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Monday, March 9, 2026

"LASS" *PRE-select** MED- sz **LIVELY** blond PUPPY "MCAS"

MCAS, PLEASE SPAY LASS BEFORE ADOPTING OUT!! 

 3/9/26 "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 . Often the dog is listed as pre-select the same day it comes in as a stray 

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

MCAS hours/ Location

Date found: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location found: 162nd / Stark, Portland
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $300.00 each License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only
 
LASS # 387494 Breed: American Shelter Dog, female, 6 mths 23 lbs and growing 
 

 Meet our lil Lass! At just six months old, this boisterous Celtic treasure is a true social butterfly who hasn't met a stranger she doesn't consider a best friend. This spirited young lady has enough energy to go for days and isn't shy about sharing her "craic"-she loves to tell you exactly how she's feeling, and because she's such a vocal storyteller, she'd be might be happiest in a house where she can express herself freely rather than an apartment. Whether she's zooming around the yard or curling up like a cozy peat fire for a cuddle after a day of romping around, Lass is all about spreading love, though she is still mastering her "potty" ropes (though doing well) and needs a patient family to help her finish her training. If you're looking for a loyal, lively companion to be your pot of gold, Lass is ready to start the adventure with you! 🌈🐾 

"HUSKY/CATTLE DOGS PLUS! PUPPIES" ***The GIRLS***MED- SZ "StUMPTOWN STRAYS"

  Stumptown Strays" is a wonderful local Rescue that helps shelter dogs in need of medical assistance.

"HUSKY/CATTLE DOGS PLUS! PUPPIES" The GIRLS"Available for adoption with STUMPTOWN STRAYS

adoption $300   Breed: Mixed 

HUSKY, Cattle Dog PLUS! BREED:  mix,  spayed females

Ok with Dogs: Yes..   OK with Cats: Yes...OK with kids: Yes

adoption application

We didn’t plan on having these 6 puppies join us at Stumptown Strays. But a tribal member approached us during a wellness clinic we put on in the villages along the Columbia river and asked if we could take a litter that didn’t have anywhere to go.
They have been with us now for several weeks and are 4 months old! These are the girls: Moon - 18 pounds & likely to be about 30-40 pounds fully grown, Luna - 15 pounds & likely to be about 25-35 pounds fully grown, Tsunami - 18 pounds & likely to be about 30-40 pounds fully grown, and Sunny - 10 pounds & likely to be about 20-30 pounds fully grown (always educated guesses!) They are a mix between a smaller cattle dog and a husky. See the DNA results in the photos!
Thanks to the 15/10 Foundation for covering their care in its entirety, we were able to get the whole litter spayed and neutered as well as vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. The 15/10 Foundation has also sponsored a training class for each puppy - up to $400 value! Taking advantage of this offer will be a requirement for adoption.
The puppies did not have much socialization prior to coming to us, but in their separate foster homes, they are blossoming. Although shy and contemplative at first, the puppies are friendly and great with other animals. They have been working on meeting new people and on basic dog skills. They have not all mastered potty training but are very smart and motivated to learn. They have been crate trained and are working on leash skills.
All of the puppies will need an adopter willing to continue to work on their skills. Their foster homes have set them all up for success, but ongoing classes and training will be a must. They promise to make it fun! Their adoption fee is $300.
Some of the best things in life are unplanned, and so we were happy we could help this litter. Have you been thinking about expanding your dog family? Apply to adopt on our website! https://www.stumptownstrays.org/adoption-application
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"HUSKY/CATTLE DOGS PLUS! PUPPIES" ***The BOYS***MED-SZ*** "StUMPTOWN STRAYS"

 Stumptown Strays" is a wonderful local Rescue that helps shelter dogs in need of medical assistance.

