The Best Oregon Dog Rescues & Shelters in 2026

South Coast Humane Society

South Coast Humane Society Believes in the UNDERDOG!! We are a progressive rescue organization that serves not only our community but animals from all over the world. We give the second chance that an animal needs!! We help our community with low cost spay/neuter and medical wellness that would otherwise not be available.

Oregon Dog Rescue

After 13 years in Tualatin, We recently re-located to Portland in the John's Landing neighborhood! We always have 50+ adorable pups waiting for homes so please come visit us 7-days a week!

Street Savvy Dog Rescue

Street Savvy Dog Rescue is a superlative, foster-based dog rescue active in rescuing dogs from underserved areas such as rural Texas, Mexico, CA and the PNW where we are based. Our amazing ALL-VOLUNTEER team cares for dogs in their homes until they are matched to applicants. Started in 2014, we are now entering our 10th year and have surpassed the 3000 saved mark! We are notably THE FIRST non-profit dog rescue in Oregon to resolutely ONLY use force-free training methods and we are dedicated to educating the public all about using force-free training and mental enrichment to help their dogs be happy and psychologically healthy!

Many Miles 2 Home Rescue

We specialize in bully breed, pregnant pups and moms with litters. These pups are 3rd on the euthanasia list and we found that they need help the most. We rescue , rehab and rehome all our dogs so that they have a better chance of getting homes. We dedicate every waking moment to these pups. They run every day at least 2 times a day, they get tons of love from our staff and volunteers. We love what we do.

Greenhill Humane Society

Greenhill Humane Society has been caring for animals in Lane County since 1944. We operate the only animal shelter within the Eugene/Springfield area. Our programs include animal adoptions; reuniting lost animals with their families; disaster response; crisis care boarding in situations of domestic violence, medical emergencies, and other crisis situations; spay/neuter for free roaming, un-owned community cats; a pet pantry; on-site volunteer opportunities; foster care and humane education. We are a private non-profit and rely on donations for a majority of our budget. The generosity of our local community enables us to provide a high level of care to lost, abandoned, and neglected animals while at the same time helping pet owners in need.

Pawsitively Saved Rescue

At Pawsitively Saved we believe that all dogs deserve a safe and nurturing forever home. Providing an environment, coupled with active mental and physical stimulation, leads to a happy, healthy life for your dogs. To meet the physical and recreational needs of your pet, promote healthy exercise and foster essential socialization skills for confident canines. Dogs that are fully socialized and exercised are confident companions We are passionate about what we do and care deeply about the health and well-being of all dogs. This is not a business, this is our lifestyle, and dogs ARE our life. Dogs bring us comfort, joy, and companionship through every phase of our lives, and it's our job to give back to them as much as they give to us.

4 All Muttkind

We are a 100% foster based, volunteer run, all breed rescue. Our mission is to provide a stepping stone to the most at-risk pups via a strong foster based network and training support to our fosters, adopters, and community. While we can't adopt ourselves out of our current crisis, we can provide a pawsitive impact to those pups in our care and bridge the training gap in our community. We are a science based, force free rescue, founded by certified dog trainers, with a mission to educate our community on dog behavior and canine learning. We regularly team up with certified trainers and behaviorists, vets, and vet behaviorists to ensure every canine in our care is set up for success.

Jack Russell Rescue OWII

Jack Russell Rescue OWII was inaugurated in 2006 to help Jack Russell terriers in need of new homes. We have placed over 900 dogs in new terrier-appropriate homes since our inception. We function as a regional Jack Russell terrier rescue for the Pacific Northwest states and have our own 501(c)3 status EIN# 26-4080201.

