The Portland Animal Shelter Alliance, which is made up of multiple shelters throughout the Portland metropolitan area, is offering 75% off adoption fees from October 26th to 27th.
PORTLAND, Ore. — If you’re looking to adopt a pet, October 26-27 may be the perfect time. Several agencies, collectively known as the Animal Rescue Alliance of Portland (ASAP), are holding large-scale adoption events with discounted prices.
The event, known as ADOPT ASAP, is the first adoption event held by ASAP members in over 10 years.
“We don’t see each other as competitors. We’re partners in this,” said Sharon Harmon, CEO of the Oregon Humane Society.
“Let’s get these guys out,” Harmon said. “Take your children out into the fields and woods, find a big, old garden where they can run around and chase tennis balls and squirrels.”
There have been other adoption events hosted by all five agencies, but this is the first in more than a dozen years. Each agency regularly hosts their own adoption events, but this time the five companies are teaming up to offer 75% off adoption fees at each location throughout the three-day event.
“We have small pets called pocket pets, we have rabbits, we might have a hamster or two, so we have something for everyone,” Multnomah County Animal Services Director Erin Grahek said. I feel like there is,” he said. “If your next pet isn’t at Multnomah County Animal Services, we’re sure it will be at one of our partner agencies.”
Founded in 2006, the Portland Animal Protection Alliance is a multi-agency coalition dedicated to reducing euthanasia and increasing survival rates for shelter animals. It was created to look at what’s happening to homeless pets and how different agencies can work together to change it for the better. Shelters share resources and numbers, and regularly transfer animals to shelters that can best serve them.
“The ASAP Coalition is really a collaboration of animal shelters that are interested not only in helping pets, but also in helping people find pets,” said Randy Covey, animal services manager for Washington County Animal Services. There is,” he said.
Last year alone, authorities adopted 20,000 animals, Harmon said. Despite these numbers, there is still a need for large-scale events.
Karen Green, the organization’s executive director, said: “The need is particularly high right now due to the pandemic. The number of cats has increased and finding homes, especially for medium and large dogs, is a big challenge. ” he said. Cat Adoption Team.
Harmon estimated that more than 200 animals are up for adoption across all institutions, including OHS’ second campus in Salem, but that more animals will be approved for adoption. He said the number could rise to 300 by Sunday.
“I think giving these animals a chance to show what kind of people they are in a home environment makes a huge difference,” Green said. “We have so many wonderful pets that make great companions for you, but they may not show it at first after a short walk in a shelter environment.”