" "HUSKY/CATTLE DOGS PLUS! PUPPIES" The BOYS"Available for adoption with STUMPTOWN STRAYS

adoption $300   Breed: Mixed  4 mths

HUSKY, Cattle Dog PLUS!   neutered males

Ok with Dogs: Yes..   OK with Cats: Yes...OK with kids: Yes

adoption application

We didn’t plan on having these 6 puppies join us at Stumptown Strays. But a tribal member approached us during a wellness clinic we put on in the villages along the Columbia river and asked if we could take a litter that didn’t have anywhere to go.
They have been with us now for several weeks and are 4 months old! These are the boys: Blue - 17 pounds & likely to be about 30-40 pounds fully grown, and Turtle - 14 pounds & likely to be about 25-30 pounds fully grown (always educated guesses!) They are a mix between a smaller cattle dog and a husky. See the DNA results in the photos!
Thanks to the 15/10 Foundation for covering their care in its entirety, we were able to get the whole litter spayed and neutered as well as vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. The 15/10 Foundation has also sponsored a training class for each puppy - up to $400 value! Taking advantage of this offer will be a requirement for adoption.
The puppies did not have much socialization prior to coming to us, but in their separate foster homes, they are blossoming. Although shy and contemplative at first, the puppies are friendly and great with other animals. They have been working on meeting new people and on basic dog skills. They have not all mastered potty training but are very smart and motivated to learn. They have been crate trained and are working on leash skills.
All of the puppies will need an adopter willing to continue to work on their skills. Their foster homes have set them all up for success, but ongoing classes and training will be a must. They promise to make it fun! Their adoption fee is $300.
Some of the best things in life are unplanned, and so we were happy we could help this litter. Have you been thinking about expanding your dog family? Apply to adopt on our website! https://www.stumptownstrays.org/adoption-application 
 
 
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"VODKA" CHIHUAHUA "STUMPtOWN STRAYS"

  Stumptown Strays" is a wonderful local Rescue that helps shelter dogs in need of medical assistance.

"VODKA"Available for adoption with STUMPTOWN STRAYS

VODKA

adoption $300  Breed: Chihuahua mix spayed female 1 yr 12lb

Ok with Dogs: Yes..   OK with Cats: Yes...OK with kids: unknown

adoption application

 Personality: Funny, Curious, Loves, Playful


Vodka, our 1 year old 12 pound chihuahua mix, understands the concept of "dressing for the job you want". Sure, she's small and timid. But when she hears the coyotes howling, Vodka throws her head back and barks with them. Vodka is not confident about everything, but she is confident she can take on that coyote pack (she can't). 



Found stray with puppies, we took Vodka in so she would have a safe place to raise her babies. Now that they are ready to be adopted, it's time for Vodka to ask for a family of her own. 


Vodka is house and crate trained and has not been destructive. She is great with other animals and loves dogs of all sizes; Vodka has even been respectful of the resident cat. We think Vodka would enjoy living with other playful dogs.


Vodka takes a while to warm up to people. Once she does, though, she is funny, silly and cuddly. Vodka shows her affection with a thorough eyeball sniffing rather than a traditional kiss. She seems to prefer women, but we're sure with time, Vodka can be friends with anyone. Due to her timidness, we don't recommend little kids for Vodka. Vodka is quiet if there is nothing to bark at but will happily bark if needed; a thin walled apartment may not work.

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Leashes and leash walking are new to Vodka and she's still creeped out by the concept. A securely fenced yard would be best for her; she loves to sit outside and fantasize about the pack of coyote's she'll be joining (she won't be). 

Vodka is heartworm negative, microchipped, spayed, and current on her preventatives. Her adoption fee is $300.

Vodka may think she's ready for life in the wild, but we know the truth. She's actually ready for life on the couch with her new favorite person. Is that you? 


"TUNA MELT AND BLUEBERY SMOOTHIE" CHIHUAHUA mix PUPPIES "STUMPTOWN STRAYS"

 

 Stumptown Strays" is a wonderful local Rescue that helps shelter dogs in need of medical assistance.

""Available for adoption with STUMPTOWN STRAYS

TUNA MELT AND BLUEBERY SMOOTHIE plus VIDEO  

adoption $500  Breed: Chihuahua mix  8 weeks

Ok with Dogs: Yes..

 OK with Cats: Yes

OK with kids: Yes

adoption application

About Tuna Melt and Blueberry Smoothie

Personality: Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful

Tuna Melt (M) and Blueberry Smoothie (F), our 8 week old chihuahua mixes, would like their own homes. Their sister, Ginger Ale, has already been adopted and they would like to get in on that deal. Their own beds? A basket of toys they don't have to share? Eating out of a bowl without a sibling breathing down their necks? Sounds perfect.



