Call (503) 285-7722, ext. 211. We will listen to you, provide you with tips and options, and if relinquishment seems the best option, schedule an admission appointment. After talking to you, examining your pet, and testing your pet's temperament, we may be able to assist you by matching the animal's personality with a deserving and responsible next home.

 

To help us understand your pet, please take some time to thoughtfully complete the appropriate questionnaire, and then call for an appointment. After grooming your pet, bring him/her with you to the appointment, along with recent veterinary records. The requested donation fee to OHS for leaving your pet is $45 to $100.

 

1. Print the appropriate questionnaire.

• Cats (PDF)
• Dogs (PDF)
• Rabbits
• Rodents

2. Call for appointment: (503) 285-7722, ext. 211.

 

Good First Impression
To help your pet attract the attention of an adoptive parent, we suggest you groom your animal before bringing it to us. Here are some other tips toward successful adoption:

 

Dogs
The most desirable dogs are:

• bathed, free of parasites, and have trimmed nails
• spayed or neutered
• current on all vaccinations, with veterinary records
• socialized with humans and other animals; friendly and easily controlled

Cats
The most desirable cats are:

• well brushed (especially long hairs), free of parasites, and have trimmed nails
• spayed or neutered
• current on all vaccinations, with veterinary records
• tested for feline leukemia and have the veterinary record
• social and easily handled
• at least 8 weeks old

OHS does not place any time limits on an animal's stay. A dog or cat may stay up for adoption until a new home is found - even if it takes days, weeks, months

 

Pets who cannot be considered for adoption

• Animals with a history of biting humans, or have been attack-trained
• A pet showing very aggressive or unsociable behavior during the administration of a nationally accredited temperament test
• Veterinary examination determines that the animal is physically unsuitable for adoption

Please phone us before bringing these animals in for surrender. The suggested donation fee to OHS for leaving your pet is $45 to $100.

 

If your Pet's status changes
If you want us to notify you if anything changes after you leave your pet with us, please request a Call Back. This service is provided for a $45 fee and must be requested by you at the time we take your pet. Possible changes in our evaluation of your pet's status could come from further physical or temperamental observation and it is determined the animal is unsuitable for adoption.

 

If you change your mind
Please call the Oregon Humane Society (503) 285-7722, ext. 211, to discuss options that may be available to reclaim your pet. Note, however, that no animal is released from the Oregon Humane Society shelter without being spayed or neutered. So, you must also pay for this service if it is necessary.