"Old Dog Haven is always looking for new foster homes because the need to give homes to senior dogs is never-ending.
Shelter Dogs of Portland
Photos of Shelter Dogs in the Portland Metro Area - A Collaboration of Volunteers
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
"CJ" MINI SCHNAUZER ***PERMANENT FOSTER HOME NEEDED*** "OLD DOG HAVEN" (Western WA and Portland, OR)
LULU" WHIPPET mix **PERMANENT FOSTER HOME NEEDED*** "OLD DOG RESCUE"Western WA and Portland, OR
Our wait list is growing again. WE NEED FOSTERS! NOTE_ Not yet on the OLD Dog Haven foster list? YOU can help the oldsters in need if you prepare Now. Just fill out an foster application for Old Dog Haven, then once you are on the foster list, you'll be be ready to accept a dog in need of a permanent foster! (In W. Washington or Portland OR only)
"MOCHA" *CUtiE!* SCRUFFY CHI/TERRIER MIX "OHS-PORTLAND"
I'M in a different area. PLEASE ask to meet me! ~ MOCHA
"MOCHA" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
TOAST #346892 Looks like: Chihuahua spayed female
5 yrs 6 mths 13lbs available 5/23/26 $400
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I may do best with an owner who has had experience owning or caring for shy and fearful dogs.
- I may be shy at first, but once we get to know each other I will shower you with love!
- New things are a little scary to me, but I all I need is time and someone to show me it's okay.
- I have a medical condition that requires long term management.
- I have medial patellar luxation (MPL) in 1 or more knees. This may need long term management or surgery.
- I must go to a home with a fenced in yard.
- To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.
The type of home I'm looking for:
- I would flourish in a calm environment and a low-traffic home.
- I would prefer to live in a home with no small children.
"DELILAH" timid LITTLE SCUFFY TErrier/CHI mix "OHS-PORTLAND"
I'M in a different area. PLEASE ask to meet me! ~ DELILAH
"DELILAH" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
DELILAH #346911 Looks like: Chihuahua, Terrier spayed female
1 yr 7 mths 9 lbs available 5/24/26 $400
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I'm a petite lady but pack a ton of personality into this small package!
- Despite my cute, cuddly size, I want the cuddling to be on my terms, as I don't always want to be fussed over.
- All this change in my life has been really tough on me, I can't help but be cautious and worried. I'm longing for an understanding person, with a warm bed, treats and the willingness to give me time and space to settle in- could that be you?
- I can be picky about my canine companions. Slow introductions and having my own space will be important for me to adjust to a home with resident dogs.
- I will need to meet any canine companions prior to getting adopted.
- To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.
The type of home I'm looking for:
- I must go to a home with a fenced in yard.
- I need to go to a home without small children.
- I may do best with an owner who has had experience owning or caring for shy and fearful dogs.
"TOAST" TINY TIMID TAN CHI/TERRIER "OHS-PORTLAND"
I'M in a different area. PLEASE ask to meet me! ~ TOAST
"TOAST" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
TOAST #346913 Looks like: Chihuahua, Terrier spayed female
1 yr 7 mths 8 lbs available 5/24/26 $400
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- Look me in my eyes and tell me you don't want to take me home. It's impawssible!
- Give me a little time to adjust and I will show you I am the biggest sweetheart.
- I know, I'm just so cute, everyone wants to hug and squeeze me. But right now, I am uncomfortable with all the attention! Please give me time and space, I promise I'm worth the wait!
- I have been diagnosed with dental disease which means I may need dental cleanings or extractions in the future.
- To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.
The type of home I'm looking for:
- I must go to a home with a fenced in yard.
- I need to go to a home without small children.
- I may do best with an owner who has had experience owning or caring for shy and fearful dogs.
"MAX" GOOFY Large SHEPHERD/HOUND mix PUPPY "OHS-PORTLAND"
"MAX" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
MAX #345389 Looks like : Shepherd, Hound neutered male
4 mths 39 lbs (will be large)available 5/21/26 $500
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I am always in a good mood and ready for fun!
- I'm a fiend for food! Snacks are a great way to make friends with me and win your way into my heart.
- I am sure to wiggle and waggle my way into your heart.
- I'm very active and will need positive outlets for my energy.
- Stick a bandana on me and let's go check those hikes off your bucket list!
- Resource Guarding: I have a history of guarding my people, food, toys and/or bedding from other animals or people.
- I will be your sunshine on rainy days.
