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8 dogs and cats at our Portland shelter are waiting for someone just like you. Meet them, apply online, and bring your match home within a week.

Milo, a Labrador Mix, available for adoption

Milo

Labrador Mix · 8 months · At the shelter

Meet Milo →
Meet them

Our pets

Every dog and cat currently at our Portland shelter, ready to meet their people.

Milo, a Labrador Mix
dog

Milo

8 months

Large · Male

Labrador Mix

At the shelter

Milo is a joyful pup with puppy energy to spare. He's learning fast, loves everyone he meets, and is looking for a patient home to grow into.

Puppy energyAffectionateIn training
Meet Milo →
Shadow, a Greyhound
dog

Shadow

4 years

Large · Male

Greyhound

In foster · Beaverton

Shadow is the definition of effortless cool — serene, gentle, and surprisingly couch-loving for such a sleek athlete. He's great with calm households and adores a warm bed.

Low energy indoorsGentleHouse trained
Meet Shadow →
Duke, a Brindle Pit Mix
dog

Duke

2 years

Medium · Male

Brindle Pit Mix

At the shelter

Duke is all smiles and zero attitude. He's a natural charmer who thrives on human company, picks up commands fast, and brings non-stop joy to every room he walks into.

FriendlyQuick learnerGood with people
Meet Duke →
Storm, a American Pit Bull
dog

Storm

3 years

Large · Male

American Pit Bull

In foster · Gresham

Storm carries himself with quiet confidence. He's loyal, protective, and deeply affectionate once he trusts you. Ideal for an experienced owner ready to give him the life he deserves.

LoyalConfidentNeeds experience
Meet Storm →
Cookie, a Cavapoo
dog

Cookie

3 months

Small · Female

Cavapoo

At the shelter

Cookie is pure fluff and full of wonder. She bounces through every new experience with wide eyes and zero fear. The perfect first dog for a family ready to fall completely in love.

Tiny bundle of joyKid-friendlyIn training
Meet Cookie →
Patches, a Calico
cat

Patches

2 years

Medium · Female

Calico

At the shelter

Patches lives life on her own terms — but always on yours eventually. She's sharp, playful, and quietly devoted to the person who earns her trust. Gets along well with other cats.

Good with catsIndependentPlayful
Meet Patches →
Misty, a Russian Blue Mix
cat

Misty

4 months

Small · Female

Russian Blue Mix

At the shelter

Misty is at that magical stage where everything is enormous and fascinating. She's bold for her size, loves climbing, and will steal your heart before you've even sat down.

Kitten energyAdventurousLoves to climb
Meet Misty →
Buddy, a Golden Retriever
dog

Buddy

8 years

Large · Male

Golden Retriever

In foster · Lake Oswego

Buddy is the kind of dog that makes a house feel like home the moment he walks in. Calm, wise, and endlessly warm, he's looking for a quiet, loving place to spend his golden years.

SeniorCalmGood with kidsHouse trained
Meet Buddy →
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The process

How adoption works

Three simple steps, most families are home with their new pet within a week.

01Meet the pets
A visitor meeting a dog at the Happy Tails adoption center

Say hello first

Browse every dog and cat online, then drop by to say hello. Each profile says how old they are, their energy, and who they're good with.

No appointment for catsDogs by appointment
02Apply online
A person filling out an adoption application on a laptop

Tell us about you

A short form about your home and routine. No jargon, no red tape. A real person reads every one and calls you back.

Reply in 1–2 daysNo home visit needed
03Take them home
A new owner meeting their matched pet for the first time

Welcome them home

A relaxed meet-and-greet at the shelter. If it's a fit, they go home the same day with everything they need to settle in.

Vaccinated & microchippedStarter kit30-day vet follow-up
A happy dog and cat resting together at Happy Tails
Our mission

Since 2015, we've helped more than 2,400 pets find their families. Every animal in our care gets a full health check, a behaviour assessment, and time to show us who they are.

2,400+

Pets rehomed

$150

Adoption fee, all-in

30 days

Free vet follow-up

Our story →
Happy endings

Our stories

A few of the families who found each other through Happy Tails.

Sarah & Max in Portland

Portland

Sarah & Max

Adopted March 2025

“He gets me out of the house every single day.”

James & Luna in Vancouver, WA

Vancouver, WA

James & Luna

Adopted January 2025

“I didn't think I was a cat person until Luna.”

The Hendersons & Bella in Beaverton

Beaverton

The Hendersons & Bella

Adopted June 2024

“The kids adore her and she keeps us all active.”

Tom & Milo in Tigard

Tigard

Tom & Milo

Adopted August 2024

“My running partner and my best friend.”

Come say hello

Visit the shelter

Open now · until 6pm

2140 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Free parking behind the building.

MondayClosed (animal care only)
Tuesday11am – 6pm
Wednesday11am – 6pm
Thursday11am – 6pm
Friday11am – 6pm
Saturday10am – 5pm
Sunday10am – 5pm

(503) 555-0182

hello@happytailsadopt.org

Your next chapter starts here

Find your new companion today.

It only takes a moment to change a life — including yours.

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