A New Leash on Life Pet Rescue and Transport

Our love for all animals, big and small, runs deep. Our rescue efforts began while healing from the sadness of losing our 13-year-old Golden Retriever, Ruby. The healing began with a phone call from a friend nearly 1,000 miles away: Can you help us? It was that desperate plea that opened our eyes to a problem that isn't going away anytime soon. Pet overpopulation, animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment affect all of us and the communities we live in. Through our transports, we are able to save these animals from being euthanized in high kill shelters by carrying them to the safety of our rescue network. Dog Rescue is all about teamwork. Each life saved represents countless hours of collaboration between volunteers and rescue organizations. Currently, our network spans the I-5 Corridor, from the Mexican to Canadian borders. Here, these various agencies provide the training, medical care, and fostering to help find a happy, healthy, and loving home for the dogs to live in for the rest of their lives. As of April 2024, over 11,800 dogs (and many cats) have been transported. In addition to transport, we work with several pet food suppliers to secure donated food for animals in our community. Donated food, supplies, and treats are distributed to food banks, shelters, rescue agencies, churches, veterans and the homeless. In the sweet spirit of Ruby, we wake up every day with the hope of giving these animals a new leash on life.

The Asher House

Southern Oregon Humane Society

SoHumane provides quality care for dogs and cats while working to make a difference in the pet overpopulation problem. Annually, SoHumane serves approximately 1,600 companion animals. In 2022 we successfully adopted out 1,275 animals, and saved 427 animals from euthanasia at other shelters through our Saving Train program.

Street Dog Hero

The values we share at Street Dog Hero inspire the interactions we have with everyone*. We are committed to bettering the communities, people, and animals we serve. Each of us contributes to this effort in our own way, bringing passion to what we do best and committing to align with the following values. Act with integrity, empathy, and compassion Seek to understand those we serve Minimize suffering Provide appropriate transparency Safety first, in all its forms *four-legged and two-legged

Golden Bond Rescue of Oregon.

Golden Bond Rescue is a volunteer run, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of retrievers. Our mission is to find caring, adoptive homes for retrievers and retriever mixes in need and to educate the public to prevent the homeless retrievers of the future. Retrievers in need of new homes come from a variety of circumstances. Some come to us due to compelling family situations such as death, divorce, family illness, relocation or economic hardship. Others are released to rescue because of behavior problems due to lack of exercise and poor understanding of the needs of the breed. Since our beginnings in 1991, we have successfully placed over 3,500 dogs with new loving families. We would like to remind anyone interested in adopting a retriever that there is no source (including breeders, kennels, humane societies, rescue organizations) for a guaranteed perfect or pre-trained dog. Like many rescue organizations, we offer the benefits of being able to provide dogs who are already spayed or neutered, who have had a sound fundamental health examination, and whose temperament is fairly well known (since they have all lived with our foster families). Some of our dogs have not had a loving family in the past, but many have. Some may have behavioral problems, but many do not. And some need special medical care, just as most any dog will eventually. Many of our dogs need some level of training. All of our dogs need significant amounts of time, attention, patience, and love to adjust to their forever homes. Golden Bond Rescue is a resource for people who would like to give retrievers or retriever mixes a second chance in life. Golden Bond Rescue identifies a "retriever" as any breed that falls under the American Kennel Club's (AKC) retriever classification: golden retriever, Labrador retriever, Chesapeake Bay retriever, curly-coated retriever, flat-coated retriever, and Nova Scotia duck-tolling retriever. For more information about each of these breeds, please use this link RETRIEVERS.

SafeHaven Humane Society

Finding Homes, Opening Hearts, and Educating Minds to strengthen and improve the lives of animals and people

Stumptown strays

Our mission is to rescue shelter dogs with medical needs, provide them with life-saving veterinary care, and aid them on the path to their forever homes.

Hood River Adopt A Dog

We provide high quality care for all dogs during their stay at the Hukari Animal Shelter. We provide adoption support services for Gorge dogs needing a permanent home which in turn reduces euthanasia and we are a resource for local dog owners. Adopt A Dog Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization. We work closely with the Hood River County Animal Control and Sheriff's Office to provide every dog housed at the Hukari Animal Shelter high quality care during his or her stay. Since our inception in mid 2007, Hood River Adopt A Dog (HRAAD) has cared for thousands of canine shelter guests at an average of 275 per year. For those we have not been able to find homes for we have found alternative placements for rehabilitation and eventual adoption.

