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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

"STUMPTOWN RESCUE" *GIVE GUIDE 2025* PLEASE HELP SHELTER DOGS with MEDICAL NEEDS

GIVE GUIDE 2025

Stumptown FB 11/5/25 

"Who knows, maybe the next dog we save will uplift your life by becoming your new family member and your kind donation helped make it happen." Check us out on Willamette Week Give!Guide today: https://giveguide.org/nonprofits/stumptown-strays
 

 "Mr. Rogers once shared that when he was a child and was scared by the news, his mother would tell him “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

 
In 2025 when many of us are frightened and angered by things we’re seeing in the news, we’re leaning hard into being helpers in our communities. And part of that for us means focusing our energy into how Stumptown Strays can help and care for our corner of the world - by giving shelter dogs with treatable medical needs, who may never have seen the outside of a shelter, the chance they deserve at a healthy life with a loving family.
 
Approximately 334,000 dogs are euthanized in shelters every year. The expense of surgery and medical care is a major contributor driving that statistic. Most shelters are over capacity and unable to afford to take on expensive medical treatment.
 
Stumptown Strays is uniquely positioned to help these animals and alleviate strain on our shelter system!
When you donate to Stumptown Strays through Willamette Week’s Give!Guide, you’re helping us lower that euthanasia number one dog at a time.
 
Today also happens to be a Big Give Day where any donations of $10 or more enter you into a drawing to win a prize package of an airplane tour with Envi Adventures, tickets to the Oregon Ballet, $250 in gift cards to Le Pigeon and Canard, AND a staycation with Shift Vacation Rentals. All of that could give your brain a really nice break before jumping back into helping more!
 
"Who knows, maybe the next dog we save will uplift your life by becoming your new family member and your kind donation helped make it happen." 
 
 



 Stumptown Strays Rescue is located in Portland Oregon.

Mission

Stumptown Strays is committed to rescuing shelter dogs (and the occasional cat!) with treatable medical needs, providing lifesaving veterinary care, and aiding these dogs on their path to their forever homes.

According to the ASPCA, hundreds of thousands of dogs are euthanized in shelters annually. The high cost of surgery and medical care is a major contributor driving this statistic. Founded by veterinarians, Stumptown Strays partners with our local over-crowded animal shelters and rescues as well as other dog rescue organizations in Washington, California, and Texas, to take in dogs with treatable medical needs that may prevent them from ever making it out of the shelter

Once an animal has received and recovered from the medical treatment and surgeries we provide, we work in partnership with our foster families to match each dog with their forever families. We could not do this important and expensive work without your generous donations!

"SNAFU" CUTIE! PUPPY *crooked little snout* "MCAS"

 "SNAFU" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

return 10/16/25 adopted 9/27/25 Date found: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Location found: SE Stark / SE 127th Ave
How did we get this animal: Officer Pickup
Adoption cost: $300.00 (except $25 during on going adoption specials)License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
 
 #368260 listed as American Shelter Dog, neutered male 5 mth 47 lbs 
 
courtesy Arlene W
 
courtesy Kelley S
 
 Looking for a playful partner in crime? 🐾 Meet Snafu, a 5-month-old mixed breed ready to turn your life into an adventure! This friendly little guy is a true social butterfly who loves being the center of attention. Whether it's a game of fetch or a cozy cuddle session, Snafu is always ready for fun and affection. He dreams of a family who will shower him with love and include him in all their activities. If you're ready to add a fun-loving, attention-seeking, and adorable puppy to your crew, Snafu is ready to be your new best friend! ❤️✨
 
 
 
courtesy volunteer

 

"THE BEST" handsome American Shelter Dog "MCAS"

 11/5/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id    (note: listed as intake Oct 2, 2025)

"THE BEST" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Location found: water ave/taylor
How did we get this animal: Officer Pickup
Adoption cost: $60.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
THE BEST  #370529 listed as american shelter dog, male 6 yrs 1 mth 70 lbs

"SINNOH" GOLDEN RETRIEVER" "Oregon Humane Society in SALEM"

  "SINNOH" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society  in SALEM

SINNOH Available 11/5/2025  #338134  $300

 "Looks like"Golden retriever, spayed female 5 yr 54 lbs 


What my friends at OHS say about me:

  • I really enjoy the company of my human friends.
  • Shy and Nervous: I can be worried about new people, new surroundings and touch. I prefer to take things at my own pace and will need to live in a calm environment.
  • I am used to living an active lifestyle! I would love to get up and go adventure with you.
  • High Energy: I can become easily frustrated if my energy and exercise needs are not met. I will need positive outlets and a calm environment to help me flourish.

