Heartstrings Spotlight: Hank
Back in March, on the day that Hank walked into Fang Pet & Garden Supply in Kenton, it was impossible for him to know just how his life was about to change. Presumed to be a stray, the scrawny short-haired tuxedo cat had already been spotted wandering…
A Giving Tuesday Match in Loving Memory of Puff
This Giving Tuesday, we’re honored to highlight Puff, a former Animal Aid cat who passed away one month ago on November 1, 2020. Puff had a uniquely powerful impact on his household, as his family shares here…
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
Today and forward, we acknowledge the Indigenous lands on which we live and give thanks to the many nations who have nourished and protected it for so long. Animal Aid recognizes these original stewards…
Foster Spotlight: Betty
Betty’s life before coming to Animal Aid is a mystery, but foster parents Lissa and Carolyn believe it must have been traumatic. Since spending more time in her foster home, however, Betty has been learning about the good life. Her two favorite things are…
Tips from the vet: Disaster planning
Are you and your pets evacuation-ready? Last month’s unprecedented forest fires focused us on the need to not only be ready to hunker down, but also to flee with very limited notice. Each family member, including pets…
Volunteer Spotlight: Michelle and Cody
Michelle and Cody’s animal rescue volunteer experience started at Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue. When they moved to Portland, they wanted to continue volunteering for a rescue that shared similar values…
Happy Tails: Eugene
Eugene was a scrappy cat when he arrived at Animal Aid more than three years ago. He had mood swings and his manners needed refinement. But as time passed, his charm and charisma began to shine through those rough edges.
Our 2020 Give!Guide Campaign and Partners
Animal Aid is grateful to once again be a part of the Willamette Week Give!Guide, Portland’s easiest path to year-end giving that has brought 171 nonprofits together under one online giving platform. This year’s Give!Guide…
Thank you for making Bid for Pets a success!
Many thanks to everyone who joined us for Bid for Pets! Whether you participated in the online auction, joined us for the livestream, or made a donation (or perhaps did all three!), we are so grateful for your support.
Buffy the Asthma Slayer
There’s no worse feeling than knowing your animal needs help, but not knowing if you’ll be able to afford it. For many of us, the price of preliminary testing can represent the extent of our expendable income, let alone the cost associated with a treatment plan…