"MONGO" ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD DOG "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.

 "MONGO" 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 

MONGO  #174740 Breed: Anatolian Shepherd Dog, neutered male

1 yr 7 mths 86 lbs  $400

 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.

I need a home without chickens or ducks.I don't get along with them and it's not safe for me to share my home or space with them. I would appreciate a slow intro to any cats or small animals in my new home.

I need a family experienced with my breed or is willing to learn! I have some behaviors and preferences that are typical of dogs with a working temperament and would thrive with a family who understands those needs.

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.

COURTESY HSSW

 

 

"COWBOY" CATTLE DOG "HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASHVANCOUVER"

 

 "COWBOY" 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 

COWBOY  #175242 Australian Cattle Dog, neutered male

5 yrs 1mth 35 lbs $100

Here's what you need to know about me:

I have some handling sensitivity. That means I have some preferences about how and where I get petted. My human friends at the shelter can tell you more!

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 living in my new home before I'm adopted. I just want to make sure we all get along.

If there are kids in my new home, I prefer them to be older than 6 and would like to meet them before going home. 

COURTESY HSSW

"JACKSON" little SENIOR TERRIER mix "HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH- VANCOUVER"

 "JACKSON" 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 

JACKSON  #173274 neutered male, 14 yr 1 mths 15lbs

Breed:  Terrier  $25

Great news! My adoption fee has been paid by someone who loves me and wants me to find a great home.

Here's what you need to know about me:

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.

COURTESY HSSW
 

 

"LEO" 6 month Blue WEIMARANER PUPPY "OREGON WEIM RESCUE"

  "LEO" is Available for adoption at OREGON WEIMARANER RESCUE

MEET: LEO

 foster home, current  Location: Portland,OR   $400

 6 months 50 lbs and growing, male  **see notes below

BELIEVED COMPATIBILITY WITH:

CHILDREN:  yes - sturdy ideal

CATS:  maybe

DOGS:  Yes 

Leo is a handsome and busy 6 month old ~50# male blue puppy looking for a loving home to call his own. This affectionate boy is current on his vaccines, microchipped and healthy. Leo is wire crate trained (naps and nights), food motivated and very friendly. Although still very much a puppy he responds quite reliably to basic commands including "come" "sit" and "crate". Potty training is ongoing but he is doing very well on this front and we have only had one or two tinkle accidents in front of the door. He is absolutely just now coming into his super puppy powers so providing him numerous appropriate chew toys is a necessity for everyone to be happy...his favorite game is for us to put all of the dog toys into a bucket so that he can dump them out and find 'the one' that needs to be chewed.

 He is fostered alongside several adult weimaraners and does great with them though his puppy exuberance can be a bit much for the more relaxed of the bunch :) At 6 months of age he is very much spatially unaware and coordination is not his strongest suit as he can often be found tripped up by things like vacuum cords lol. He is being well socialized and has now been to the woods where he encountered all which that brings including a stream (which definitely confounded him at first but after watching the other dogs he discovered how to navigate just fine), he has also been to the deep snow (which he thoroughly enjoyed) and he rides well in vehicles. Although a voracious eater he is not food possessive at this time and has no issue being fed alongside the other dogs except that he will try to hoover his food down and move on to the other bowls if unchecked. Other tidbits include that he is very friendly and snuggly, bathes well and has no particular issue with being inspected and handled (though this frequently turns into him wanting to play).

If you have the time/lifestyle required to dedicate to a puppy and are looking for a very outgoing young dog to accompany you on your outdoor adventures, consider submitting an application to adopt Mr Leo below.

If Leo is more than you wish to bite off, consider taking a look at calm and demure Greta who is absolutely lovely and has none of the chaos of a puppy :)

***Leo is at this time intact. Oregon Weimaraner Rescue supports waiting to spay/neuter large breed dogs until after the first reproductive cycle for females and/or at 18 months of age to allow a reasonable opportunity for growth plates to fully close. It will be a contractual requirement of adoption that, at owner's sole expense, he be neutered by 19 months of age*** 

​courtesy OREGON WEIMARANER RESCUE​

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"GRETA" lovely *TRIPOD** WEIMARANER" OREGON WEIM RESCUE"

 "GrETA" is Available for adoption at OREGON WEIMARANER RESCUE

MEET: Greta 

 foster home, current  Location: Tigard,OR

 

GRETA is looking for patient loving home:

https://www.oregonweimrescue.org/available-weims/greta26

4 yrs old, female 68 lb

BELIEVED COMPATIBILITY WITH:

CHILDREN:  Teen +  (9yr old entering the room sent her running to her crate, but...?)