- High Energy: I can become easily frustrated if my physical and mental exercise needs are not met. I will need positive outlets and a calm environment to help me flourish.
courtesy OHS
"MADDY" DOBERMAN *lived with kids* OHS- PORTLAND"
"MADDY" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
MADDY #349513 Looks like: Doberman spayed female
8 yrs 74 lbs available 5/26/26 $75
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I'm more the strong, silent type than the life of the party, and I am happy that way! I am sweet and reserved, and on a loyalty scale, I'm a 10. If you're patient with me, I am sure to blossom and become your best pal.
- As an older gal, I am looking for a home to live out my golden years soaking up all the love I can get.
- I'm a fiend for food! Snacks are a great way to make friends with me and win your way into my heart.
- I'm a bit of a show off, I know lots of fun tricks! I would love someone to teach me even more.
- I'm a lively and intelligent dog who will need to be provided with daily mental and physical stimulation.
- 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 can be picky about my canine companions. Slow introductions and having my own space will be important for me to adjust to a home with resident dogs.
- I will need to meet any canine companions prior to getting adopted.
- I have been diagnosed with dental disease which means I may need dental cleanings or extractions in the future.
The type of home I'm looking for:
- I lived with kids in my last home.
courtesy OHS
"MAGNOLIA" **CUTIE!!!** *TINY* PUG MIX PUPPY "OHS- PORTLAND"
"MAGNOLIA" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
MAGNOLIA #348926 Looks like: Pug spayed female
8 weeks 2.8 lbs (and growing) $500 available 5/26/26 available 5/19/26 $500
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I am just a baby! I will need guidance and patience - plus regular play time with you! Taking a training class will help us bond and help me become a model canine citizen.
- To prepare for your meet and greet, please take a moment to learn more about puppy ownership here !
"ARIES" MAREMMA SHEEPDOG *Gentle Giant* "OHS- SALEM"
UPDATE 5/24/26 ADOPTED!
"ARIES" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in SALEM
ARIES Available 5/26/2025 #349554$300 neutered male "looks like" Maremma Sheepdog
4 yrs 87 lbs
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I really enjoy the company of my human friends.
- 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.
- I had so much fun meeting another dog here in the shelter. My friends at OHS think I would be great at making new dog friends!
- Just like a bear I am snuggly, cute, and love butt scratches.
courtesy OHS
"MINNI"Blue HEELER/Doxie? mix PUPPY "OHS- PORTLAND"
MINNI has somewhat shorter legs (like some of her siblings had ) maybe part DOXI?
"MINNI"" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
MINNIE #348934 "looks like" Blue Heeler, German Shorthaired Pointer
spayed female 3 mths 9 lbs (and growing) available 5/26/26 $500
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I am just a baby! I will need guidance and patience - plus regular play time with you! Taking a training class will help us bond and help me become a model canine citizen.
- To prepare for your meet and greet, please take a moment to learn more about puppy ownership here !
- I have a medical condition that requires long term management.
"DUTCH" scruffy little TERRIER "OHS- PORTLAND"
I'M IN A Different area. PLEASE ask to meet me!~ DUTCH
"DUTCH" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
"DUTCH" #346902 $300 available 5/10/26
"looks like" neutered male 3 yrs 7 mths 9 lbs
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- Give me a little time to adjust and I will show you I am the biggest sweetheart.
- I'm a fiend for food! Snacks are a great way to make friends with me and teach me and earn my trust.
- Pucker up! I like to give kisses.
- I'm very active and will need positive outlets for my energy.
- Will my performance of spins, hops, and woofs convince you to pick me? I hope so!
- To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.
- I have been diagnosed with dental disease which means I may need dental cleanings or extractions in the future.
The type of home I'm looking for:
- I need to go to a home where there is another dog to help boost my confidence and to play with!
"AUGUST" Pretty Border COLLIE (Aussie?) mix "OHS-Portland"
I'm in a different area. Please ask to meet me! ~ August
"AUGUST" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
AUGUST #333993 Looks like : Border Collie spayed female
11 mths 29 lbs available 5/18/26 $450
what my friends at OHS say about me:
- I have been working with the Behavior team at OHS and I'm looking for a special home. It will take time and patience to get to know me. Click the "meet me" button to start the process and schedule an appointment.
- To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.
- I love to learn! You can use my favorite toys or treats as positive reinforcement and to teach me new things. I already know some basic cues such as, sit, down, wait, touch, retrieve, & crate and I'm putting in the work to learn how to walk nicely on leash!
- High Energy: I can become easily frustrated if my physical and mental exercise needs are not met. I will need positive outlets and a calm environment to help me flourish.
- I am used to living an active lifestyle! I would love to get up and go adventure with you. Looking to try cool dog activities or sports? I am a great partner for that!
- 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.
- Resource Guarding: I have a history of guarding my people from other people.
- I really enjoy the company of my human friends.
