Portland Animal Welfare Team (PAW Team) - Veterinary Clinic
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Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm. Closed one week each quarter.
- What it is
- Lower-cost clinics
- Who it helps
- Cats and dogs of families experiencing houselessness or living below the federal poverty line.
- Where
- Portland area
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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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.
How to reach them
Where: 1718 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 3pm. Closed one week each quarter.
Good to know
- Who can use it: Cats and dogs of families experiencing houselessness or living below the federal poverty line. A brief screening determines eligibility. Up to 2 pets per household at drop-in clinics; each pet must come with a person 18 or older.
- How to get started: Attend a drop-in wellness clinic on a listed date (first come, first served), or see the website for medical-concern and spay/neuter options. The phone line is a message line and is not answered live.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.
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