Resource Index
Click on the links below to jump to the topic you wish to read. Linked sites last verified 9/21/12:
- Hard Choices – Finding a New Home for Your Companion Animal
- Animal Control Agencies/Shelters, listed by county
- Local and National Humane Societies
- Other Rescue/Shelter Resources
- Lost and Found Questions
- Medical Issues
- Veterinary and Financial Services
- Emergency Medical Care and Transportation
- Routine Medical Care - Population Control (Spay/Neuter
Options)
- Why This Is So Important!
- Be Part of the Solution – Local Options - Be Ready for Disasters, both Large-scale and Personal
- Low-cost Microchip Identification Options
- Good Reads for
Current or Prospective Pet Owners (local and national)
- Pets and Children
- Pets and Wildlife
- Feline Topics
- Declawing - Canine Topics
- General Resources
Hard Choices – Finding a New Home for Your Companion Animal
- CLICK HERE to download a document which examines the issues and options you should consider as you work through the decision to find another home for your animal companion.
County Animal Control / Shelters
- Clackamas Co. Dog Services (Oregon City) 503-722-6519
- Clark Co. Animal Control (Vancouver) 360-397-2488
- Columbia Co. Animal Control (St. Helens) 503-397-3935
- Lane Co. Animal Services 541-682-3645 or 541-682-3647 (recording)
- Marion Co. Animal Control (Salem) 503-588-5366
- Multnomah Co. Animal Control (Troutdale) 503-988-7387
- Polk County The Willamette Humane Society (Salem) 503-585-5900
- Washington Co. Animal Services The Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter (Hillsboro) 503 846-7041
- Critter Gitter 503-253-5584
(After-hours lookup dog license numbers issued by the counties) - Affordable Wildlife Response
Office 503-408-WILD (503-408-9453)
After hours emergency 503-465-9453 (discount if you are sent by Critter Gitter)
Local Humane Societies
- Oregon Humane Society (NE Portland) 503-285-7722
- Southwest Washington Humane Society (Vancouver) 360-693-4746
- Willamette Valley Humane Society (Salem) 503-585-5900
- Humane Society of the United States 202-452-1100
Other Rescue/Shelter Resources
- Animal Rescue and Care Fund, Inc. 503-402-8692
- Aussie Rescue
Placement and Helpline, Inc. 1-877-ARPH779
This is a national organization, but an Oregon volunteer can be reached at
541-296-8993 - C.A.T (Cat Adoption Team) 503-925-8903
- Dog Rescue Groups of Oregon and Washington
- Portland Metro Dog Rescue Organizations
- MuttCats Pet Shelter Directory contains over 1000 links to animal shelter websites organized by state. The directory is well-maintained and is regularly checked for broken links.
- Feral Cat Coalition 503-797-2606
- OHS Rabbit Advocates 503-617-1625
- Cascade Ferret Network 503-231-0887
- Portland Audubon Wildlife Care Center 503-292-0304
- nØkill Network An organization dedicated to promoting no-kill animal shelters and rescue groups by helping people learn about and locate them. The Web site has listings for all fifty states.
Medical Issues
Emergency Medical Care and Transportation
- List of Veterinary and Financial Services in the area
This document contains resources for low-cost veterinary services, and avenues to acquire financial assistance for urgent veterinary needs.
- DoveLewis Clinic Downtown (NW) Portland (map) 503-228-7281
1945 NW Pettygrove
Portland, OR
Emergency clinic open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week - VCA Southeast Portland Animal Hospital (map) 503-255-8139
13830 SE Stark St., Portland, OR
Open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week for Emergency and Urgent Care - Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin (map) 503-691-7922
Open nightly Monday through Thursday, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M. and from 6:00 PM Friday through 8:00 AM Monday - Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency 503-629-5800
2338 NW Amberbrook, Beaverton OR (map)
Open Monday-Friday 5:00PM - 8:00AM
24 hours on weekends and holidays - St Frances Animal Hospital
12010 NE 65 St, Vancouver WA (map) 360-253-5446
Emergency clinic open 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week - Critter Gitter 503-253-5584
For-fee transport of sick or injured animals
Routine Medical Care
- Choosing a Vet by Kind Planet
-
ShelterCare Pet Insurance programs for accident and illness.
