Autos for Animals - Oregon Humane Society

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Autos for Animals

Thank you for considering donating your vehicle to OHS.

With generous donations from people like you, OHS is able to leverage donated vehicles to provide over $300,000 annually to care for homeless animals.

For more information, read the Autos for Animals FAQ. For assistance with a vehicle donation, please contact:

Autos for Animals Program Coordinator

Marsha Chrest
(503) 416-7079 phone
(503) 285-0083 fax
email

Auto Donation Form

Begin the donation process by filling out the form below. The Autos for Animals Program Coordinator will contact you soon.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk*.

First Name *	Last Name *	Email *


Phone *	Best Time to Call

Mailing Address * (for receipt)

City *	State *	Zip *

Are you able to deliver the vehicle to OHS?
(if no, please provide vehicle location information below)

Yes No

Vehicle Location Address (if different from above)

City	State	Zip

How did you hear about us? (check one, explain your answer below)

OHS Magazine	A friend

OHS brochure	A coworker

OHS event (which one?)	Television

At the OHS shelter	Newspaper

Search engine (which one?)	Radio

Other website (which one?)	Other (explain)

Bus Advertisement


Vehicle Information

Year *	Make *	Model *	Color


License Plate *	Vehicle ID Number (VIN) *	Mileage *

Title Number *


Vehicle Documentation

Oregon Title	Out of State Title	None or Lost Title


Vehicle Details (check all that apply)

Drives	Runs

Manual	Automatic

4-door	2-door

4-cylinder engine	Convertible

8 cylinder engine	6-cylinder engine

Describe the vehicle's mechanical condition.

Describe the vehicle's interior and exterior condition.

Special instructions or other comments:

Frequently Asked Questions

What vehicles does OHS accept?
How does Autos for Animals work?
How do I notify the DMV?
How do I claim the vehicle donation on my taxes?
How does the Oregon Humane Society obtain my vehicle?
Where do I sign on the title?
How do I get started?

Q:	What vehicles does OHS accept?
A:	The Autos for Animals program accepts cars, trucks, camper trailers, tractors, motorcycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, RV’s, boats, jet skis, and even planes. The better the condition of the vehicle, the easier it is to sell it for a good price at auction and more money comes back to the shelter to care for the animals. If you have questions about a specific vehicle, please contact Marsha at (503) 416-7079/email.

Q:	How does Autos for Animals work?
A:	Most vehicles donated to OHS are sold at an open-to-the-public auction. A small percentage of the proceeds go to the auction vendor as a well-earned fee for towing the many donated vehicles to the auction, providing the auction services, and processing the DMV paperwork.

Q:	How do I notify the DMV?
A:	We recommend that you contact the DMV to let them know the vehicle was donated.

Q:	How do I claim the vehicle donation on my taxes?
A:	OHS will provide an acknowledgement letter that provides you proof of your donation. After the vehicle sells, a tax-receipt will be mailed to you. Vehicles sold for more than $500 will require the donor's social security number on a tax receipt in order to receive the full tax benefit. For additional guidance on vehicle donations visit www.irs.gov and see publication 4303.

Q:	How does the Oregon Humane Society obtain my vehicle?
A:	Once your information is received by our staff, our partner tow company will contact you to set up towing details. Please call 503-416-7079 or submit the online auto donation form to start the process.

Q:	Where do I sign on the car's title?
A:	You will need to sign the title before we can accept the vehicle. There are three to four versions of titles. One thing is for sure, DO NOT sign where it says, “ . . .security interest holder or lessor releasing all interest.” Where you DO want to sign is under “seller’s printed name” or “signature of owner releasing interest/certifying odometer reading”. Example 1, Example 2 All parties listed on the title need to sign off on the title before OHS can accept the vehicle. The DMV is particular about signatures on titles and they don’t accept scribbled out names so please sign carefully.

Q:	How do I get started?
A:	You can submit your online auto donation form or contact Marsha, Autos For Animals Program Coordinator, at (503) 416-7079/email. She’ll walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for supporting the Oregon Humane Society, a nationally recognized leader in animal welfare and sheltering. OHS is a 501(c)(3) organization.