Pet Help in the Portland Area
In Portland and need help now? For an emergency, go to a 24-hour hospital below and tell them if cost is a barrier. To lower costs, start with the spay/neuter programs and low-cost clinics. For a bill you can’t cover, get a free funding plan.
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Emergencies and 24-hour hospitals
- DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital - 24/7 Emergency Care 24 hours
1945 NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209 · (503) 228-7281
Nonprofit 24/7 emergency animal hospital with a VECCS Level I-certified ICU, board-certified specialists, on-site advanced imaging, surgery and a community blood bank. Free on-site parking.
Spay, neuter and vouchers
- Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO)
4522 S Water Ave, Portland, OR 97239 · (503) 797-2606
Donation-based spay/neuter clinic for feral and outdoor stray cats. Each cat also gets FVRCP and rabies vaccines, flea and ear mite treatment as needed, treatment for minor conditions, and a right ear tip. FCCO lends humane traps for scheduled cats; it does not trap, remove or rehome cats and does not offer full veterinary services. - Spay & Save (Portland/Vancouver metro) at Oregon Humane
7865 NE 14th Pl. · (503) 285-7722
Reduced-price spay/neuter for low-income families who qualify (cats and dogs, at Oregon Humane in Portland), offered by several partner groups in the area. - Cat Adoption Team - Spay & Neuter Clinic
14175 SW Galbreath Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140 · (503) 925-8903
Low-cost spay/neuter clinic for owned pet cats, part of the Spay & Save program, with reduced rates for those who qualify. Vaccines, microchips and flea treatment can be added during surgery. The Keeping Cats in Homes program gives limited extra help to people facing significant hardship. Feral, stray and barn cats are referred to the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon.
Low-cost clinics and vaccines
- Oregon Humane Community Veterinary Hospital
Portland · (503) 285-7722
Nonprofit hospital for pets with urgent care and sick exams by appointment, surgery and spay/neuter, plus a Financial Assistance Fund paid for by donors; it is not taking new preventive-care clients right now. - Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team) - Veterinary Clinic
1718 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220 · (503) 206-6033
Volunteer-powered nonprofit clinic giving free and low-cost veterinary care to cats and dogs of people experiencing houselessness or living below the federal poverty line: wellness exams, vaccines, microchips, parasite prevention, treatment for minor concerns, and care for some chronic conditions. Monthly drop-in wellness clinics need no appointment; queue numbers are handed out 10am - 12pm. PAW Team does not provide emergency, urgent care or financial assistance.
Pet food
- PAW Team Pet Food and Supply Bank
1718 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220 · (503) 206-6033
Public pet food and supply bank carrying pet food, litter, over-the-counter flea control, leashes, coats and toys, all from donations. PAW Team also offers discounted Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas County pet licenses and in some cases helps pay for licensing. - The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank
3632 SE 20th Avenue · (503) 939-7555
Volunteer-run charity giving free supplemental dog and cat food from its Portland warehouse by appointment and at pop-up pantries, and through many human food banks and social service groups; first-time visitors must call or email at least 7 days ahead.
Keeping your pet, end-of-life care and pet loss
- Clackamas County Dog Services
13141 SE Hwy 212, Clackamas, OR 97015 · (503) 655-8628
County dog shelter that shelters stray dogs, reunites owners with lost dogs, adopts dogs into new homes, sells dog licenses and takes reports of dogs at large, aggressive dogs, dog neglect and dog bites. - Washington County Animal Services - Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter
1901 SE 24th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97123 · (503) 846-7041
County shelter caring for stray, injured, neglected and abused pets from across Washington County. Reunites lost pets with families, licenses dogs, enforces animal cruelty laws and sends field officers for public safety and neglect calls. Adoptions are offered only at times; most adoptable animals go through partner groups. The shelter does not provide routine vet care, spay/neuter or euthanasia for owned pets. - Animal Aid PDX
5335 SW 42nd Avenue, Portland, OR 97221 · (503) 292-6628
Nonprofit, no-kill rescue serving Portland since 1969, with a free-roam cat shelter (including suites for special-needs cats) and a foster program for dogs and cats. Offers post-adoption support and a lifetime return policy. Its It Takes a Pack program shares surplus pet food and supplies with partner groups and pet guardians. - DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program
1945 NW Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209 · (503) 228-7281
Free pet loss support groups (in person and virtual, 90 minutes; bring a photo of your pet), free memorial art workshops, and an annual Service of Remembrance. One of the first programs of its kind in the U.S., running for more than 35 years. DoveLewis also offers hospice support. - Fences For Fido
Oregon and Washington · (503) 621-9225
Volunteer nonprofit that builds safe, secure fences and insulated dog houses at no cost for dogs living on a chain, tether, or in a small enclosure. Its Circle of Care can also include free spay/neuter for fenced dogs, vaccines, veterinary care, supplemental pet food and referrals to other resources. - Oregon Humane Society: Portland Shelter
1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211 · (503) 285-7722
Nonprofit shelter in Portland. Not affiliated with county animal services. Some pets are at partner locations around Portland and Salem. - Cat Adoption Team (CAT)
14175 SW Galbreath Dr, Sherwood, OR 97140 · (503) 925-8903
The largest cat shelter in the Pacific Northwest, offering cat and kitten adoptions, foster care, veterinary services for homeless cats, and a CAT Helpline with cat care resources. - Multnomah County Animal Services (Troutdale)
1700 Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR 97060 · (503) 988-7387
County shelter. Adoptions are in person, first come first served, with no advance applications or holds. Plan on up to two hours.
Paying for a bigger bill
Ask any hospital about payment plans, CareCredit or Scratchpay, and apply to more than one assistance program. Ways to pay a vet bill in Oregon lists the programs that are open now, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet, with a free fundraiser page if you want one.