Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 7 lovable pups to adopt now in Portland

<p>Photos: Petfinder</p>

Photos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some lovable pups up for adoption? There are dozens of great dogs up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Portland.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of dogs currently available for adoption.

(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)


Rosco, cattle dog mix

Rosco is a male cattle dog mix being kept at Northwest Animal Companions.

He's already neutered, and he has had all his shots. He's mastered his house-training etiquette.

Read more about how to adopt Rosco on Petfinder.

Hazel, chihuahua

Hazel is a female chihuahua dog in the care of Northwest Animal Companions.

Hazel will get along great with your other dogs and cats. Hazel would prefer a home without small children. She is already house-trained. She has had all of her shots, and she's spayed.

Here's what Hazel's friends at Northwest Animal Companions think of her:

Read more about how to adopt Hazel on Petfinder.

Hazel is an adorable Chihuahua, who is roughly a year and a half. She loves to snuggle up under the blankets and get a good nap in. When she gets excited her tail literally moves her whole back end left and right as it wags. She also loves belly rubs and isn't afraid to give you a face full of kisses whenever she can.

Duke, terrier and chihuahua mix

Duke is a male terrier and chihuahua mix being cared for at My Way Home Dog Rescue.

Duke is happy to keep company with other dogs. He has had all of his shots, and he is neutered. He's already house-trained.

From Duke's current caretaker:

Read more about Duke on Petfinder.

He wags his white-tipped tail enthusiastically for nearly any reason. He has lots of spunk and playful energy but is happy to snuggle on the couch or sunbath in a patch of sunshine. Duke has excellent house manners. He is housebroken, quiet and not destructive.

Hugo, Weimaraner

Hugo is an adorable male Weimaraner dog currently residing at Oregon Weimaraner Rescue.

Hugo will get along great with your other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. Good news: He is already house-trained. He's already neutered, and he has had all his shots. Hugo is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.

Here's what Hugo's friends at Oregon Weimaraner Rescue think of him:

Read more about how to adopt Hugo on Petfinder.

Hugo is a loving, active, good boy who enjoys the company of people as well as dogs.

Peach, pit bull terrier and American Staffordshire terrier mix

Peach is a female pit bull terrier and American Staffordshire terrier mix being cared for at Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc.

Peach is patient, and she plays well with children. Her ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. She's already spayed, and she has had all her shots. Good news: She's already house-trained.

Here's what Peach's friends at Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc. think of her:

Read more about Peach on Petfinder.

She loves walks and very short runs but was completely deconditioned when we got her. Men need to approach her giving her treats and a short time to realize she is safe. She seems to do well with other dogs on pack walks, only reacting to other reactive dogs.

Joey, pit bull terrier and mastiff mix

Joey is a male pit bull terrier and mastiff mix in the care of Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc.

Joey gets along well with other dogs. He is looking for a cat-free household. Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc., however, thinks he will do best in a home without small children. He's already house-trained. His vaccinations are up to date, and he's neutered. Joey is a special needs pet, so please inquire about his specific care requirements.

Notes from Joey's caretakers:

Read more about how to adopt Joey on Petfinder.

Joey is sweet, goofy and loving but he is strong and energetic, so please no young kids under eight years old. He has some basic commands and does great with a routine.

Tex, German shepherd and husky mix

Tex is a male German shepherd and husky mix in the care of Lancaster Four Dog Rescue, Inc.

Tex will get along great with your other dogs, cats and kids. He is already house-trained. He is vaccinated and neutered.

From Tex's current caretaker:

Read more about Tex on Petfinder.

While he still may be cautious with meeting new people, it doesn’t take him long to warm up. He is very playful and energetic but loves nap time in bed with you. He will chase cats if they run because he thinks they are playing. He would do best in a home with another playful dog. He likes hikes, car rides and loves the water.


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