Mission: *to reduce animal suffering by providing assistance to abused, homeless, injured, and sick animals. *to actively promote the altering of all pets to reduce overpopulation. *to find loving, dependable, and nurturing forever homes for the animals in our care. *to educate the public by promoting respect for all animals, the ethic of compassion, and the need to be kind and responsible stewards.
Programs: Rescue abused, homeless, injured, or sick animals and provide them with shelter, food, socialization, and veterinary care while efforts are made to find permanent homes for them. Provide adoption services for approximately 100 cats and dogs per year and shelter or foster 40-50 cats and dogs at any given time.
offer financial assistance for spay/neuter procedures to homeless or extremely low-income portland residents, through a partnership with paw (portland animal welfare) team.
offer financial assistance to community members who cannot afford urgent or emergency veterinary care for their pets. Offer funding to other nonprofit animal welfare organizations to assist with medical or behavioral (e. G. , training) needs.
Animal Aid has a great set up for the cats in their care, it is great to go to a "shelter" and see the animals roaming around getting all the love, exercise and interaction they need. I volunteered for this group for quite a while a few years ago and have been meaning to get more involved. They have gone through a few changes and gotten a new ED and are still moving forward with great results. They truly care for the animals in their care and you can tell. It is an excellent place to take your kids for a visit and will get them involved in active compassion. They also have a neat program that assists with vet care on a referral basis. Go in for a visit you will love what you see!