Shelter Dogs of Portland

Friday, May 2, 2014

"DIESEL" the BEST!! gentle easy going"Houndy" type boy

ADOPTED!

Here's my MCAS weblink

Hello, my name is Diesel! I arrived at the shelter after I followed a stranger home, they decided to keep me a week to search for my real family but sadly no one could be found. They have reported that I lived with two other large dogs, cats, and children. I was housetrained, liked to play with squeaky toys and still have a couple of manners to refine.

The shelter is asking that we attend a class together so help me become one awesome boy! Please come down to the shelter and meet me! I am around 2 years old and weigh 66 pounds

"MOLLY" sweet German Shepherd

TRANSFERRED to Family Dogs New Life Shelter, and she can start to learn some great dog/dog skills :)

It is no surprise that German Shepherds remain one of the most popular breeds of dogs. We are beautiful and smart and extremely loyal and I am no exception to that! I am still a young dog and I am looking for a special home who will help me with some of my behavior challenges. I have not had a stable upbringing and I will need your patience and dedication to training to help me grow into adulthood.

I am VERY afraid of other dogs, the bigger the dog, the scarier I find them. WHen I am scared I bark loudly to make them stay away! I also need fairly slow introductions to new people. Once I have written you in my 'little black book', I am funny and affectionate and playful. I am only about 1 1/2 years of age and I weigh a lean 67lbs. The shelter will require that we seek reward based private training together to work on my issues. Please contact Donna Scott for to pre-qualify to meet me: donna.b.scott@multco.us

"TAMARA" lovebug Staffordshire Terrier

ADOPTED!

Here's my MCAS weblink

They should have named me lovebug or something silly like that. If you have every had a bully breed crawl into your lap and snorgle in your ear, you will know what I mean! I would love a home as the only spoiled princess and pet. I may be able to live with a well matched male dog but the shelter does not recommend a home with cats.

The shelter always recommends reward based training classes as a way to build a bond and ensure good communication between us. I am about years of age and I weigh 52lbs. Ask about me today!

MCAS Cats for adoption!

If a MCAS cat weblink is no longer available, the cat has been adopted or transferred

http://multcopets.org/adoptable/vala-coralee

http://multcopets.org/adoptable/barney

http://multcopets.org/adoptable/franchesca

http://multcopets.org/adoptable/betty

http://multcopets.org/adoptable/tabby-jack

http://multcopets.org/adoptable/harley-4

All the Multnomah County Animal Shelter Cats and Dogs on "Adoption" are spay/neutered, microchipped, licensed, and vaccinated, and more before they go to their new homes.

PLEASE spay/neuter and license/microchip your pets, so that more of the lovely cats and dogs that come into open-intake shelters like MCAS (or any shelter) as "Lost/Found animals" can find their way back to their homes again.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

"LESTER" silly little mix

TRANSFERRED to OHS!

Hey folks! I am a discriminating young fellow who is looking for that just right patient person. The shelter is a little overwhelming for me but one on one I have been a sweet little guy.

I am looking for a home with a single person, couple, or family with kids 12 years or older. I may think cats are fun to chase, so a feline free home may be for the best. I am charming but may be cautious when meeting new people. I am about 2 yrs of age and I weigh just under 10lbs. Ask about me today!

"HEINZ" charming terrier type

ADOPTED :)

Here's my MCAS weblink

ps - I lived with a small dog and we were best buds!

Heinz is my name. I know she wants the best for me. If there are kids in my new home they should be at least 10 years old.
I am the outgoing one, 20 lbs of charming that's me. I can be a bit talkative at times but that only makes me more adorable.

At around 5 years old I have a lot of playful active years ahead of me. Are you ready to provide a safe stable home for me? My Mom wants you to know, I don't bark-I squeal, I love going "bye-bye",
I'm not a big fan of toys, I love walks" & "I love to snuggle with my person".

"MADELINE" goofy happy hyper little mix

ADOPTED!

Here's Madeline's MCAS weblink

Hello! If I was in high school, I would definitely be a cheerleader! I would do great at a pep rally getting everyone excited and making people smile! I am a cheerful and outgoing little dog who is looking for a loving home.

I will need daily exercise and chances to play and have fun. I am an excellent dog and can't wait to meet you! I am about the perfect age at 3 years and I weigh a chunky 17lbs.

"ABBY" devoted Australian Shepherd mix

ADOPTED!

