The Best Oregon Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2026

South Coast Humane Society

South Coast Humane Society Believes in the UNDERDOG!! We are a progressive rescue organization that serves not only our community but animals from all over the world. We give the second chance that an animal needs!! We help our community with low cost spay/neuter and medical wellness that would otherwise not be available.

Oregon Dog Rescue

After 13 years in Tualatin, We recently re-located to Portland in the John's Landing neighborhood! We always have 50+ adorable pups waiting for homes so please come visit us 7-days a week!

Street Savvy Dog Rescue

Street Savvy Dog Rescue is a superlative, foster-based dog rescue active in rescuing dogs from underserved areas such as rural Texas, Mexico, CA and the PNW where we are based. Our amazing ALL-VOLUNTEER team cares for dogs in their homes until they are matched to applicants. Started in 2014, we are now entering our 10th year and have surpassed the 3000 saved mark! We are notably THE FIRST non-profit dog rescue in Oregon to resolutely ONLY use force-free training methods and we are dedicated to educating the public all about using force-free training and mental enrichment to help their dogs be happy and psychologically healthy!

Many Miles 2 Home Rescue

We specialize in bully breed, pregnant pups and moms with litters. These pups are 3rd on the euthanasia list and we found that they need help the most. We rescue , rehab and rehome all our dogs so that they have a better chance of getting homes. We dedicate every waking moment to these pups. They run every day at least 2 times a day, they get tons of love from our staff and volunteers. We love what we do.

Greenhill Humane Society

Greenhill Humane Society has been caring for animals in Lane County since 1944. We operate the only animal shelter within the Eugene/Springfield area. Our programs include animal adoptions; reuniting lost animals with their families; disaster response; crisis care boarding in situations of domestic violence, medical emergencies, and other crisis situations; spay/neuter for free roaming, un-owned community cats; a pet pantry; on-site volunteer opportunities; foster care and humane education. We are a private non-profit and rely on donations for a majority of our budget. The generosity of our local community enables us to provide a high level of care to lost, abandoned, and neglected animals while at the same time helping pet owners in need.

Pawsitively Saved Rescue

At Pawsitively Saved we believe that all dogs deserve a safe and nurturing forever home. Providing an environment, coupled with active mental and physical stimulation, leads to a happy, healthy life for your dogs. To meet the physical and recreational needs of your pet, promote healthy exercise and foster essential socialization skills for confident canines. Dogs that are fully socialized and exercised are confident companions We are passionate about what we do and care deeply about the health and well-being of all dogs. This is not a business, this is our lifestyle, and dogs ARE our life. Dogs bring us comfort, joy, and companionship through every phase of our lives, and it's our job to give back to them as much as they give to us.

4 All Muttkind

We are a 100% foster based, volunteer run, all breed rescue. Our mission is to provide a stepping stone to the most at-risk pups via a strong foster based network and training support to our fosters, adopters, and community. While we can't adopt ourselves out of our current crisis, we can provide a pawsitive impact to those pups in our care and bridge the training gap in our community. We are a science based, force free rescue, founded by certified dog trainers, with a mission to educate our community on dog behavior and canine learning. We regularly team up with certified trainers and behaviorists, vets, and vet behaviorists to ensure every canine in our care is set up for success.

Jack Russell Rescue OWII

Jack Russell Rescue OWII was inaugurated in 2006 to help Jack Russell terriers in need of new homes. We have placed over 900 dogs in new terrier-appropriate homes since our inception. We function as a regional Jack Russell terrier rescue for the Pacific Northwest states and have our own 501(c)3 status EIN# 26-4080201.

A New Leash on Life Pet Rescue and Transport

Our love for all animals, big and small, runs deep. Our rescue efforts began while healing from the sadness of losing our 13-year-old Golden Retriever, Ruby. The healing began with a phone call from a friend nearly 1,000 miles away: Can you help us? It was that desperate plea that opened our eyes to a problem that isn't going away anytime soon. Pet overpopulation, animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment affect all of us and the communities we live in. Through our transports, we are able to save these animals from being euthanized in high kill shelters by carrying them to the safety of our rescue network. Dog Rescue is all about teamwork. Each life saved represents countless hours of collaboration between volunteers and rescue organizations. Currently, our network spans the I-5 Corridor, from the Mexican to Canadian borders. Here, these various agencies provide the training, medical care, and fostering to help find a happy, healthy, and loving home for the dogs to live in for the rest of their lives. As of April 2024, over 11,800 dogs (and many cats) have been transported. In addition to transport, we work with several pet food suppliers to secure donated food for animals in our community. Donated food, supplies, and treats are distributed to food banks, shelters, rescue agencies, churches, veterans and the homeless. In the sweet spirit of Ruby, we wake up every day with the hope of giving these animals a new leash on life.