 

"BEAUTY" *pre-select* *Ms sincerity* young Pitmix "MCAS"

 MCAS needs to spay/neuter all dogs before adoption, especially the females and purebred dogs! Management is failing the dogs and the community and sadly they have had years to resolve this issue. But, it's not the dog's fault. The dogs need good adopters 

  11/5/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id  Many dogs (like Beauty) are posted as *pre-select* the same day they come in (hopefully, Beauty is reclaimed soon and doesn't linger in a very crowded shelter just waiting..)

"BEAUTY" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Location found: SE 129th and Stark St, Portland
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $160.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
BEAUTY  #375269 listed as american pit bull terrier female, 1 yr 3 mths 57 lbs

"OLLIE" young comic SHIH TZU mix "HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH- VANCOUVER

  "OLLIE"  Available for Adoption at the HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASHINGTON in VANCOUVER

dogs available HS SW Washington (both Vancouver and Longview)

 Vancouver Campus Adoption Hours
Tuesday - Sunday | Noon - 6:00 

OLLIE  #172582 Breed: Shih Tzu neutered male, 1 yr 6 mths 9 lb $500


Here's what you need to know about me:

I'm easy going. Wanna go for a walk? Okay. Hang out in the yard? No problem. Just relax on the couch? I can do that. I'm pretty happy to go at your pace and I don't really need much more than most dogs do. If you're looking for a steady companion, I'm all yours.

It's recommended I meet any dogs or kids living in my new home before I'm adopted. I just want to make sure we all get along.


"CHICO" semi-senior PEKINGESE" HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH- VANCOUVER"

 "CHICO"  Available for Adoption at the HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASHINGTON in VANCOUVER

dogs available HS SW Washington (both Vancouver and Longview)

 Vancouver Campus Adoption Hours
Tuesday - Sunday | Noon - 6:00 

CHICO  #172550 Breed: Pekingese  neutered male, 10 yrs, 11 lbs   $25

I'd like a relaxed home. I wouldn't say I'm "old"... I've just been around for a while. And that's made me appreciate the finer things in life like naps in the sun, looking out windows, and the special joy when you're able to scratch juuuuust the right spot. I like to take it easy at home - I'm not up for lots of activity.

It's recommended I meet any dogs or kids living in my new home before I'm adopted. I just want to make sure we all get along.

 

"PRINCE" *pre-adopt* little scruffy young TERRIER "MCAS"

  11/5/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id  Many dogs are posted as *pre-select* the same day they come in. 

"PRINCE" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Location found: NE Prescott/ NE M L King Jr. Blvd, Portland
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $160.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
PRINCE  #364484 listed as terrier, male 9 mths 12 lbs

"STRING BEAN" *pre-select* Chihuahua "MCAS"

 11/5/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id  Many dogs are posted as *pre-select* the same day they come in

"STRINGBEAN" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Location found: 257th / Stark, Troutdale
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $160.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
STRINGBEAN  #375220 listed as chihuahua, male 2 yrs 8.4 lbs

"OPRAH" CUTIE! Labrador mix PUPPY "MCAS"

It  is so important to spay/neuter considering the overpopulation of homeless dogs, and MCAS is perpetrating the problem by adopting out intact dogs.

 But, it's not the dog's fault. The dogs need good adopters and they are existing in a loud and crowded animal shelter.  Please adopt.

 "OPRAH" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Location found: Gresham, Gresham
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $300.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
 
OPRAH  # 374759 listed as Labrador Retriever female, 6 months 40 lbs

 

Meet Oprah, a beautiful 6-month-old mixed breed puppy who is ready to star in her own forever story! This sweet girl is incredibly loving and affectionate once she feels safe, but she can be a little reserved when first meeting new people or exploring new places. She simply needs a moment to observe the world before she lets her playful, loving side shine! 💖 Because she's still young and developing her confidence, Oprah needs patient adopters who are committed to her growth. She will thrive with owners dedicated to positive socialization and consistent basic training to help her become the amazing dog we know she can be. If you're ready to provide gentle guidance, plenty of treats, and unconditional love, Oprah promises a deep, rewarding bond. Come meet this sweet, smart girl today! 🐾

"MEDEA" *pre-select* pretty little Pitmix "MCAS"

  MCAS needs to spay/neuter all dogs before adoption, especially the females and purebred dogs! Management is failing the dogs and the community.They have had years to resolve this issue. But, it's not the dog's fault. The dogs need good adopters 

  11/5/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id  Many dogs are posted as *pre-select* the same day they come in

"MEDEA" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Location found: 82nd & Division, Portland
How did we get this animal: Officer Pickup
Adoption cost: $160.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
MEDEA  #374747 listed as american pit bull terrier female, 10 mths 41 lbs

"PUPALICIOUS" *pre-select* adorable LAB mix *scared in shelter* "MCAS"

 MCAS needs to spay/neuter all dogs before adoption, especially the females and purebred dogs! Management is failing the dogs and the community.They have had years to resolve this issue. But, it's not the dog's fault. The dogs need good adopters 

