Animal Aid, Inc.
We are a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that has been dedicated to passionately serving animals and the people they love since 1969.
To prevent and reduce animal suffering by providing assistance to abused, homeless, injured and sick animals.
To actively promote and encourage altering of all pets to reduce and prevent overpopulation.
To find loving, dependable and nurturing forever homes for animals in our care at the shelter and in foster homes.
To educate the public by teaching and promoting the ethic of compassion, respect for all animals, and the need to be kind and responsible stewards.
We are a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter that has been dedicated to passionately serving animals and the people they love since 1969. Our mission is to place homeless animals in their furrever homes. Animal Aid’s visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm and Saturday from 12pm to 4pm.
Um hi there, I'm the darling Beatrix! I'm a very gentle and affectionate sweetheart. I was rescued from the streets...
Read MoreMeeeoow! I'm Masha! I'm a high energy long cat! I came into the shelter after someone in my home developed...
Read MoreHi, I'm a gentle and calm petite cat. I am bonded to my friend, Oona, so we need to go...
Read MoreMeow! I'm the super affectionate and active little Oona. I'm about 5 years old but I play like a kitten....
Read MoreMeow meow! I'm the calm and loving Farah! I'm such a chill cat and I love all people. I adore...
Read MoreHello up there! Im Reo, your pint-sized pal! My life has been a bit of a whirlwind lately, but Im...
Read MoreMeow! I'm the handsome and wise Merlin! I was rescued by a nice family after being fed outside for many...
Read MoreHey friend! I'm Apollo. My brother, Zeus, and I love every person we've ever met! I will lick your hand...
Read MoreMeow! Hi friends! I'm the amazing Zeus! I need to go home with my brother and best friend, Apollo. We...
Read MoreHi, I'm Olympia! I'm a sweet fluffy girl who was abandoned in an apartment with a few other cats. I...
Read MoreHi, I'm Turkey! I'm an active kitten girl who needs to go home with another kitten or cat who wants...
Read MoreMeow! I'm Helena! I'm a talkative kitty who can be shy. I am perfectly calm and gentle with people though....
Read MoreMeeeooow! I'm Smudge! I'm a petite and talkative young lady. I look like an older kitten but I'm actually closer...
Read MoreMeow! I'm the handsome Kevin! I have cute little tips of fur on my ears that make me look like...
Read MoreHi! I'm Astro. I'm a super friendly guy who loves people. I have a cute quiet meow. I love to...
Read MoreHey Nico here! I'm a very special guy. I need a home that is very cat savvy and wanting to...
Read MoreHowdy partners! I'm Rocky, the sweetest meatball in the Wild West! I started my journey at Animal Aid after my...
Read MoreMeow!! I'm a high energy, hyper friendly cat named Nala! I'm talkative and I love attention! I'm super fluffy but...
Read MoreUm, hi. I'm Roo. I'm a very shy young lady who is bonded to Orla. She might be my mom....
Read MoreHi, I'm Orla! I'm a friendly and gentle lady who needs to go home with my daughter, Roo. I had...
Read MoreI'm the sweet and somewhat shy Nova. I'm attached to my brother, Astro, so we need to go home together....
Read MoreOh hi, I'm Slim Jim. I'm a shy guy but very affectionate. I will drool when happy and I like...
Read MoreHi, I'm the regal and dignified Leonard! I'm a fluffy friendly muffin maker. I love to play when I'm in...
Read MoreHi, I'm Bleu! I'm a petite older lady looking for a loving home for my golden years.One of my people...
Read MoreHi, I'm the petite gentleman Skye! I have the cutest little ears. I'm a ball of fluffy love. I'm an...
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11/30/2021
Don't forget: Giving Tuesday is also a @giveguide BIG GIVE DAY with several slam dunk prizes! These include:
🏀 One Portland Trail Blazers 2021-22 team autographed basketball.
🏀 Two chances to win a pair of 100-level tickets to the Trail Blazers vs Timberwolves game on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Each pair of tickets comes with a parking pass.