The Asher House

Southern Oregon Humane Society

SoHumane provides quality care for dogs and cats while working to make a difference in the pet overpopulation problem. Annually, SoHumane serves approximately 1,600 companion animals. In 2022 we successfully adopted out 1,275 animals, and saved 427 animals from euthanasia at other shelters through our Saving Train program.

Street Dog Hero

The values we share at Street Dog Hero inspire the interactions we have with everyone*. We are committed to bettering the communities, people, and animals we serve. Each of us contributes to this effort in our own way, bringing passion to what we do best and committing to align with the following values. Act with integrity, empathy, and compassion Seek to understand those we serve Minimize suffering Provide appropriate transparency Safety first, in all its forms *four-legged and two-legged

Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon.

Golden Bond Rescue is a volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of retrievers. Our mission is to find caring, adoptive homes for retrievers and retriever mixes in need and to educate the public to prevent the homeless retrievers of the future. Retrievers in need of new homes come from a variety of circumstances. Some come to us due to compelling family situations such as death, divorce, family illness, relocation or economic hardship. Others are released to rescue because of behavior problems due to lack of exercise and poor understanding of the needs of the breed. Since our beginnings in 1991, we have successfully placed over 3,500 dogs with new loving families. We would like to remind anyone interested in adopting a retriever that there is no source (including breeders, kennels, humane societies, rescue organizations) for a guaranteed perfect or pre-trained dog. Like many rescue organizations, we offer the benefits of being able to provide dogs who are already spayed or neutered, who have had a sound fundamental health examination, and whose temperament is fairly well known (since they have all lived with our foster families). Some of our dogs have not had a loving family in the past, but many have. Some may have behavioral problems, but many do not. And some need special medical care, just as most any dog will eventually. Many of our dogs need some level of training. All of our dogs need significant amounts of time, attention, patience, and love to adjust to their forever homes. Golden Bond Rescue is a resource for people who would like to give retrievers or retriever mixes a second chance in life. Golden Bond Rescue identifies a "retriever" as any breed that falls under the American Kennel Club's (AKC) retriever classification: golden retriever, Labrador retriever, Chesapeake Bay retriever, curly-coated retriever, flat-coated retriever, and Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever. For more information about each of these breeds, please use this link RETRIEVERS.

SafeHaven Humane Society

Finding Homes, Opening Hearts, and Educating Minds to strengthen and improve the lives of animals and people

Stumptown strays

Our mission is to rescue shelter dogs with medical needs, provide them with life-saving veterinary care, and aid them on the path to their forever homes.

Lucky Paws Rescue in Springfield Oregon

Fuzzball Animal Rescue

Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue is a small rescue in the Hermiston area of Oregon. Our focus is primarily sick, injured, and stray animals from our community and surrounding areas. If you have found or seen a hurt or lost animal please contact us on our Facebook page Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue and send us a message. We are a 501(c)(3) rescue and we house our animals through a foster based program. We have some really amazing people helping us by fostering the animals we save and ensuring they get the love and care they deserve! We are extremely grateful for them, and we are always in need of more fosters so we can save more animals in need.

Project Pooch

Joan Dalton founded the program in 1993 while she was vice principal at MacLaren's Lord High School. She started with one dog and one youth. Since that time Project POOCH, Inc. has changed (and saved) the lives of hundreds of dogs and youths.

Family Dogs New Life Shelter

FAMILY DOGS NEW LIFE IS A NO KILL DOG SHELTER DEVOTED TO RESCUING NEEDY DOGS OF ALL BREEDS, AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. We believe that all dogs deserve a second chance at a new life. It's not about being perfect, it's about being perfect for one another.

ARK Pet Rescue

Oregon Pet Project, DBA ARK Pet Rescue is an animal rescue organization located in Newberg, Oregon. Our focus is helping cats and dogs in at-risk situations in our community and beyond. We strongly believe in creating a community environment for animals and people to come to and rest.