Fuzzball Animal Rescue

Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue is a small rescue in the Hermiston area of Oregon. Our focus is primarily sick, injured, and stray animals from our community and surrounding areas. If you have found or seen a hurt or lost animal please contact us on our Facebook page Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue and send us a message. We are a 501(c)(3) rescue and we house our animals through a foster based program. We have some really amazing people helping us by fostering the animals we save and ensuring they get the love and care they deserve! We are extremely grateful for them, and we are always in need of more fosters so we can save more animals in need.

ARK Pet Rescue

Oregon Pet Project, DBA ARK Pet Rescue is an animal rescue organization located in Newberg, Oregon. Our focus is helping cats and dogs in at-risk situations in our community and beyond. We strongly believe in creating a community environment for animals and people to come to and rest.

Family Dogs New Life Shelter

FAMILY DOGS NEW LIFE IS A NO KILL DOG SHELTER DEVOTED TO RESCUING NEEDY DOGS OF ALL BREEDS, AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. We believe that all dogs deserve a second chance at a new life. It's not about being perfect, it's about being perfect for one another.

Project Pooch

Joan Dalton founded the program in 1993 while she was vice principal at MacLaren's Lord High School. She started with one dog and one youth. Since that time Project POOCH, Inc. has changed (and saved) the lives of hundreds of dogs and youths.

One Tail at a Time PDX

COMPASSION for animals and the humans who care for them. We believe in respecting the dignity of all living beings and aim to create a positive, kind, empathetic, and inclusive environment. COMMITMENT to a humane quality of care using science-based welfare standards to consider and address the needs of animals as individuals. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT by providing education, resources, and support through our programs that aim to foster thoughtful engagement and participation. TRANSPARENCY and ACCOUNTABILITY through clear and open communication that aims to build and sustain our community's trust.

Lucky Paws Rescue in Springfield Oregon

Josephine County Animal Shelter

The Josephine County Animal Shelter is an open - admissions shelter serving Josephine County, Oregon. Our mission is to protect and promote the welfare and safety of pets and people in our community. We provide professional and compassionate care to stray animals, surrendered pets, and animal from legal cases. We aim to reunite lost pets with their owners and always have animals looking for new families through adoption. Check them our under our Adoption Info tab!

Displaced Pets Rescue

Displaced Pets Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to rescuing Pomeranians and other petite breeds located in NW Oregon and Washington. Our mission is to help Little Dogs, that are under 10 pounds, whether they come from the shelter or from an owner surrender. Loss of income, home, illness, relocation, divorce, re-zoning are all things that happen in people's lives and we provide a safety net to keep these little guys from being turned into a shelter. We work to find these dogs loving new homes, and to provide interim socialization, training and Vet care that they need. We work to educate current owners and to decide the best solution for their situation. Sometimes a frustrating situation can be solved with some caring training and assistance. Where necessary we will take in rescue dogs that will be placed in loving pet homes. Our resources are limited as we are completely self sustained, so the numbers of rescues we can take each year is limited. Dogs come to us from a variety of sources, including local shelter and individuals. We only accept dogs which we believe have the potential, after living in our care, and working with us for some time, to be successfully placed in a new home. We work with each animal to develop the confidence it will need to fit into a new relationship. We work with the dog and new owner to ensure that the new relationship is successful. Prospective adoptive parents are interviewed, and references are checked to ensure that we have choose the best new owner possible. The potential "adoptee" must meet their new family to ensure that they are adequately acquainted in my environment before going to a new home. All of our rescues are spayed or neutered and current on their vaccines. The pricing you will find on these rescues may very depending on the dogs age, health, and the Vet care involved. Our minimum placement fee is $200, for an advanced senior with health concerns. Most will place at $400. Puppies under one year our donation is $500, Many times the placement fee for a dog does not cover their vet bills, let alone food, electricity, water, bedding, cleaning products and all of the other things that these kids need. We are a young organization with a limited donor base and no government funding, we rely on adoption fees and donations to support our mission. The largest consideration is an attempt to recover the funds spent so as to pass them on to the next needy fur-baby. Additional donations are greatly appreciated.