Vodka, the mother of the puppies, was found stray. We took her in when the puppies were just a few days old. Vodka is only 12 pounds and we anticipate the puppies to be about the same size when grown. However, there's no telling what kind of dog the father was.

The puppies are very new at being dogs so they really don't know what they're doing. At this age, they are pretty much blank slates. What we can say is that they are funny, playful, adventurous and curious. The puppies have been socialized with many people, other dogs, and a very patient cat.


Tuna Melt and Blueberry Smoothie will be altered by the time of their adoption. They have been dewormed and will be current on their vaccines and preventatives. However, all puppies need vaccines every 3 weeks until they are 16 weeks old, so their adopters should be prepared to make those veterinary appointments right away. Their adoption fee is $500.
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All puppies need socialization and training. If you are applying for a puppy, please be prepared for sleepless nights, tiny puncture wounds, turds on the floor and a learning curve. All of the work people put into their puppies will pay off with a happy, well behaved adult dog. Up for the challenge?

 

"VIOLA" **BLUE-eyes!!**FRECKLED-nose**active CATAHOULA/PITMIX "PROJECT POOCH"

   Project POOCH, quite simply, changes lives. We operate a kennel inside a youth correctional facility and pair currently incarcerated youth with shelter dogs. The youth learn kennel management, positive reinforcement, grooming, and training techniques. The youth learn what it means to be depended on by another living creature and what it means to be trusted and relied upon. And, they learn what unconditional love feels like—sometimes for the first time. Our dogs get trained, loved, and adopted into their forever homes. There is no limit to the amount of time a dog spends in our care, and we are focused on the individual needs of each dog."

 "VIOLA" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at PROJECT POOCH"

www.pooch.org 

If you are interested in making a donation, learning more about our mission, volunteering, upcoming events, or details about adoptable dogs, call our office at 503-697-0623. If you get our voicemail, please leave a detailed message. We often cannot answer the phone as we are working with the pups, but we can call you right back!

If you need to schedule an adoption appointment, please review the adoption information page first and then email us at adopt@pooch.org or call us at 503-697-0623.

 

VIOLA spayed female, Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog / Pitbull Mix, 

5 months (Feb 2026)  40 lbs (and growing)   Adoption Fee: $350

 Gets along well with many other dogs (meet & greet is required) 

Youth insight:

  • She has pretty eyes and her nose is so cute

  • When she settles down she is a really good cuddler.

 Loves People! Will go home with a leash, harness, toys, a bed, two monthly doses of flea/tick/heartworm medication (value: $60), and a week’s worth of food




Special Considerations

  • Needs an adopter who is willing to continue training her. Viola is a puppy and while we have started her training, she needs consistency and continued work.

  • Needs an adopter who is active. She will need walks and play, and someone who wants to give her time and energy.



 

 


 


 



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" AMAZING PIT MIX PUPPIES" *Good with DOGS, CATS, KIDS "INDIGO RESCUE"

 "INDIGO RESCUE"  helps dogs in need, mostly from the local Portland Metro area County Shelters

"PITMIX PUPPIES"  is available for adoption with "Indigo Rescue"

IndigoRescue.org 

NOTE - Indigo Rescue also has German Shepherd puppies available! (also shown here)

courtesy Indigo Rescue - from adoption outreach event 3/7/26

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Note- Please check the website for updates on availability. Here are the Pitbull mix puppies  listed on Petfinder.com on 3/7/25 .You can also find bios for the German Shepherd  puppies (born Nov 17, 2026) on the website

 Pitbull mix PUPPIES Personality:  Affectionate, Curious, Funny, Friendly, Playful

Variety pack!  Neutered males and spayed females  
**good in a home with other *dogs *cats *children
 
 "They are happy, healthy, playful and chunky puppies. Exactly as you would like puppies to be."

"The puppies were born December 1st, 2026. They will be ready to go to new homes as soon as they are spayed and neutered the first week of March

**Please note: Indigo Rescue only adopts to homes within 30 miles of Beaverton, Oregon. The first part of our process is to have you complete our adoption application. This helps us make compatible matches. You can find the application on our indigorescue.org website under the Adoption tab. We’ll get back to you from there. Thank you! "
 
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