🏀 Four chances to win a Trail Blazers swag bag.
As well as:
💰 Ten chances to win a $100 “Small Shops Big Hearts” gift card from Kuto.app. These gift cards are accepted at hundreds of local breweries, shops, and restaurants around Portland.
A donation of $10 or more gets you entered to win: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/animal-aid
💗💗💗 We also need to give a heartfelt shoutout to all of our matchmakers!!! Because of your help, we made our donation match and are currently at 56% to today's goal with 12 hours left of Giving Tuesday! Thank you so much for helping us start the day off strong, and we're excited and hopeful to keep pacing along! 💗💗💗
11/30/2021
We're extremely grateful to be kicking off this Giving Tuesday with a DONATION MATCH: The first $2,500 raised today will be paired with a corresponding contribution by one of our supporters. Not only is that an amazing opportunity to see the impact of your gift doubled, it will help us get halfway to our $10,000 goal!
Your donations are what give us the ability to say "yes!" to cats and dogs in need of our rescue, particularly those Heartstrings animals who require more extensive and specialized resources. Because of your support, we are able to provide them with access to any and all medical or behavioral assistance they need to be set up for success in their future home, as well as the commitment that we will remain a lifelong safety net for them.
Featured here are just a few examples from among our adoptables of the impact we strive to make in our community: Through our focus on helping animals who have more extensive medical or behavioral conditions and thus fewer rescue options. By devoting the extra time, care, and resources that they need, we’re able to save a life that might otherwise be lost, help bring together a new family when that animal is adopted, and build a more compassionate community for both the pets and people of Portland.
Whether you're a returning contributor or a brand new donor, we hope you will continue on this journey with us through your support today.
Make your donation via the Give!Guide (our preferred method for this year-end campaign): https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/animal-aid
Make your donation via our website: https://animalaidpdx.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/animalaidpdx/donation.jsp
You are also welcome to mail a check to our office—please just let us know if you do, and we will include your donation pledge toward our total for the day. Thank you so much!
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11/29/2021
Giving Tuesday takes place tomorrow, Nov 30! We hope you’ll join us in this global day of giving. Purrhaps a little bit of the savings from this Cyber Monday could be pawed forward to the animals? 🐾
Find us and so many wonderful nonprofits we’re grateful to be alongside in this year’s @giveguide at giveguide.org. With a month left of the 2021 campaign, we know with your support we can all finish the year stronger together. ❤️
#givingtuesday #givingtuesday2021 #giveguide #community #rescue #animalaidpdx
11/27/2021
Blessing your feed w/ 60 seconds of Yoshi 💚
If you’ve been following us for a while, you’ll know that this sweet, adorable boy is in need of a pretty specific foster/adopter. He has some medical and behavioral issues, but his playfulness, charm, and LOVE for his humans are just a few of the reasons we’re committed to finding him a loving home 🏡
Know someone who might be interested in a little sidekick?! Whether you’re gardening, baking, or hosting book club, Yoshi will be by your side. Check out his page on our website (linked in bio), and email foster.dog@animalaidpdx.org if you’re interested in bringing him home! 🐾
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11/24/2021
There wasn’t a #whiskerwednesday contest, but Arya still won 💖
Not only does she have the most beautiful whiskers, she has an adorably expressive face! Swipe to see how she looks if you tell her she doesn’t get cheek scratches, and then how she looks when she gets them 🥰
Learn more about Arya on our website, linked in our bio!
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11/24/2021
@giveguide BIG GIVE DAY alert: Trek Bike Bonanza!