Note: For each pet (newly adopted or old friends) signed up by following this link, ShelterCare will donate $10 to Animal Aid, Inc. - Care Credit Loans
Care Credit is a low-interest credit card for medical or veterinary use only, and is accepted at a variety of local clinics. Clients must be approved, and the card may only be used at participating veterinary clinics. Call 800-677-0718 or visit their Web site for more information.
Population Control (Spay/Neuter Options)
Why This Is So Important!
- Crush of cats cries for limiting breeding from the September 21, 2006 The Oregonian
Be Part of the Solution – Local Options
- "Spay and Save!" The Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) offers $10 spay/neuters year-round for cats and kittens of low-income families* in the Portland Metro area (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas or Clark County). Multiple cats/kittens and stray/feral cats welcome!
- Oregon
Spay/Neuter Fund Program coupons and instructions.
The Oregon Spay Neuter Fund coupon is accepted at several area clinics in and around Portland, as well as in the Willamette Valley – check the list on the coupon. There are no income restrictions required to use the coupon, and there are no additional charges for spaying animals that are pregnant or in heat. Several clinics that accept the coupon are able to spay and neuter
feral cats. Contact the clinics for details or to schedule an appointment. - The Oregon Humane Society Spay/Neuter Assistance Plan (SNAP) provides direct assistance to those who need financial help to pay for their cat's spay or neuter surgery. Seniors with inadequate income, the unemployed and under-employed, and people on public assistance receive help through this program. The SNAP certificate covers the full cost of the cat's surgery at participating veterinary clinics. Some vets will accept both the SNAP coupon and the OSNF coupon (above).To apply for SNAP, call the Oregon Humane Society at 503-285-7722 ext. 224.
- Pet
Over-Population Prevention Advocates (POPPA) Inc., of Beaverton
OR runs a statewide spay/neuter referral and assistance service
for dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets. For questions call 503-626-4070. We
receive grants from POPPA with which we can help subsidize a
portion of
the cost of spaying or neutering socialized cats for low income
individuals. POPPA spays and neuters are not
free,
but the amount you must pay is based on your need and our available funding. Our available funding varies with the volume of calls we receive, so even if you have been approved for a certain amount of assistance in the past, you may not be eligible to receive the same amount of assistance in the future.
- The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon is a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program for feral and stray cats living in Oregon. The goal of the program is to reduce suffering for existing feral cats and prevent the births and suffering of future generations. The program's services are targeted for feral cats who have caregivers feeding them. The caregivers trap the cats, bring them to a clinic, and return the cats to where they are being fed with a commitment to feed the cat(s) on a permanent basis.
- Care Credit Loans
Care Credit is a low-interest credit card for medical or veterinary use only, and is accepted at a variety of local clinics. Clients must be approved, and the card may only be used at participating veterinary clinics. Call 800-677-0718 or visit their Web site for more information. - Oregon Humane Society Loans
The Oregon Humane Society can provide interest-free loans for up to $50 towards the cost of spaying or neutering. All loans must be repaid in full within 3 months. Call 503-285-7722 or visit the Web site for details.
- Neuter/Spay Assistance and Information ~ Oregon, Washington, Nationwide
Disaster Planning
- CLICK HERE to read Monique Balas' excellent article in the
June 1, 2012 Oregonian: "In a worst-case scenario, make sure your plan includes pets".
Recent years' somber events remind us that it's time to update the contents of our own 72-hour emergency preparedness kits. Remember, as you watch the TV coverage of Japan, that the Pacific NW is its seismic twin...
What! You don't HAVE an emergency preparedness kit?
- CLICK HERE for a checklist that will help you get started on what you will need to provide for your companion animals.
- CLICK HERE to visit the Disaster Preparedness page on the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association Web site, which includes information on planning for larger animals.
- CLICK HERE for a checklist for you and the two-legged members of your family.
- Click on one of these images to take a look at a sample Pet Photo ID Sheet (which disaster preparedness agencies recommend you have) and CLICK HERE to download a Microsoft Word 2003 document that will get you started on creating one for yourself.
Not all disasters are large-scale – personal disasters are just as devastating!
- CLICK HERE for an In Case of Car Accident form to have filled out and findable in your car.