  11/5/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id  Many dogs are posted as *pre-select* the same day they come in

"PUPALICIOUS" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Location found: SE Washington / SE 80th Ave
How did we get this animal: Officer Pickup
Adoption cost: $160.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
PUPALICIOUS  #374999 listed as Labrador, female, 2 yrs 57 lbs

"FROGGER" *pre-select* Handsome BOXER Boy! "MCAS"

 11/5/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id  Many dogs are posted as *pre-select* the same day they come in

"FROGGER" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Location found: 122nd and Marine Dr, Portland
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $160.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
FROGGER  #374823 listed as Boxer,male 11 mths 58 lbs
 
Tail type: Docked 
 
no mcas descript yet 

 
 

"CHEEKY" *pre-select*great markings! *Relaxed* PITBULL "MCAS"

 11/3/25 "I'm available for a pre-select adoption but I can't go home yet. Please come to the shelter to apply! Learn more about Pre-select animals." NOTE- it is important to check at the local animal shelters if you lose your pet as the stray hold time is only 3-6 days depending on if they have any id . The dog is often posted as "pre-select" on the day it arrives.

"CHEEKY" is Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Monday, November 3, 2025
Location found: CURTIS AND COLUMBIA RIVER HWY, Troutdale
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $60.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
 
CHEEKY  #374920 listed as american pitbull terrier, neutered male, 6 yrs 1 mth 69 lbs
 

 Say hello to Cheeky, the handsome 6-year-old Pitbull mix who has perfected the art of leisure. 😌 This lovely gentleman operates on a simple, delightful schedule: nice, relaxed walks around the block by day, followed by mandatory couch potato shifts by night (movie marathon expertise is a bonus). His true passions in life are yummy snacks 🥓 and extensive amounts of nice pets 👋, and he's looking for a calm, relaxed home to truly embrace his inner velvet hippo. If your idea of a perfect evening involves a cozy blanket and a devoted, six-year-old pup acting as a weighted lap pad, Cheeky is ready to be your main squeeze. 💖

*MANY!! (some NOT very LARGE) LAB/Grt Pyr..."GREAT PYRENEES " "OHS-Portland"

NOTE_ located in a more quiet area Please ask to meet one 

 GREAT PYRENEES/and mixes AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society  in PORTLAND

Visit the OHS adoption website and see if one of these big guys could be a good match for your home!

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INJERA spayed female #336102 Labrador/Great/Pyrenees

1 yr 1 mth 54 lb  $400



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Vienna Bread  neutered male #336089 Labrador/Great Pyrenees

1 yr 1 mth 59 lb   $400

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DOSA adopted 11/1/25 spayed female #336089 Labrador/Great/Pyrenees

1 yr 1 mth 54 lb  $400

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LILLIAN GRACE spayed female #336132 Great/Pyrenees  $50

10 yrs 1 mth 70 lbs

 
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LEFSE neutered male #336105 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth  58 lbs

 
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KALACH spayed female #336104 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth  58 lbs

 

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JOHNNY CAKE spayed female #336103 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth  58 lbs

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HOAGIE spayed female #336101 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth  45 lbs

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FLATBREAD neutered male #336099 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth 78 lbs

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EGGETTE spayed female #336098 Great/Pyrenees  $400

2 yr 1 mth 69 lbs

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AREPA neutered male #336094 Great/Pyrenees  $450

10 months  58 lbs

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ZOPF spayed female #336093 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth 79 lbs

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WHOLE WHEAT neutered male #336093 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth 80 lbs

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UGALI neutered male #336088 Great/Pyrenees  $400

1 yr 1 mth 85 lbs

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TEA CAKE neutered male #336087 Great/Pyrenees/LABRADOR  $400

1 yr 1 mth 85 lbs

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ANGEL spayed female #336079 Great/Pyrenees $300

3 yr 1 mth 78 lbs

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HENRIETTA spayed female #336074 Great/Pyrenees $50

11 yrs 1 mth  79 lbs

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CLYDE neutered male #336072 Great/Pyrenees $450

10 mths  57 lbs


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TANKER neutered male #336072 Great/Pyrenees/LABRADOR $400

1 yr 1 mth  85 lbs


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RYE neutered male #336085 Great/Pyrenees/ALASKAN MALAMUTE $400

2 yr 1 mth  82 lbs


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PITA adopted 11/4/25neutered male #336083 Great/Pyrenees/ALASKAN MALAMUTE $400

2 yr 1 mth  74 lbs


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RANGER neutered male #336076 Great/Pyrenees  $400

2 yr 1 mth  74 lbs

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KIFLI neutered male #336078 Great/Pyrenees /Labrador $400

2 yr 1 mth  86 lb