Animal Aid, Inc.

🐶 We are looking for one person to join our team! 🐶

The dog program coordinator handles the dog foster program, coordinates behavioral and training resources, works closely with volunteers and partners, and more. And of course, this person MUST LOVE DOGS!

If this sounds like the role for you, send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

ANNOUNCEMENT! We're Hiring! 🐶❤

Have a passion for rescue dogs and animal welfare? Animal Aid is officially hiring a new Dog Program Coordinator!

Position Overview: The Dog Program Coordinator serves as the primary contact for potential and active Animal Aid dog foster parents and dog adoption applicants. This person works with the Animal Care Manager and the Dog Team to coordinate the placement of dogs into foster homes, oversee communication with dog foster parents, coordinates additional resources as needed by foster families (e.g., education, training, etc.), and participates in the adoption process for all dogs. This is a paid, 30-40 hour position with medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.

For a full job description and how to apply, visit

Employment - Animal Aid PDX Current open employment opportunities at Animal Aid.

It's Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet week, and we’ll be honest: we’re not big fans of the phrase “less adoptable.” Because there’s nothing less lovable about a senior cat, a shy dog, a pet with medical needs, or an animal who needs a little more time to feel comfortable.

So to end this week, we’re putting the spotlight on our Heartstrings Pets. These are animals who may need a little extra love, time, patience, or specialized care to find the right match.

These pets may not be the right match for every home, and that's okay. We're not looking for just any home. We're looking for their home. Sometimes the animals who take a little more patience give you the biggest connection in return. This week, consider getting to know one of our Heartstrings animals. You might just find your perfect match.

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY!

Last week 9 year old Aurelia decided she wanted to host a craft sale to benefit animals. After some time researching local organizations, she settled on Animal Aid, Inc She thought a smaller, local shelter could really use extra support.

Aurelia and her wonderful friends Mimi and Niko m, along with a few others, managed to raise $93 in two hours and had tons of fun making crafts, posters and hosting the event. Hopefully they also raised some awareness around shelter needs.

Thank you to Aurelia and friends for this effort! What a great group of kids and their parents!

The animals, volunteers, and staff of Animal Aid are grateful!

You’ve seen the activities we’ll have throughout the evening. You’ve gotten a peek at some of our silent auction items. Now it’s time to talk about the real heart behind Paws Beneath the Moonlight.

The animals who come to Animal Aid all have their own stories. Some are found in unexpected places, like a backpack. Some lose their families. Others are rescued from the streets or surrendered when their families can no longer afford the veterinary care they need. Whatever their story, when they come through our doors, we’re committed to meeting them where they are and giving them the care, patience, and support they need to find their next chapter. And our commitment doesn’t end when they’re adopted. Animal Aid is there for the long haul, with a lifetime return policy that means our cats and dogs can always come back to us if they ever need us again.

That’s what Paws Beneath the Moonlight is really about. Creating more second chances, supporting animals through every chapter, and making sure they always have somewhere to turn.

🌙Join us October 3 at Multnomah Arts Center for an unforgettable evening benefiting the animals of Animal Aid.

Tickets are on sale now! https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/2026r4r

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It’s Sugar’s Sweet 16 today! We are so proud of how far she’s come since being with us. Our socializers who visit her daily have made such an impact on this once extremely shy, timid, and scared cat.
She is now incredibly social, our lobby greeter cat, and has so much to say when people come to visit!
She’s still looking for her forever home!

To find out more about Sugar:
https://www.animalaidpdx.org/project/sugar/

Sugar says if you’d like to make a $16 donation in her honor, she’ll send the staff out for party treats. She does love a good specialty Weruva Phos Focused Churu!

Whisker Wednesday spotlight: Sauvie

This long, lean, long-tailed beauty is officially retired from motherhood and ready to be someone’s baby! She was rescued just one day after giving birth and watched all her kittens find homes... Now it’s her turn!

She’s affectionate, gentle, playful, and always up for a toy session. She’s okay with other cats, but she’d probably love being your one and only. If you are interested in Sauvie, check her page here: https://www.animalaidpdx.org/project/sauvie/

Mark your calendars: Wellness Wednesday is coming up!

Next Wednesday, September 9, we’ll be back at Parkrose United Community Church of Christ sharing free pet food, supplies, and resource packets with our community! Thanks to some amazing volunteers, we recently pre-packed 300 lbs of dry dog and cat food.

Wednesday, September 9 starting @ 12 PM

Pet food and supplies are free and first come, first served, while supplies last. Whether you need a little extra support for your furry family or know someone who does, come by or spread the word! 🐾

Our Paws Beneath the Moonlight silent auction is shaping up to be VERY good

Whether your dream night is sipping wh***ey, getting creative with clay, escaping to the coast, spoiling your pup, or finally getting that pet-hair situation under control… we’ve got something for everyone!

🥃Westward Wh***ey
Tour + tasting for four at Westward Wh***ey in SE Portland(21+)

🏺 Mud Room
A ceramics class where you can get your hands dirty and make something of your own

🐶 The Ultimate Pup Package
A Boop Club photo session, a Treats-for-Dogs birthday party gift card, Cycle Dog toys and accessories, and an adorable Paw Palettes Schnauzer mug

🌊 Three Nights at the Coast
A 3-night stay at Diamond K, a dog-friendly oceanfront beach house in Lincoln City. Three bedrooms, sleeps eight, beach access steps away

🧹 Dyson V15 Pro Detect
Because loving animals means accepting that your home will be covered in pet hair

And this is just a taste of what we’ll have waiting for you!

Join us October 3 at Multnomah Arts Center for Paws Beneath the Moonlight, our biggest fundraiser of the year. Come for the food, drinks, tarot, aura photography, silent auction, and Poison Waters. Stay for the animals.

Tickets are on sale now! https://cbo.io/app/public/bidapp/2026r4r