- CLICK HERE for a sample of a Durable Power of Attorney for Pet Custody and Care in the State of Oregon, which will allow a person of your choice to act in your behalf if you are incapacitated.
Low-cost Microchip Identification Options
Lost and Found Questions
Organizations with Online Posting Capabilities:
- Animal Aid Lost-and-Found Bulletin Boards for CATS, for DOGS, or for OTHER TYPES OF ANIMALS
- Craig's List Lost-and-Found – an excellent place to start!
- Dove Lewis Lost and Found Database
- Washington County Animal Services Lost and Found
- Multnomah County Animal Services Lost and Found
- Clackamas County Dog Services Lost and Found
- Columbia County Animal Control
- Marion County Lost and Found Dogs
- 911 Parrot Alert This online lost-and-found database not only accepts new postings, but is also regularly updated by volunteers who comb other lost and found sites for relevant ads to include. There are volunteers dedicated to covering Oregon and SW Washington.
- PetFinder's Classified Ads (both lost and found)
Excellent Reference Material:
- www.k9sardog.com Superior information/suggestions on steps to take when your pet is lost
- Missing Pet Partnership is a national, nonprofit organization which provides lost pet recovery tips and referrals to lost pet services for pet owner/guardians who have lost a beloved pet.
- Finding a Home for a Rescued Cat published by Indigo Rescue
General Resources
- Livestock Control Robin Iverson 503-655-8218
- Environmental Health - Cat Bite 503-655-8384
- Rent with Pets by HSUS
- Pet-Friendly Apartment Rental Search (nationwide)
- Find a Petsitter by National Association of Petsitters
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
Good Reads for Current or Prospective Pet Owners
- Fido's City Guide encourages online participation with its multitude of blogs, calendars, events, and contests. Dog owners will find this an excellent reference.
- The local publication Spot Magazine. Companion and working animals are important, beloved members of the family, and Spot Magazine is the one-stop resource for information, ideas,and events of interest to these animals and their people.
- The PortlandPooch.com Web site is chock full of information of interest to – you guessed it – Portland dog owners. A good reference for everything from pet-friendly businesses and lodging to events and dog parks.
- A strong supporter
of local rescue organizations, Tails
Pet Magazine and Web site has an excellent local branch "celebrating
the relationship between pets and their people". The event calendar
and articles help animal lovers connect with local opportunities.
- Dos and Don'ts of Pet-Keeping by PetStation
- PAWS Resource Library
Pets and Children
- Kids & Pets (Training Your Child to be "Petwise") by HomeVet
- Prepare Your Cat for a New Baby by Pam Johnson-Bennett, Feline Behaviorist
- Another good Web site with information and comments from both experts and people who have babies is How do I prepare my pet for our new baby?
Pets and Wildlife
- Still pussy-footing around whether Fluffy should be an indoor cat or an outdoor cat? Read what the Audubon Society of Portland has to say on the topic.
- Portland Audubon Wildlife Care Center
- Coyotes increasingly call Portland neighborhoods home. Their presence,
while beneficial in almost every way, requires some adjustments of pet
owners, especially this time of year.
Read more of Jacques Von Lunen's article in the Living Section of the April 28, 2009 Oregonian...
Feline Topics
- Feline Health Center Brochures Cornell Veterinary Medicine
- Introducing Your New Cat To Your Other Pets by the Dumb Friends League (DDFL)
- Multiple excellent cat behavior topics by the Dumb Friends League (DDFL)
- Solving Litter Box Problems by the Dumb Friends League (DDFL)
- Explaining Cat Aggression Towards People by the Dumb Friends League (DDFL)
- Get The Facts: A Rational Look at Declawing by the Animal Protection Institute (API)
- Declaw = Detoe by Stray Pet Advocacy
- WARNING: Graphic Content: Pictures of a Declaw Surgery and Complications of Declawing
Canine Topics
- Multiple excellent dog behavior topics by the Dumb Friends League (DDFL)
- Portland Metro dog parks
- Off-leash Park Program in the Portland Metro area
- Off-leash parks in Washington County (Aloha)
- Off-leash parks throughout Washington
- Travelling? Check out www.DogParks.com for dog parks throughout the country. www.DogGoes.com not only has an online searchable site, it even has an "app for that"!
- Dog-friendly accomodations, attractions, etc. in the Portland area.