CATS:  No

DOGS:  Yes 

Are you looking to become an accessory to a Weimaraner on what could currently be mistaken for your couch? Well if so, look no further than this ~4 year old female who would love to take over your comfy spaces and claim them as her own. Greta's best life is hanging out with her owners and relaxing...although she is a tripawd doggo who does love the occasional high speed sprint around the property, she really would prefer to remain in the lap of luxurious heated indoor spaces soaking up affection in-between her morning and evening meal service...which will be on time lest her human servants receive a talking to.

 

Greta came into our care from rather unfortunate circumstances where she was being used for breeding stock and otherwise ignored (when we took her in she possessed no discernible traditional training or connection to her name and had obvious health issues to address). While facts of her past are light and inferences are many, the details we share will focus primarily on our lived experience with her as a foster dog. 

This lovely, young, 68# lady is now healthy, microchipped, happy and up to date on her rabies vaccine. Ms Greta has undergone a monumental transition in lifestyle over the course of the last two months she has been in our care. Most significant of those changes is that she was fully integrated as a part of day to day family life and not secluded from it. She has shown herself to be an excellent companion to the other two Weimaraners who reside alongside her and she has no problem at all curling up with any combination of the male/female duo on the couch. She has displayed no food or resource guarding behaviors and the trio of doggos will frequently play musical bowls at mealtime. Greta has a very soft mouth when being given treats and when snagging an opportunistic taste of an unattended plate (I suppose I was done with that ice cream anyway). While Greta is great with dogs, she definitely has a strong instinct to follow her nose and will diligently track the routes of any furry intruders to the yard so no cats or small furry critters in the home for this gal.

When it comes to people, Greta's approach is evolving but her basic stance is that everyone is to be cautiously avoided except for those which have shown kindness, love and affection towards her. Once she has accepted you as a 'friendly', a process which may take from 10 minutes to a couple days, then you may engage in any type of physical inspecting/laying on/handling/snuggling/rubbing/petting which you desire, but before your having been accepted she simply will not give you the time of day and no amount of cajoling seems to change this default position of hers. Greta has shown not an ounce of anything resembling aggression and her defacto response when encountering the unknown is to, if anything, avoid it and retreat to safety. This behavior is understandable given that we believe this girl had never left the property of her original owners until entering our care so she is only now learning, slowly, that the world is not necessarily a scary place. While she is being socialized more each day, she ultimately wants to be a homebody giving and receiving affection to her people.

Greta is certainly comfortable with wire crates and has learned that sleeping in one at night is not a problem because her attentive caretakers will let her out if she alerts to go potty. Leash skills are improving but she would likely benefit from a gentle leader as she likes to pull and is quite strong. Commands include responding to her name (which was untrue upon her arrival), come, no, off , potty and crate. Potty training has been aided by the presence of other dogs because she arrived with no training to alert at all and we have found that she is far more likely to run outside with the other dogs than on her own (she is definitely a bit of a diva who will stick her head outside and say "it's too cold, I'll stay in"). We are happy to report that at this time accidents in the home are few and far between but we monitor her behaviors and if we see any sign that she may need out, we send her out (we are working on bell training currently).

Other bits: She bathes easily. No sensitivity to touch anywhere. Being a tripawd dog doesn't slow her down at all. Fenced yard is non-negotiable. In the home and in the yard she has displayed no destructive behaviors and although far from a voracious chewer, she does occasionally like to gnaw a bone or antler. Fetch does not seem to be her thing but she likes to play a bit of chase with the other dogs when she feels like it. Patience mixed with prior experience will be needed for Greta's continued growth as she has come leaps and bounds from where she started but she is still an evolving creature which we want to continue nurturing.

​​If you live a fairly quiet life, do not have too many stairs, and are looking for a deeply loving and appreciative companion, Greta may very well be your gal.

***Greta is still intact due to a number of scheduling considerations during her time with us but OWR will work with her adopter to timely schedule her spay surgery and cover up to $800 of cost. 

"BANDIT" AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD mix " HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH-VANCOUVER"

"BANDIT" 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 

BANDIT   #174579 neutered male, 1 yr 5 mths 75 lbs

Breed: Australian Shepherd  $400

Here's what you need to know about me:

I'm Bandit an Australian Shepherd mix. Not only am I handsome, I'm crate trained, house trained and get along great with other dogs - basically I'm the kind of roommate everyone wants. One small quirk? Car rides aren't my favorite (I get a little carsick), so Im more of a "let's stay close to home" kind of guy. Neighborhood adventures > road trips. I'm an active dog! I would love to go home with a family who can help me burn off energy with exercise, playtime, and outdoor adventures.

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 have some handling sensitivity. That means I have some preferences about how and where I get petted. My human friends at the shelter can tell you more!

I need a home without cats. We just don't get along - even if they don't mind me, I can't be in the same home with them.

I need a space of my own. I sometimes have a hard time sharing my treats, toys, or bed with other pets. Ask an adoption counselor for more information.

 

 

"JANICE" KELPIE mix "HUMANE SOCIETY OF SW WASH VANCOUVER"

 Great news! My adoption fee has been paid by someone who loves me and wants me to find a great home.

 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.

"JANICE" 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 

JANICE #174428 spayed female 2 yrs 1mth 67 lbs

Breed: Australian Kelpie  $200

Here's what you need to know about me:

I'm super energetic! I can get extra excited during playtime because I'm just so happy, but after the fun, I enjoy relaxing with a long-lasting chew. If you're looking for a playful, enthusiastic companion, I might be your girl!

I can be nervous around new people, but if you have a ball and some treats, we'll become best friends real fast! It just takes me a little while to get comfortable. But treats definitely win me over, and once I get to know you, I'm very loving.

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 have some handling sensitivity. That means I have some preferences about how and where I get petted. My human friends at the shelter can tell you more!

I would love a family experienced with working breeds or willing to learn. I have some behaviors and preferences that are typical of dogs with a working temperament and would thrive with a family who understands those needs.

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.

I'm available for Trial Adoption! If you're interested in taking me home for 2 weeks before making a final decision, please speak to an adoption counselor.

 

 

courtesy HSSW
 

 

 

"ARTIE" timid, Black andTan sweetie "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.

 "ARTIE" 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 

ARTIE  #173274 neutered male, 2 yrs 2 mths 56 lbs

Breed:  Mixed breed  $150

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 an active dog! I would love to go home with a family who can help me burn off energy with exercise, playtime, and outdoor adventures.

I may jump and play rough. I don't mean to, I just get really excited when I play!

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.

If there are kids in my new home, I prefer them to be older than 10 years and would like to meet them before going home. An adoption counselor can tell you more.

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.

I'm available for Trial Adoption! If you're interested in taking me home for 2 weeks before making a final decision, please speak to an adoption counselor.

 

"BARBARA" **Blue-eyed* *PETITE**SHEPHerD/Husky mix **Ok with CATS, kids, DOGS** "StuMptOWN STRAYS

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

"BARBARA"Available for adoption with STUMPTOWN STRAYS

BARBARA adoption $250  Breed:Siberian Husky & Shepherd Mix    spayed female 3 yr 46 lb

ok with Dogs, OK with Cats. ok with kids, housetrained

adoption application

Personality: Affectionate, Dignified, Friendly, Independent

Barbara, our 3 year old 46 pound husky (shepherd)mix, doesn't want you to be intimidated by her Paul Hollywood eyes. Sure, they are so blue that you immediately want to check your pastry for a soggy bottom, but Barbara isn't here to judge you. She just wants to meet your cat and cuddle up with you on the couch.

Barbara was found stray with a shoelace imbedded tightly around her neck. She needed time to heal from that deep wound so we happily took her in. Now recovered, Barbara is finally ready for adoption.

If given a choice, Barbara's best friends would be cats. She often tries to convince them to play; if uninterested, Barbara will gaze lovingly at them instead. Barbara is tolerant of dogs but they aren't as exciting to her as cats. She would do well with another laid back dog who mostly ignored her.

 Barbara is house trained and respectful. She hates the crate, but can be trusted to be left out for a short amount of time. Barbara struggles with being alone for more than a few hours though. Although she typically only destroys stuffies, she'll start to get vocal if she's lonely and it takes her a while to come down from that anxiety. We put Barbara on fluoxetine (Prozac) to help with her separation anxiety. We recommend she stay on this for at least 6 months after adoption.

Barbara would thrive with an active family. She loves walks and hikes and adventures. Barbara is also very smart and wants to please her people. Like most dogs, Barbara is happiest with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. After trekking, Barbara is good at relaxing on a bar patio with friends or on the couch to watch a movie. Barbara has done very well with older kids. She does guard her food from other animals. Although we've not seen Barbara guard food from people, it is for this reason we don't recommend small kids in her home.

Barbara is heartworm negative and current on her flea and heartworm preventatives. Her adoption fee is $250.

Does your cat not mind being lovingly gazed at? Are you confident enough with your baking skills to not be intimidated by a Paul Hollywood stare?

 

"MCAS" 2/13/26 IMPORTANT NEWS RELEASE (Adoptions on hold, intakes on hold) "Multnomah County Animal Services"

 The following is copied from the MCAS website morning of 2/13/26:

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NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County Animal Services pauses dog intake and adoptions to manage respiratory outbreak

Offered by

• Communications Office

February 13, 2026

Multnomah County, Ore. (Feb. 13, 2026) — Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) notified the Oregon State Veterinarian of an outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus (SZ) and, as a part of standard protocol, has been issued a quarantine notice. MCAS is operating with extreme caution and working in close coordination with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to contain the contagious bacteria, which can cause rapid-onset pneumonia in dogs. 

There are currently two confirmed dog deaths linked to SZ, along with a third suspected case involving a dog that presented similar clinical symptoms at the shelter. As deaths and illness began to occur, MCAS took extreme caution and intensified disinfection schedules and increased the frequency of veterinary rounds and contact tracing. In addition, lab tests were initiated and analyzed by Oregon State University. As soon as preliminary results identified the presence of SZ, the shelter promptly reported the findings to the state.  

To prioritize the health of animals currently in care and minimize community exposure, MCAS is pausing all dog intakes and adoptions effective immediately. The shelter cannot accept new found dogs until further notice. While owners may still reclaim lost pets, the State Veterinarian may require additional at-home care. For the latest schedule and notice of when adoptions will resume, please visit multcopets.org. 

“We are treating this situation with the utmost urgency,” said Margi Bradway, director of the Multnomah County Department of Community Services. “Our team began shifting resources and responding immediately, and we remain fully committed to the safety of every pet in our care and the health of the broader community.” 

The shelter remains open for: 

• cat and small animal adoptions
• owners reclaiming lost pets (additional at-home care may be required by the State Veterinarian)

How the community can help

While the shelter is closed to new intakes, owners may still reclaim their pets. We are asking the public to support the following efforts to help stray animals: 

• Community-based Sheltering: If you are able, please provide temporary "finder-foster" care for found dogs in your home.
  • If you’re unable to hold the found dog, reach out to friends and neighbors to see if anyone can provide a temporary place for them to stay until the owner is located, or network with members of online lost and found pet networks for support.
• Network with Neighbors: Talk to people in the immediate area where the pet was found. Data shows that most lost pets are found within a few blocks of their home.
• Report the Pet as Found Online: Immediately file a "Found Pet Report" on our website at multcopets.org/found-pet. Other resources and tips are available on the website.
• Check for a Microchip: Take the pet to a local veterinary clinic or pet supply store; most will scan for a microchip free of charge in order to contact the pet’s family.

"SADIE" FRench BULLdog "OHD_ PORTLAND"

 

 "SADIE"  AVAILABLE FOR Adoption at Oregon Humane Society  in PORTLAND

SADIE Available 2/16/2025   #336669

  $400 spayed female "looks like" French Bulldog

spayed female, 2 yrs 4 mths 35 lbs

 

What my friends at OHS say about me:

• I have chronic ear infections which will require long term management.
• I have chronic skin issues which will require long term management. It can be caused by different factors such as fleas, food or environmental factors.
• I have medical conditions that require long term management.
• Shy and Nervous: Sometimes 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.
• Making new friends is so much fun! I'm a very social and loving girl.
• I adore nothing more than to be held close and snuggled.
• I really enjoy playing with toys! I'll let you know my favorite when we meet.
• Pucker up! I like to give kisses.
• I was so polite when meeting another dog here in the shelter! My friends at OHS think I would be great at making new dog friends.
• Are you ready for me and you to be stuck like glue?

The type of home I'm looking for:

• It is recommended I go to a home without cats or other small animals.