One Tail at a Time PDX

COMPASSION for animals and the humans who care for them. We believe in respecting the dignity of all living beings and aim to create a positive, kind, empathetic, and inclusive environment. COMMITMENT to a humane quality of care using science-based welfare standards to consider and address the needs of animals as individuals. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT by providing education, resources, and support through our programs that aim to foster thoughtful engagement and participation. TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY through clear and open communication that aims to build and sustain our community's trust.

Hood River Adopt A Dog

We provide high quality care for all dogs during their stay at the Hukari Animal Shelter. We provide adoption support services for Gorge dogs needing a permanent home which in turn reduces euthanasia and we are a resource for local dog owners. Adopt A Dog Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization. We work closely with the Hood River County Animal Control and Sheriff's Office to provide every dog housed at the Hukari Animal Shelter high quality care during his or her stay. Since our inception in mid 2007, Hood River Adopt A Dog (HRAAD) has cared for thousands of canine shelter guests at an average of 275 per year. For those we have not been able to find homes for we have found alternative placements for rehabilitation and eventual adoption.

Josephine County Animal Shelter

The Josephine County Animal Shelter is an open - admissions shelter serving Josephine County, Oregon. Our mission is to protect and promote the welfare and safety of pets and people in our community. We provide professional and compassionate care to stray animals, surrendered pets, and animal from legal cases. We aim to reunite lost pets with their owners and always have animals looking for new families through adoption. Check them our under our Adoption Info tab!

Pawsitive Souls

Creating an animal rescue was always in the plans, but living in San Antonio for a over a year turned it into an action plan. There are Millions of pets out there who need our help, and they need it NOW. Our Focus, GOALS and Passion • ADVOCATE and EDUCATE for a kinder world for all beings • Rescue SENIOR pets in danger at (kill) shelters across the country and provide them with HOLISTIC care, and a safe and loving environment to live out their life • Provide HOSPICE for the pets in our care • Provide resources and assistance to guardians with pets in need of HOSPICE care • Assist SENIOR or terminally ill guardians with resources and a potential safe haven for their beloved companion(s) when they can no longer care for them We do not discriminate based on breed, gender, age, size, color, sexual-orientation, gender or species identification, hair-do, or physical challenges.

PAWS Animal Shelter, a division of NW Oregon Animal Alliance

PAWS Animal Shelter, a division of NW Oregon Animal Alliance, takes in homeless, unwanted or abandoned animals. We specialize in caring for orphaned (newborn) animals ~big or small~ as well as providing Tender Loving Care for homeless, unwanted or abandoned animals. PAWS Animal Shelter has helped 13,968 cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, rabbits, turtles, cockatiels, chickens, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rats and guinea pigs

Oregon Humane Society

Oregon Humane Society is the largest animal welfare organization in the Northwest, with campuses in Salem and Portland, including a new Community Veterinary Hospital. OHS offers a wide variety of services from pet adoption, training, humane law enforcement, veterinary care, humane education, and disaster response. OHS puts no time limits on how long animals remain at the shelter‚ a pet stays available for adoption as long as needed to find a loving home. If a pet in our care needs medical attention, the medical team provides that pet with the same level of care you