The type of home I'm looking for:
- I had so much fun meeting other dogs here in the shelter. My friends at OHS think I would be great at making new dog friends!
- I will need to meet any canine companions prior to getting adopted.
- I need to go to an adult only home.
- I need a home without cats or other small animals.
- I had so much fun meeting other dogs here in the shelter. My friends at OHS think I would be great at making new dog friends!
- I will need to meet any canine companions prior to getting adopted.
- I need to go to an adult only home.
- I need a home without cats or other small animals.
- It could be with you! Click here to learn about the adoption process.
Interested in adopting me?
Meet and greets with pets are done on a first-come, first-served basis.
When you come to the shelter and see a pet you are interested in meeting, take note of the pet’s name and visit the front desk in the lobby.
Click here to learn more about our adoption process.
courtesy OHS
"RAINBOOTS" **VOL FAV!!** FRENCHIE/ PITTIE MIX? "OHS- PORTLAND"
Note- RAINBOOTS wanted you to know that she just had a Dental cleaning!
Rainboots looks much like my former MCAS foster dog named Gertrude who was a Frenchie/Pitmix.
"RAINBOOTS" AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society in PORTLAND
"RAINBOOTS" #3448463 $150 available 5/19/26
"looks like" American Pit Bull spayed female 6 yrs 37 lbs (underweight)
What my friends at OHS say about me:
- I love to be the center of attention. All eyes and pets on me, please!
- I cannot help it that I am this cute!
- My goal is to be the best cuddler that ever cuddled.
- To learn more about my specific needs, please read my What to Expect handout.
- I will need to meet any canine companions prior to getting adopted.
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"ROOTBEER" BULLY mix (listed as AMERICAN BULLDOG) " HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH-VANCOUVER"
You might not see me when you come to visit. So please speak to an adoption counselor if you'd like to meet me. ~ROOTBEER
"ROOTBEER"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
ROOTBEER #178136 Breed: Bulldog, American
neutered male 3 yrs 63 lbs $300
Here's what you need to know about me:
I can be shy in new spaces. I need a family who will let me take things at my own pace as I learn about new things. Once I come out of my shell, I have lots of love to give.
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.
"FORTITUDE" **CUTIE!!**THE EARS!!*TINY CHIHUAHUA mix PUP "HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH- VANCOUVER"
I'm not on the general adoption floor. You might not see me when you come to visit. So please speak to an adoption counselor if you'd like to meet me. ~Fortitude
"FORTITUDE"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
FORTITUDE #178035 Breed: Chihuahua, Short Coat,
neutered male 9 mths 5 lbs $500
Here's what you need to know about me:
I can be nervous around new people. It just takes me a little while to get comfortable. But once I get to know you, I'm very loving.
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.
I'm not on the general adoption floor. You might not see me when you come to visit. So please speak to an adoption counselor if you'd like to meet me.
"COCO and SAMMY" **BONDeD LITTLEs** SENIOR CHI/DOXIE mix/MALTESE mx "HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH- VANCOUVER"
"COCO and SAMMY"Available for Adoption at the HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASHINGTON in VANCOUVER
Vanvouver Adoption Hours
Tuesday - Sunday | Noon - 6:00
dogs available HS SW Washington (both Vancouver and Longview)
Here's what you need to know about me:
I'd like a relaxed home. 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 kids living in my new home before I'm adopted. I just want to make sure we all get along.
I need to be adopted with my best friend! A member of the adoption team can tell you more.
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COCO #178175 spayed female, 10 yrs 20 lbs
Chihuahua, Short Coat / Dachshund, Standard $25
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SAMMY #178176 spayed female, 10 yrs 13 lbs
Breed: Maltese / Poodle, Miniature $25
"BUZZ" &"COMET"NEW PICS!!**CUTIES!!**GREAT PYRENEES/POODLE MIX PUPS *Med/LG size "HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH-LONGVIEW"
These PUPS would probably love to have a compatible dog companions in their new homes
"GREAT PYRENEES/POODLES"Available for Adoption at the HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASHINGTON in LONGVIEW
dogs available HS SW Washington (both Vancouver and Longview)
Longview Adoptions
Wednesday - Saturday | Noon - 6:00
Here's what you need to know about me:
I can be shy in new spaces. I need a family who will let me take things at my own pace as I learn about new things. Once I come out of my shell, I have lots of love to give.
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.
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COMET #178068 neutered male, 7 months, 46 lbs and still growing)
Breed: Poodle, Standard / Great Pyrenees $300
courtesy HSSW
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BUZZ #178067 neutered male, 7 months (44 lbs and growing)
Breed: Poodle, Standard / Great Pyrenees $300
intake pic
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