That’s right! After 5 years and more than 1,500 happy adoptions, the Pixie Project is ready to take it to the next level! In July of 2012 the Pixie Project will be tripling the size of our adoption facility.  This will allow us to house ten times more dogs and give our surrounding over crowded shelters the much needed support they deserve.  Our new adoption area will feature 20 new dog runs, a puppy ward, a quiet room for pooches in need of a rest, and of course communal exercise areas for our adoptable pooches to frolic and play.  Once our expansion has been completed the Pixie Project’s goal will be to place 1,000 adoptable animals per year into new forever homes!

This expansion will not only allow us to greatly increase our adoption numbers but also expand our other programming including our educational work, our support for the pets of homeless youth and displaced families, and our low cost spay and neuter program.

We are located at 510 N.E. MLK Blvd, directly across from the southern end of the Oregon convention center, in a spacious renovated building with adjacent parking. While our adoptable dogs are playing in daycare or enjoying a walk on the waterfront with one of our many dedicated volunteers, our cats are playing and lounging in their sun filled, communal cattery which is open to the public during all operating hours. All of the animals in the Pixie Project adoption program are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, micro chipped and temperament tested to assure that they are good candidates for adoption.

What do you think of when you think of animal rescue? A sad Sarah McLachlan song?

The Pixie Project’s staff thinks the soundtrack to animal rescue should be Kool & The Gang’s “Celebration”. A word that sums up their unique approach.

The Pixie Project is committed to changing the image of a “rescue” or shelter animal. While some animals come to the Pixie Project seeking medical or behavioral attention not accessible in a typical shelter, many Pixie Project “kids” are professionally trained, family friendly pets whose circumstances have left them in need of a new home.

With a fully stocked non-profit pet supply store and a knowledgeable and supportive staff trained in the art of “pet matchmaking” adopting a pet through the Pixie Project feels more like a personalized dating service than your mom’s blind date set up.

The Pixie Project also serves a unique support function working tirelessly to connect pet owners with the resources they need to keep their pets with them. No situation is too big or too hard.

“Nothing is impossible’” is our motto.

With over 1000 successful adoptions, an inexhaustible staff armed with expert animal knowledge, a whole lot of humor and an ever-changing cast of fantastic animals, The Pixie Project gives animal rescue a fresh and flirty facelife.

Now that’s something to CELEBRATE!