Give $10 or more today and you could win a Trek Bicycle package courtesy of Portland’s Trek Bicycle stores. The package includes a Trek Fuel Ex 7 bike (or a bike equivalent in value, $3299.99), a helmet, pedals, biking shorts, a jersey, and gloves—wow! 🚴
Where to donate to Animal Aid ➡️ https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/animal-aid
Where to find more nonprofits you love ➡️ https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/categories
11/21/2021
Meet Risa! ✨
Risa is sweet and petite, only 5.5 lbs and fully grown. She can be reserved at times, but when she feels comfortable she enjoys petting and playtime. She loves to be up in a cat tree looking out the window, so a home with lots of windows and nearby trees is a huge plus 🌳
Interested in Risa? Email adopt.cat@animalaidpdx.org for more information! 🐾
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11/20/2021
Our little YoYo is STILL searching for a safe place to call home! 🏡 Can you help? 🙏
We’ve created this flyer to share around in hopes we can catch someone’s eye who is willing to open their homes and hearts to this very special little guy.
What do they get in return? Support, support, support!!! And a whole lot of Yoshi love! 😍🐾
Do you happen to have a business willing to post Yoshi’s flyer in a window or community board? Please let us know! 🤗
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11/18/2021
There’s still time to WIN BIG *and* make a big difference for your community nonprofits! Donate $10 or more TODAY via the @giveguide for the chance to win a $250 @atlastattoo Certificate!
🌟BONUS GIVEAWAY🌟 for those 35 or Under: Atlas will be giving out two additional $250 gift certificates to two donors under the age of 36. That’s four chances to be a winner!
Donate now at giveguide.org
#giveguide #tattoo #tattoogiveaway #atlastattoo #atlastattooportland #biggiveday #rescue #community #animalaidpdx
11/16/2021
❤❤Tis the season of Happy Tails!❤❤
(which lucky for us is every season, yay! 🥰)
Get ready for all the feels, everyone! This one is in honor of foster dog alum, Jet, who I think we can agree is living all of our best lives:
"When I got Jet’s one-year adoptiversary note in the mail, I couldn’t believe that it has almost been a year since this bouncy, dramatic pup came into my life. He has completely changed my life; I absolutely love and adore him, and he tolerates us (just kidding). He loves learning new tricks, playing fetch, bullying pumpkins, and putting himself to bed nice and early.
Together we have explored Oregon by running along the coast, paddle boarding in Bend, cheering on the Ducks in Eugene, walking the trails of the Gorge, and skiing at Hood. We have backpacked in Washington, explored the dusty trails of Idaho, and run through the sagebrush of Montana. We’ve camped at bustling sites and desolate ones, paddled through “rapids,” rode in side by sides, experienced waterfalls, swam in crisp alpine lakes, walked busy city streets as well as towns with a population of 35. He has watched the sunset atop of mountains, made horse friends, napped at breweries, and slept through long road trips. He is my best friend and adventure bud.
No matter the experience or challenge, he always gives me his unwavering trust and takes everything in stride. Every day I ask myself how I got so lucky with him. I try to give him the best life possible by showing him all the things I love and making sure we always play a game of fetch, because your description in his adoption bio was spot on: Ball is most definitely life for him. Thank you for bringing him into our lives and for trusting me with his care. Thank you for all you do for the cats and dogs that need you; you all impact the lives of animals and humans.
Well, I told myself I would keep this short…that didn’t work. He just means so much to me and I am very grateful."
Happy adoptiversary to Jet and his family! And lots of love to many more adventures to come. 🥰
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11/14/2021
Not Arcadia and Astoria playing “Who’s Cuter?” 👀😻🥰
These two sweeties were getting inconsistent care and were given to a neighbor who brought them to us. As you can tell, they are living the good life now! They love playing and cuddling, but as with most kitties who find themselves in a shelter, new things can be a little scary. They will need a home with patient humans who can care from them both, but with the laughs and snuggles they’ll bring you, why wouldn’t you want both of them?! 💕
For more info, email adopt.cat@animalaidpdx.org 🐾
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11/12/2021
Artisans for Animals!
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24 hours for the animals, tomorrow, Saturday, November 13th! Join us online to support our vendors as they give back 25% of their sales that day for our emergency care fund! For a list of vendors you can visit our website: animalaidpdx.org and click on the events tab! Get your holiday shopping done early! It’s a win-win!