Sacred Pawz Animal Rescue

We are a (501)c foster based dog rescue who believes that all animals deserve to be treated with kindness, respect, and to live a life without suffering. Sacred Pawz Values: At Sacred Pawz Dog Rescue, our mission is guided by a deep appreciation for the profound impact that animals, particularly dogs, have on humanity. We believe that these four-legged companions teach us invaluable lessons in humanity, compassion, and inte-rconnectedness, which in turn, shape a better world for all. Our values are rooted in this belief: 1. Compassion: We uphold the principle that compassion is a universal language that transcends species. We are dedicated to treating every rescued dog and every individual with kindness, empathy, and respect, recognizing that compassion is the foundation of a harmonious world. 2. Rescue and Rehabilitation: We are committed to rescuing and rehabilitating dogs in need, providing them with the care and support they require to heal and thrive. We recognize that by offering second chances to these animals, we are fostering an environment of hope and transformation that is contagious to our fellow humans. 3. Education and Awareness: We understand the importance of education in fostering a more humane society. We strive to raise awareness about the plight of rescue dogs and the lessons they teach us about responsibility, empathy, and the enduring bond between humans and animals. We hope as humans know better, they will DO BETTER. 4. Community Engagement: We believe in the power of community and actively engage with individuals, families, and organizations to create a network of support for our cause. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and collectively work towards a more compassionate world one dog at a time. 5. Advocacy for Animal Welfare: We advocate for the rights and welfare of all animals, promoting policies and practices that protect and respect their inherent dignity. Through advocacy, we contribute to a world where all beings are treated with fairness and compassion. 6. Environmental Responsibility: We recognize the inter-connectedness of all life on Earth and strive to be responsible stewards of the environment. Our efforts extend beyond rescue and rehabilitation, as we are committed to sustainable practices that benefit not only animals but also the planet we all share. 7. Lifelong Commitment: We stand by our commitment to the animals we rescue, ensuring that they find loving, forever homes where they can continue to inspire compassion and empathy in their human companions. Sacred PAWZ Rescue exists to honor the profound teachings of dogs and to cultivate a more humane and compassionate world. By upholding these values, we strive to create a community that recognizes the inter-connectedness of all life and works together to create a better future for animals and humanity alike. Meet Dale, just one of the many dogs we rescued from euthanasia. We were notified by volunteers at an over-crowded California shelter that he had literally minutes before he would be taken to the euthanasia room. We knew he needed help, and there was a family out there somewhere who needed him as well. We jumped into action knowing this boy needed a second chance. Dale came to us defeated, scared, and shut down. Luckily we found his angel foster family, who has helped him heal from his emotional time at the shelter. He has grown into a loving, loyal, goofy, and playful boy! Check him out under our available dogs! He is just one of the many success stories! What We’ve Achieved We received our 501c designation in 2023. In the short time we have been operating, we have: • Rescued over 40 dogs from being euthanized in a shelter. • Partnered with rescues in California, Texas, Washington, and Oregon, to provide assistance when needed as we recognize it “takes a village” • Found loving homes for over 30 dogs and we are still going! • Provided education on dog welfare, socialization, and training to all the fosters in our organization as well as all adopters. • Provided assistance to individuals who needed to re-home their animals due to circumstances beyond their control Have an idea on how we could make an even bigger impact? We would like to hear from you! Does our mission and values resonate with you? Would you like to be part of our team? Email us to learn more about how you can help

Columbia County Animal Control

The county's dog control shelter and office is located in the Holsheimer-Lamar Memorial Shelter at 2084 Oregon St. in St. Helens. The shelter is available by appointment only. To view any dog held by the county, make arrangements by calling the Animal Care Specialist at 503-366-4614 option #2. The Dog Control Officer uses social media to post photos of dogs cared for by the County.

Life of Riley Dog Rescue

I’m Courtney, Founder and Executive Director of Life of Riley Dog Rescue. My journey into founding this rescue stemmed from a deep-seated concern for the many amazing dogs facing euthanasia due to overcrowded shelters. Witnessing this reality ignited my drive to establish Life of Riley and provide these dogs with the second chance they deserve. For as long as I can remember, starting a dog rescue has been a dream close to my heart. The rescue holds a profound significance—it’s a tribute to my beloved dog, Riley, who I rescued from a high-kill shelter in Arizona when he was just 5 months old. Our incredible bond led to 14 adventurous and unforgettable years together until he crossed the rainbow bridge in 2021. Riley’s impact on my life was profound, fostering a connection unlike anything I’ve known. He taught me about unconditional love, resilience, and the sheer joy of living in the moment. His legacy lives on through this rescue, with a vision to ensure that every dog finds a life as wonderful as Riley’s. We are a 100% foster-based dog rescue. We do not have a physical facility or shelter. We love all breeds but focus on Siberian Huskies and German Shepherds. Our dogs are rescued from our shelter partners in California and are either currently living in foster homes in CA, OR or WA, or are still with our shelter partners waiting to be transported to the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to find loving, forever homes for dogs that are facing the awful fate of an overcrowded, high-kill shelter. All of the dogs brought into our rescue are fully vetted and ready to be adopted. We operate on the generosity of donations and the dedication of volunteers. Every contribution we receive is channeled toward caring for dogs within our foster program and expanding our life-saving initiatives. Donations play a crucial role in covering the expenses associated with a dog’s care, transport, necessary vetting, and unforeseen medical needs. Without the support of donors and volunteers, achieving our mission to save these deserving animals would not be possible.

Multnomah County Animal Services

Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is the county's sole public animal shelter and control agency. The mission of MCAS is to protect the health, safety and welfare of people and pets throughout Multnomah County. MCAS cares for the community's lost, homeless, stray, injured, sick, neglected and abandoned animals. MCAS is a division of the Multnomah County Department of Community Services (DCS), serving the cities of Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village, Maywood Park and all unincorporated areas of Multnomah County.