Silver Linings Rescue Ranch

Life of Riley Dog Rescue

I’m Courtney, Founder and Executive Director of Life of Riley Dog Rescue. My journey into founding this rescue stemmed from a deep-seated concern for the many amazing dogs facing euthanasia due to overcrowded shelters. Witnessing this reality ignited my drive to establish Life of Riley and provide these dogs with the second chance they deserve. For as long as I can remember, starting a dog rescue has been a dream close to my heart. The rescue holds a profound significance—it’s a tribute to my beloved dog, Riley, who I rescued from a high-kill shelter in Arizona when he was just 5 months old. Our incredible bond led to 14 adventurous and unforgettable years together until he crossed the rainbow bridge in 2021. Riley’s impact on my life was profound, fostering a connection unlike anything I’ve known. He taught me about unconditional love, resilience, and the sheer joy of living in the moment. His legacy lives on through this rescue, with a vision to ensure that every dog finds a life as wonderful as Riley’s. We are a 100% foster-based dog rescue. We do not have a physical facility or shelter. We love all breeds but focus on Siberian Huskies and German Shepherds. Our dogs are rescued from our shelter partners in California and are either currently living in foster homes in CA, OR or WA, or are still with our shelter partners waiting to be transported to the Pacific Northwest. Our goal is to find loving, forever homes for dogs that are facing the awful fate of an overcrowded, high-kill shelter. All of the dogs brought into our rescue are fully vetted and ready to be adopted. We operate on the generosity of donations and the dedication of volunteers. Every contribution we receive is channeled toward caring for dogs within our foster program and expanding our life-saving initiatives. Donations play a crucial role in covering the expenses associated with a dog’s care, transport, necessary vetting, and unforeseen medical needs. Without the support of donors and volunteers, achieving our mission to save these deserving animals would not be possible.

Animal Haven By The Sea Rescue

Animal Haven Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit and was founded in 2011 by Lee Blackmon, his passion for helping every living soul touched the lives of countless people and animals alike wherever he traveled. Protect, Rescue, Rehab, Re-home. Making sure all things living enjoy quality of life. His work will be continued by his loving family and friends.

Underdogs Rock Rescue

We are a 501c3 nonprofit. We rescue, transport, foster and find forever homes for our dogs in Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. We rescue dogs from overcrowded high-kill shelters (in Southern California, Alabama and other locations) and transport them to dog-loving Portland, Oregon.

FurFriends Animal Rescue, Inc.

FurFriends Animal Rescue, INC. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving and saving lives of animals in our communities through adoptions, community awareness, fostering and caring for companion animals. Through our Foster Care program, animals have a loving, safe, healthy "place to be" until loving furever homes can be found. We believe in helping pets by providing temporary supplies of pet food to families suffering from unemployment, seniors on fixed income and families that are dealing with chronic illness where resources are scarce. These services may be made available from a pet food bank established for this specific purpose. We believe in spay/neuter program for the purpose of reducing ever so growing population and unfortunate deaths of animals in "kill shelters". We believe in providing emergency intervention for injured pets that would live a full normal life when appropriate medical services are provided in a timely manner. Most of all we believe that animals are God's creation and are equally loved by Him. They equal in pain and suffering to human's and need to be loved, cared for, their lives cherished and safeguarded as precious. WE BELIEVE IN NO KILL COALITION! WE BELIEVE THAT LOVE CAN HEAL ALL WOUND

Clatsop County Animal Control Services

Clatsop County Animal Control and Shelter provides care and protection for hundreds of homeless, unwanted, abandoned and abused or neglected dogs and cats. We respond to complaints of stray dogs, nuisance dogs, dog bites and to reports of animal abuse in the unincorporated areas. We find new loving homes for dogs and cats and we issue licenses for dogs and other pets. "Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved."