We adopted our sweet pup from Oregon Dog Rescue. We first meet him through one of our neighbors who was fostering him. We were able to adopt him the first morning he was at the shelter. The screening process was thorough, but easy to navigate. Everything was straight forward and we appreciated they already scheduled his surgery to be neutered, which was included in the adoption fee. All the staff and volunteers we meet there were so wonderful. You could tell how genuinely they cared and loved animals. We adopted our pup right at opening time on a weekday which made it really easy and it wasn't busy yet. Highly recommend adopting a dog from Oregon dog rescue. read more

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Got an amazing 5-year-old female German Shepard about 4 months ago. The moment we met, I knew we would be good for each other. The person who helped me was great and knew everything about her. It was so easy, just fill out a little paperwork, pay, and take the animal home. Getting my dog was the best thing I have done for myself in years. From the first night she gets on my bed and sleeps at my feet. I have PTSD from the Army, and when I have nightfrights she always comes to me and gives me comfort. She it atuned to my emotions. I take care of her, and she takes care of me. The ODR is the best place to get a companion animal or to give a donation. Thay care about the animals enough to make sure it's going to be a good match. If you need or want an animal friend, go see the animals at ODR. I'm sure they will help you and you will not be disappointed. read more

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We adopted from Oregon Dog Rescue on December 31 2023. We adopted a "difficult" 5 or 6 year old Coton Du Tulear. This dog was found in a 100 dog home in California, abandoned. Oregon Dog rescue gave us a thorough medical bill assessment and behavioral recommendations. We are thrilled with this dog...so much that we adopted two more dogs. I have donated some items to Oregon Dog Rescue and will continue to donate more because I believe in their work. I follow daily their adoption posts in Facebook and smile when I see more dogs finding homes. The adoption process was quick but thorough. Thank you Oregon Dog Rescue! read more

Writing this review only from the viewpoint of a volunteer... I lost my best friend about a year ago. It was devastating of course, and I'm still not ready to adopt another fur baby yet. Thankfully, I was able to find my temporary fix here at Oregon Dog Rescue. The fostering program is awesome! You fill out a basic online application and then you get nearly weekly emails with opportunities to foster. The coordinator is very good about sharing all relevant details: good with kids, plays well with other pets, etc. they provide all of the food and supplies, too! The dog walking program might be my favorite! No minimum monthly commitments like most agencies to stay active as a walker... you sign up on their website and they offer four slots per day: 7am, 10am, 12pm and 4pm. You get an hour to spend time with a dog in need of some company and exercise. The employees are friendly and approachable. I have very positive things to say about my extended bout as a volunteer here at ODR! I definitely plan to adopt from this place when I'm finally ready... and I'll get my canine fix in plentiful doses in the meantime! read more

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My family has adopted three dogs from ODR and have had good/great experiences with all three. Our most recent adoption appointment was a little chaotic and I the person helping us couldn't answer some important questions (about crating or aggression) because he had been in foster care which is great but information that needs to be known by the person facilitating the adoption. read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We found our little buddy here and are giving him his forever home. What a sweet little guy. The process was very easy yet in depth with a lot of questions making sure that the new parents are suitable. The staff couldn't have been any sweeter. After the adoption they let us choose a free toy and piece of clothing from several boxes. Great experience all around. read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - My new buddy - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The staf is horribly unhelpful. They yell at you if you ask questions. Some of the dogs are obv not ready to adopt.

While I haven't personally adopted a dog from them, I know several people who have, and their experiences have been nothing short of wonderful. The staff here genuinely care about the well-being of every dog that comes through their doors and are truly dedicated to finding them loving homes. It's heartwarming to see such passionate and caring individuals making a real difference in the lives of these dogs. If you're looking to adopt or even just support a fantastic cause, Oregon Dog Rescue is the place to go. They are truly awesome! read more

Do not rescue from these people. Zero customer service or professionalism. incredibly rude staff. Blatant liars. They knowingly withhold vital information. They knowingly adopt out sick dogs. They retaliate if you have the nerve to call them out on the shady tactics. They will deny all of this, but I am not the only one they have done this to. Look on Reddit, you will see they have a history/pattern of being rude & sketchy. read more

We were so impressed with this organization. Met two incredible pups and had wonderful support from Yuri! We ultimately found our furever pup through a different rescue, but I was so appreciative of the work Oregon Dog Rescue is doing I went back to them to buy a crate, toys, and make a donation. read more

I adopted a 6 month old pup from Mexico at Oregon Dog Rescue. Cute and sweet as can be. However, he had some major health issues that occurred during the first 2 weeks of adopting that ended up costing me thousands of dollars and that left me with a broken heart due to Oregon Dog Rescue's poor customer service and communication at the management level. I am sharing my experience in hopes that someone will learn something valuable before jumping in head first like I did. During those first 2 weeks of adopting: -My pup came down with a case of all over hives. I rushed him to the emergency vet (of course it was the weekend) and they resolved it with Benadryl and a week of steroids. Still not sure what caused it...a reaction to something and a weakened immune system is my guess. -He came down with kennel cough that turned into life threatening pneumonia. Upon adopting, ODR states that many of their dogs come down with kennel cough within 2 weeks of adopting; at the first sign of a cough, you're told to get them on meds which I did. His kennel cough escalated into pneumonia within 2 days. I rushed him to an emergency vet (occurred on a weekend again - not ODR's vet next door) and the doc said, "He's down to 50% of his lungs. If we don't do something now, he may not make it." I agreed to whatever they suggested to give him the best chance of surviving which meant staying overnight in their care. -After his first official visit to an outside vet, I found out he had Giardia which was not reported when adopting from ODR. After spending a night at the first emergency vet, I transferred him to ODR's vet next door. I was emailing with Kim and Deb from ODR management; there were emails flying back and forth which were brief and confusing. I asked to speak to one of them on the phone or in person to clarify my options. I was denied that request. Their vet asked me, "Are you keeping or surrendering him?" I was filled with sadness and confusion. Was I fully responsible for his continued care? Would ODR help since kennel cough originated from their rescue? Insurance wouldn't cover anything since we were in the 14 day waiting period. I felt like I was backed into a wall without a clear understanding of my options. I agreed to surrender with the dog's best interest at heart. My heart was broken. A few days later, I wrote a plea to ODR's board of directors, explaining the situation and my desire to re-adopt once cleared. I re-iterated the fact that I'm committed to supporting him financially in all scenarios going forward. -I was told he's going to foster care for a month to observe his health. I was supportive of that. -I asked if I could re-adopt. They replied but didn't answer my question so I called to speak with management. I was told they weren't around. I received an email minutes later from management: "This was the board's FINAL decision and we ask that you CEASE calling the rescue." -I emailed them again, asking if I could re-adopt. They replied, "We are NOT approving of you re-adopting and we will not be adopting to you in the future." I feel completely misunderstood. I was the best mom for this dog and I did everything I could do to save his life which was an emotional rollercoaster and cost me thousands of dollars. The least ODR management could do is speak to me on the phone or in person, human to human, and seek to understand. Instead, they chose to close the door in my face and treated me like the worst human in the world. I will never adopt from Oregon Dog Rescue again due to management's poor customer service. Yes, it's ultimately about the dogs but the humans saving the dogs deserve to be treated fairly too. read more

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Fantastic adoption process. I love that they are thorough with every aspect of it. That way there are less "returns" and the fur babies are placed in good homes! They care for the animals so much and it shows! The staff is very kind. My favorite rescue ever is from ODR and our family is forever grateful that you rescued him from California Thank you, ODR for all that you do. read more

Amazing experience adopting our puppy from ODR! They made it easy with an in-house cat to help test how the dogs would react to having a cat in the house, and they take care of everything from first shots to a spay appointment already set for your little guy so you don't have to try to schedule appointments on top of everything! Our puppy came from a shelter that was out of room in Texas, and we are so grateful to ODR for all the work they're doing to keep dogs safe. read more

We can never thank ODR enough for the care and process that made adoption of our rescue pup possible. They were welcoming and thorough in their screening, and provided us a private place and all the time we needed for our pup and us to discover whether or not we were compatible. We were and have been grateful ever since. On the way out, we purchased a couple of dog toys for our new family member and those are still the ones he chooses--every time. Our best adoption experience in a lifetime of adoptions! read more

We adopted then returned a dog over two years ago- it was too soon after losing our senior dog and my kids just weren't ready. I was assured it was okay and that we would be able to adopt in the future since they know not every dog is a match. Since then we've been cleared to foster and have brought in hundreds of dollars in donations. We made an appointment last night and were approved to adopt today. After forty minutes Dannica rudely brought up the return in front of my kids and asked in a condescending tone if I understood this was a puppy (listed on their website as 1 year old) and that it would have the same issues as the last one. Apparently, they don't keep notes. No tact to have a private conversation or even bring it up ahead of time if it was such an issue. Clearly no experience with kids. I wasn't going to call out my kids for not being ready two years ago. The worst part is we applied to adopt a couple weeks ago and the dog was adopted prior to our appointment and she called me saying there were several other dogs available. I've heard similar stories and it is a shame because adopting a dog should be a good experience. Unfortunately, that was not the case for us. read more

Pros: we found our new family member here and she is so wonderful. One of the ladies here that helped us was so kind and i appreciated when we were initially called to meet a different dog she did warn us that they were very anxious and may not be the right fit, but we could meet other dogs as well. I appreciated that we were given a long time with each dog and they have an in office cat to test how well they do with cats. We ended up adopting the second dog we met. Cons: It is a bit hard to get an appointment so be sure to check the website constantly and apply asap if you see a pup you're interested in! They did not know a lot about most of the dogs, especially the ones coming from Mexico, so you really do have to trust your gut, which is hard when all animals act different in a shelter. There are some dogs in foster care, though. It's also a lot pricier to adopt from here ($425 for our adult dog, more for puppies and less for seniors), than, say, most county shelters. But that does include 1 vet visit with the wonderful clinic next door and all needed vaccines. They also let us pick out a couple toys to take with. One of the ladies was a bit gruff with us but I think she just really cares that rules are followed, which I totally understand. It's clear to me this shelter really cares about their dogs and wants them to go to good homes, I would work with them again. read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Our wonderful adoptee, Pim! (Formerly Gianna) - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was so nice to be able to take a shelter dog out for a field trip. After our dogs passed away last year, I was looking forward to spending some time with a dog. Boy, did we have fun! Took him to Forest Park & went on a 4 mile hike. I believe all shelters should have a program like this. read more

We found our perfect companion. A shy little girl who had been a stray in Texas. She has brought enormous joy to our lives. ODR is both professional and compassionate. A well organized business with a great big heart! read more

We adopted a chihuahua here years ago back 7 years ago. The process was easy and great, the adoption fee reasonable. The fee included a spay. We still have our dog all these years later and he's great and we love him so much. If we decide to adopt again, this is definitely somewhere we would look at. read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - He's turning old and grey, such a good little dog:) - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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ODR is a wonderful place for dogs and people. The sheltered dogs look well taken cared for and healthy. Nice variety of dogs to adopt: many different breeds and ages. You can notice their medical issues and behavior issues get addressed and corrected as quickly as possible. The first staff that you encounter are nice and knowledgeable. All the staff are professional and friendly. Considering that not much is known about most of the adoptees the staff do their best to discover and convey the information that they can uncover. My dog was found in a California orange grove and the person who did her foster care made a lot of progress in adapting her for house living. She is such a sweet dog. read more

Two stars because the first lady that helped us was very sweet and obviously cares about the dogs there. My issue is with Deb - as are most of the negative reviews. We adopted a dog from ODR and everything was fine at first. He had been a stray, probably for a long time. After a few days, some alarming behaviors started to emerge. I emailed ODR looking for resources on how to integrate a stray into a family home. We were out of our depth on some of the issues and training methods we knew were not working. Deb called me back and was beyond exasperated to be talking to me. I wasn't trying to get off the hook and I know what it means to adopt a pet but she told me anyway. She blamed all of his issues on the crate we bought him. She claimed that they never told us he was housebroken or good with other dogs but it clearly said both of those things on his petfinder profile. She emailed me a flyer for a trainer but that was it. There is NO WAY this shelter didn't know about some of his issues like the fact that he is aggressive with smaller dogs or that he's terrified of loud noises and will bolt when startled. Also they didn't feed him enough. He was malnourished and dehydrated. We couldn't stand to give him back just so they could dupe some other family like they did to us. We're working with him. He's a sweet boy and he'll do well with us eventually. read more

I fostered to adopt my first dog from here in 2020. The adoption process was quick and easy. Since then I've been able to join the volunteer foster list. Fostering is a commitment but such an amazing opportunity for you and the dog- even my dog benefits from it. The team is responsive and hard working. This shelter is truly committed to making a better world for stray dogs. read more

We adopted our dog from ODR and they were fast and nice. They seem to be processing a LOT of dogs so you receive very very little information about your dog. Ours had just had a surgery on his penis and we were given no instructions, care plan, or possible outcomes from them at adoption. They were using the name he came to them with originally, not the name he actually comes to that the family who'd adopted and returned him trained him to know, so we're calling his "name" and he's not responding at all. After 15 minutes of this the kind woman looked pages into his folder and said "oh, he comes to ___". Otherwise adoption was easy and we love our Pup. Do not come back to the vet next door for the free follow-up if at all possible. They're first-come-first-serve, so you arrive and wait for an available vet, then wait for them to see the animal, wait for post visit. Today that was THREE HOURS!! (they told us at arrival ~45 minutes until a vet would be free- it was an hour and 45 minutes) on a Tuesday morning, we were the third people to arrive. They brought several dogs who had parked after us in and back out in the time we waited and car. I'm sure there is a method to this madness but it's not functional for anyone. Imagine a row of parked vehicles, each full of barking dogs waiting hours for a visit. Literal torture of us and the dog. Just don't go to Willamette Valley Animal Hospital and make sure you ask lots and lots of questions at adoption or you'll be wasting your time down the road. read more

When we were investigating different options before purchasing our new dog, we made several visits to Oregon Dog Rescue. It is an all-breed, no-kill shelter, run entirely by volunteers. They moved to their new facility in Tualatin (just off I-5) earlier this year, but I actually preferred meeting the dogs at the Tualatin Petsmart, where they are on display for adoption every Saturday from 11 - 5p. The only downside was that their website with available dogs wasn't always kept up to date. We went to see one particular dog my son was swooning over (found through petfinder.com) and the dog was adopted out weeks earlier. Nice people, doing good work. read more

i adopted my little guy from ODR, and i frequently sign up as a dog walker for them. i think they're awesome! when adopting my dog it was kind of a split second decision. i walked in and asked if i could see any pups with no appointments today. they asked if i have any other dogs in the household, if i was the only human in the house, if i had a cat, the usual. they brought me a little chihuahua, and i instantly fell in love. 2 days later i came and officially adopted him, they did let me know it is a "first come first serve" type of situation. if someone came in before i came to get him, they would be able to adopt him as they do not allow holds on dogs. with so many pups circulating the facility i can understand why. i was told information about him, where he was found, his behavior around other animals, & possible injuries/sicknesses. they let me know he wasn't potty trained, he was a stray in southern cali, he had kennel cough just 2 weeks prior, and that he was good with cats. i felt fully informed, and they were very helpful & friendly! i received pamphlets about what to expect and they recommended me to a trainer if i needed it. i also got copies of my dogs past stays in shelters & his vax records. they seem very dedicated to making sure these dogs go to good homes and stay there. their application and adopting process might be a bit long & expensive, but it's for the dogs benefit, which is a green flag in my book. before adopting from here (or anywhere) though it's good to do your own research about taking home a rescue pup. (and making sure your *entire* household is free for an appointment with a pup lol) i did not have any issues with the upper management, nor did i have issues with anyone on the floor that day. read more

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This review is very delayed, but I wanted to make sure to post one. We came in to Petsmart to look at a dog advertised by Oregon Dog Rescue on 10/12/19. We caught the eye of a different little, black dog quietly, wagging her tail and smiling at us from the bottom kennel. We decided to take her for a walk and couldn't bear to put her back. She was the sweetest little girl we had ever met. We soon learned that she had just arrived from a high kill shelter in California the day before. She was still healing from being spayed. This made us want to adopt her and take care of her even more We really appreciated that Oregon Dog Rescue does a great job screening pet families, for the benefit of the dogs. We were told of the possible health risks. We were given the option for a free visit to their vet, but chose to go to our own. It turned out that our little Aspen had Giardia, and an upper respiratory infection caused by a microplasma bacteria that had settled in her lungs . This was sad, but not surprising, as she was a rescue and had just arrived in Oregon the day before we adopted her. She was not symptomatic the day we adopted her. Helping our precious Aspen to wellness was very costly, but well worth it to us. She is the sweetest, most grateful, precious dog we have ever had. We highly recommend Oregon Dog Rescue to anyone looking to add a furry family member to their family. Best decision we have made! read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Sweet Aspen - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Let me start by saying we have found the most wonderful new family member through ODR but we didn't quite have the best experience adopting her. 1- They told us at adoption (inside Petsmart) that they would take care of transferring the microchip information into our names. I called a few weeks to follow up and was told they don't do that and it our responsibility. (I doubled checked at time of adoption) Glad I triple checked. 2-We were told our dog needed her stitches out soon and found out by our vet that they're dissolvable. 3- When I took our dog to the free wellness exam through their partnered animal hospital I swear the vet was riding a high off Vicodin or some sort of substance. I got out of there and never returned. 4-Is anybody else concerned that there has been ZERO follow up with ODR on the dogs well being after adoption? I am. read more

Wonderful people here doing their best to help rescued dogs find new forever homes. Miles and I rescued each other in January and we still keep in touch with ODR. read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Miles in charge at my office. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As many reviewers have stated below - most of the negative reviews could have been avoided by researching the organization policy and procedures on the website. I have had great interactions with the staff member who helped my husband and I the day we took our second rescue home. When Lemon came home with Kennel Cough and needed antibiotics, we were able to be seen by the neighboring vet for free with a certificate ODR provided for us, as well as ODR picked up the expense of the medicine. Thank you ODR for giving us the most amazing dog - my husband and I are so in love with him! read more

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We came here two years ago to get a dog. We found a dog that we loved! We however have other pets. I asked if our cats (this was our first dog and he would be smaller than either cat) didn't get a long with him and were mean would we be able to return him? I didn't ask if I could get my money back, just if I could return him if it was not a good fit for our family. I was told there are no returns for ANY reason. I pointed out that they don't care about the quality of life for the animal only getting them adopted, I was again told no returns for any reason. I went to the Human society and found a perfect dog. He is a smaller dog too and I asked the same questions, I was told they would help us with trainers to try to keep the animal in our home, but if our cats just tormented him that I would be able to return him. Thankfully they are best of friends! read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I adopted a dog through ODR who started growling at me when I tried to take him out of his bed or crate. The only reasons I needed to pick him up were to take him potty or take him to the vet on the last day. His growling and snapping at me became progressively worse and being an older lady I was particularly afraid of being bitten. I think he had pain in his belly area. I decided after 2 days that he was too much for me. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, knowing the issues he had and how I was adding to them. When I got there the young lady who opened the door for me was very kind. However the young lady who came to take him from me was not. She took him and when I commented that he also had sores on his tail was told in a condescending voice that "that's normal for a street dog!" As if I didn"t know that. When I adopted him I was told he didn't need his cone any more but she said in a loud, angry voice "That's wrong! He does need his cone!!" If she thought she could make me feel worse than I already did she's wrong. A little compassion would have been nice but I'm afraid she's the type that never feels that. Susan was wonderful though. I adopted him with her help and she was very kind. read more

I had a horrible experience with ODR. The dog I adopted had terrible separation anxiety. I called the rescue for help and did as they suggested, buying a plastic/wire crate. The dog squeezed his body between the wire and the plastic shell. I was worried he would hurt himself so I let him roam the house. He ate part of my door frame and was extremely destructive. I'm not upset about the dog's behavior. What I'm upset about was the staff didn't believe me when I told them what was happening. When I told one of the managers I hadn't been forcing the crate issue she said "well that's your problem." As if I broke the dog in the first 3 days I had him. I sent photos and video and all they would say was "he loved his crate while he was here". Some of the staff was kind but i felt belittled and disregarded. read more

We rescued our little guy from ODG. It was a fairly straightforward process and everyone there was kind. I appreciate how they included shots and spay/neuter already built into the pricing since ours was a puppy. read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I met a few dogs here but none of them were a match. I would come here maybe twice a week until I found the perfect dog. They have a lot of dog supplies and outfits for a low price. I was able to find a jacket for less then $5.00 even though it was used it wasn't too bad. read more

I had been looking at dogs online at petfinder.com when I came across one located here at the Oregon Dog Rescue. I inquired about her online, somewhat expecting a response to take a while. To my surprise, I was answered through email and by phone the very next day. We went in to meet her, and were happy to see a small and comfortable environment as opposed to the loud and chaotic shelters we were used to checking out. We met with the puppy and luckily for all of us it was a love connection at first sight. The staff were very honest, patient, and kind. You can truly tell that they have the animals' best interests in mind. We adopted Ducky, (formally known as Pippa) that day. And were given food that she had been surrendered with, a temporary lead, as well as multiple free toys we could pick out. I am so happy we checked this place out, and will be recommending it to my friends and family. read more

I recently moved into an apartment complex that was pet friendly and was in search of a dog that would be suited for a smaller living space. For context, I am a single, 20-something female with no children and no other pets. I was hesitant to visit Oregon Dog Rescue due to the multitude of negative reviews, however, the dogs on the website sold me so I took the plunge. I was immediately greeted by a member of the staff (not an owner) who walked me through the process. I asked to see two dogs, but fell in love with the first one named "Rowdy" who is sitting next to me as I type. The staff were helpful in showing me how to best interact with this shy guy and allowed me to feed him string cheese, his ultimate favorite. From what I understand, you are also allowed to take the dogs on walks. I went to visit a few more dogs before making a choice, but was at ODR's door at 11 AM the next day to adopt Rowdy. Again, I had a great experience with the staff that morning. By adopting through ODR, I received a complimentary vet examination, coupons for PetSmart, discounts for carpet cleaning, and much more, so that was a nice bonus to get me started. Prior to showing Rowdy for adoption, ODR made sure he was fixed, chipped, and up-to-date on his shots. They also ensured I received copies of all these papers for my landlord, his vet, etc. He did not come with a license, but they did give me a bag of the food he was already on. In my limited experience with ODR, I do recommend them for adoption services and would return again. read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Rowdy on his first hike in the PNW. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We have been following Oregon Dog Rescue on social media for months in search of the perfect addition. This past weekend we finally found her! The staff was very patient with us as we talked over our big decision and didn't make us feel pressured at all. Once we finalized our adoption, We were also offered a free visit to the vet next door who were also amazing! We feel so lucky and happy to have Maggie in our lives. She is the perfect pup for us. Thank you for all of your hard and important work Oregon Dog Rescue! read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Maggie and her big brother are quite the pair! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I have nothing but good things to say about this place and organization! Feb 2015, I adopted a mix breed puppy from ODR and he has been one of the best things that has ever happened to me. He has brought me so much joy and happiness. The staff/volunteers were nice and friendly, and seemed to genuinely love dogs. My puppy and his litter mates were all clean, well feed, and happy in their pen. I think most people are frustrated by the rules that are in place, but they are pretty basic. The adoption rules are listed on website, so if you are serious about adopting you should read and be prepared. Basicly: 1)Whole family including other pets need to be present before adopting. If your family or other dog is not there, they will move onto the next person in line to adopt the dog. 2)They do not adopt dogs to familys that have an outdoor dog. 3) They might need to do landlord check or look at your lease agreement before adopting There are other rules, but the people who were not able to adopt a dog when I was there were most affected by these ones. These rules are only in place to protect the dogs and help find these dogs their forever homes! As a first time dog owner, and adopting a 8 week old puppy, ODR set me up with a packet of information, helpful tips and recources. My puppys neuter appointment was also included in the adoption fee, as well as a free doctors visit,flea treatment, micro chip and whole packet of coupons and free items from petsmart. Overall, this is a great place with so many adorable dogs needing homes!!! And if you are interested in a puppy, make sure to get there early, before they open. I got there an hour before and i was third in line. Pay attention to the guidelines and come prepared! :) read more

Oregon Dog Rescue - Animal Shelters Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We made an appointment to see two dogs, nowhere on the application/appointment form did it say that we had to bring our dogs with us on the initial visit. When we got there they said we were supposed to bring our dogs, and explained that if we met with a dog and wanted it, the dog could get adopted before we could come for a second visit with our dogs. I told them that I accept the risk and understood that they cant hold dogs. They simply replied "No", in a very unprofessional rude way. When I asked why, they just said "No" again. I told them that one of our dogs has arthritis and doesnt travel well due to old age and that we wanted to meet the dog first so we didnt put him through pain. They had zero sympathy and kept saying "no" like robots, when I asked to explain why this was they didnt reply. I feel bad for the dogs not being represented well by this poorly run organization. Most of the dogs on their webpage have been on there for weeks, now I know why. Avoid this place and stick with Oregon Humane or other rescues. read more

Made an appointment to potentially adopt a dog and when we arrived we were told that we had to have our dogs with us at the initial appointment before even knowing if we like the dog we wanted to see. We explained that we wanted to meet the dog first because our older dog gets anxiety for car rides so if we didn't connect with that dog there would be no reason to have our dog come meet him. We were told, "you would have to bring him anyway." Ummm not if we didn't want to adopt the dog we met. We were then told that they don't hold dogs, which we completely understand and said we were fine with it. We just wanted to meet the dog and if we like him we could bring our dog back right away to meet him. At that, one of the women said, "we can't just let you meet him then go home to think about it." Seriously?? She said they had people who would be coming in to potentially adopt that dog in the time that it would take us to go home and bring our older dog back. If that were the case that's fine but then why were all 4 appointment times after ours available on the website?? So they really want to adopt the dogs out? If so, they need to rethink who they have working there and handling adoptions. Every other rescue we've been to let's you meet the dog first before bringing your animals to meet them. I'm so disappointed and sad for the dogs that are still up for adoption through this rescue. They'll probably be there for a long time if things don't change. read more