Here's my MCAS weblink

My name is Abby, and I will be your most devoted companion! I was very shy when I first came into the shelter I was very shy. If took me over a week to get used to the shelter routine, and trust the folks who were feeding and walking me. But now I am ready to find my forever home, which I hope includes an active adult or two (no kids under 12 please) with breed experience, who will be able to give me lots of attention.

I am about he sweetest thing you have ever met! I am about 4 years old and I weigh 40lbs.

"WYATT" big handsome Malamute/German Shepherd mix

ADOPTED!

Here's my MCAS weblink

Hello, my name is Wyatt! I am a handsome mature gentleman that arrived at the shelter because my family is no longer able to take care of me. I'm now searching for a patient, gentle, and loving family with no cats and no children under 12 who can provide me with lots of TLC!

My family reports that I am housetrained, calm and walk nicely on a leash! Please come down to the shelter and meet me. I am around 8 years old and weigh 99.6 pounds

"HATTIE a Special Tribute for an incredible shelter dog

We would like to do a special photo blog posting in honor of a much loved and appreciated senior Pitbull named "Hattie."
Hattie, a former Animal Shelter dog, has reached the hearts of so many people in her life, and is the inspiration behind this MCAS photo blog, which her adopted dad Patrick started in 2008.

In 2001, Hattie's life in a crowded animal shelter took a wonderful turn when she was adopted by her new dad Patrick. After adopting Hattie, Patrick became an avid animal shelter advocate. As a professional pet photographer, in 2008 he created our "MCAS Photo Blog" as a legacy to "Hattie". We continue to carry on the MCAS Photo Blog for the love of the many local shelter dogs that we meet, knowing that good homes are out there for these great dogs.

Our hope is that Hattie will inspire you to appreciate the "potential" of all dogs, regardless of looks, breed, size, background, or even kennel presentation! Hopefully, if you have the patience, love and resources needed for a new canine friend, you'll find a great Shelter Dog to fit your lifestyle and allow the incredible journey to begin!

Here are some photos (past and present) of Hattie with different people and going different places: a perfect canine friend adopted from a city shelter. She's been living a happy life and she spreads happiness where she goes. She often converts people who are scared of 'pit bulls' and even some people who are scared of dogs.

"SOLOMON" a gentle soul (now with Born Again Pit Bull Rescue)

Solomon was TRANSFERRED last Fall from MCAS to Born Again Pitbull Recue

where he is still looking for a good home. When you adopt from a shelter Foster Home, or a Rescue Group, you help another shelter dog get a chance of living in a better place than a kennel!!!

Here's his write up with Born Again Pitbull Rescue!
Laid-back lover Don't miss out on this perfect boy! Our sweet Solomon, aka “Sully” has been through so much before he landed under our wings with BAPBR. Sully was dumped at Kelley Point Park, no food, no water, very scared, and very cold. Good Samaritans tried for weeks to help him, he was too afraid to get into cars. He would follow people with kids, and dogs, but when it was time to get into the car, he would become afraid. Sully is now famous, read his article on Life with Dogs, that received over 1,400 shares on Facebook! Animal Control caught Solomon and for 3 weeks he struggled in the shelter kennels. Stressed, sick, and inconsolable, Multnomah County Animal Services found a foster home for Sully where, to all of our surprise, this amazing dog who had endured so much, turned out to be a gem in the rough. Incredible house manners, lovely with other dogs, lovely with kids, and is a real sweetheart cuddle bug.

Besides gentle daily walks, Sully loves snuggling under the covers and relaxing in calm, quiet surroundings. He likes to stay busy with raw beef bones, puzzle toys, and training games. Sully loves kids, but prefers calm children age 10 and up. Really, he would love to be with his people all the time. He is very sweet and affectionate and would make an amazing companion for someone that works from home or is retired. Looking for a perfect gentleman to join your home? Well, you've found him! Sully is 9 years old, and has light arthritis that is managed with supplements and daily medication. He does get nervous when strangers enter his home, but quickly calms down when reinforced for not barking. Sully responds supremely to reward based training games and he loves to learn. Sully does like to snuggle on furniture, so a home that doesn't mind sharing with their canine companions would be ideal. He is a gentleman though, and only jumps up on the couch when invited. Sully deserves a forever home that utilizes reward-based training and can provide supreme health care and a healthy diet for him. Sully is looking for a true life partner who will enjoy spending lots of time with him. In return, Sully can offer unconditional love for the rest of his life. What a great guy—don’t miss out on Sully! - See more at: http://www.bapbr.org/profiles.php?id=Solomon#sthash.VIwhRKTl.dpuf