bobby Boy! This dude has very unique coloring and eyes that will melt your heart! He has everyone stop…” Learn more
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