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The Pixie Project is a non-profit animal adoption center and rescue located in the heart of Portland, Oregon.

At Pixie, we make animal adoption and rescue a fun, family friendly, and positive experience. Our dedicated staff focuses on finding life-long matches between pet and adopter and takes a hands-on, personal approach to each and every adoption.

Pixie is committed to keeping pets healthy, happy, and in their homes for life. Our on-site clinic offers low-income and homeless pet owners access to vital veterinary care and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries, keeping pets out of shelters and saving lives.

Our philosophy at Pixie is simple and unique: find the perfect pet for each person or family. At Pixie we’re not about getting animals out the door, we’re about getting pets into lifetime homes. Sometimes the “right” pet is waiting for you, and other times you may have to search for a while before your canine or feline soul-mate arrives. We promise, it will be worth the wait!

Ready to meet your match? Visit our adoptions page to view cats and dogs ready for a new home!

PIXIE UPDATE

With the dramatic reduction in services provided by the county shelter, we’re stretched thinner than ever at Pixie. We really appreciate your patience–it’s taking a little extra time to respond to every call and email. On top of our normal rescue, adoption, and clinic programs, we’re managing dozens of calls and emails every day from owners in crisis who are being turned away from other shelters and neighbors who are trying to help abandoned cats that are no longer accepted at the county facility.

We’re working to find long-term solutions to help expand our safety net, but right now, things are tough. Our staff is trying hard to reach everyone as quickly as we can, but we’re also dealing with the financial realities of fixing, vaccinating, and caring for cats who would normally be cared for at the county shelter.

If you’re able to help, consider making a donation. Pixie does not receive any government funding–we rely on donations to provide these essential services.

→Pixie is currently operating by appointment only with an approved application. (Learn about our adoption process and find our applications here.) Staff will be available by email (info@pixieproject.org), phone (503-542-3432), and will be checking voicemail during normal shelter hours.

→Urgent cases and request for aid are our first priority—we appreciate your patience with non-emergency emails. Due to a number of unprecedented crises and a reduction in county services for stray and abandoned, we’re seeing more emergencies every day than we ever have before. Please allow up to 5-7 business days to respond to adoption applications. This is not our norm but our current reality.

→If you are interested in fostering CATS (especially adult cats!) fill out an application or email us for more info. 

→ Adoptions and intake will continue to take place, but all appointments must be scheduled in advance after filling out an adoption application—the shelter is not open to the general public.

→ If you have filled out an application for a cat, dog, or kitten, please do not call to check in unless you haven’t heard from us in 5-7 days! We’re processing applications as quickly as we can, but with the higher volume of applications and phone calls about those applications, it’s taking a little longer to get back to everyone! We have office staff at the shelter Tues-Sat and we’re dealing with an unprecedented number of urgent and emergency cases due to a reduction of services at the county shelter. We’ll get back to everyone, but we’re a small shelter and we’re stretched further than we’ve ever been before. 

→ If you have Donations to Drop-off: Donations are accepted Tuesday – Friday 11-6 and Saturday 11-4. Please ring the doorbell and we will meet you at the door to bring the donations inside. Before dropping off, please check out the list of items we’re able to accept:  https://www.pixieproject.org/category/wishlist/ You do not need an appointment to drop off donations during those hours!

→If an adoptable animal has ‘pending‘ in the title of their listing, it means they have a meet with a potential adopter lined up. Understandably, these are taking longer to arrange. If you are interested in meeting an animal, please email us your completed application and we will update you if that animal becomes available.

Thank You!
-The Pixie Project Staff

She’s here and yes she is also syrupy sweet: Its Marmalade!

This beautiful orange girlie is around 6 years old and is super ready give ya’ some sugar! She adores meeting new people, and will adorably roll around for attention. She also LOVES to play and is quite the feather hunter – so cute! Marmalade also has quite the (beautiful) voice, so you’ll always know how she is feeling. Basically, this cat has personality for days! She seems to not want kitty friends and she has never lived with children before, but she has done quite well with a dog in her previous home.

So, if Marmalade sounds like the kitty for you,  please fill out a cat adoption application today! She will come to you spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped for an adoption fee of $150.

If this kitty doesn’t sound like the perfect match for you, please know that we have more adoptable cats that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!

The queen herself is here…and she wants to meet you!!!

Aretha is a supremely affectionate 11 month old kitty, with a curious and confident personality. She is a “shoulder-cat extraordinaire” (pictures for refrence) and total snuggle bug. She does still have some of that kitten energy, but she is also settling into a sweet and gentle adult kitty.

She has never lived with dogs or kids, and so far seems to not want any kitty companions in a future home – all she needs is some people to love and adore her!

So, if you’ve read this far and you want Aretha now, please fill out a cat adoption application! She will come to you spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped for an adoption fee of $200.

If this kitty doesn’t sound like the perfect match for you, please know that we have more adoptable cats that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!

 **THIS IS A COURTESY POST. Mickey and Minnie are NOT BEING RE-HOMED THROUGH THE PIXIE PROJECT.**

These little kitties are brother and sister and about 11 weeks old. They had a rough start in life but are now thriving in their foster home. They love everyone including the foster’s 6 year old granddaughter. They let her hold them without exposing their claws. They play and run and have a ball with their toys. Their mom was negative for fiv/felv and they will be neutered, chipped and receive their remaining vaccinations as part of their adoption. They get along with the dog and cat in the house. 

To learn more email Patricia at dpcadams@comcast.net.

The Pixie Project has kittens!!!

Because kittens come and go so frequently, we’ll just give a brief summary of some of the cuties we have currently looking for homes – but please know we have many more kittens (and cats) at our adoption center who may not yet be on the website! The best way to meet them all is to fill out a cat adoption application and make an appointment.

Dr. Maybee

2 month old female domestic medium hair kitten

*Sweet personality!

*Loooooves people!

*Good with other kitties!

Sasha

5 month old male domestic medium hair kitten

*Playful sweetie!

*Adores people!

*Likes other kitties!

Pegasus

3 month old male seal point kitten

*Sweet and curious!

*LOVES people!

*LOVES other kitties!

Also, please note that we require our kittens 5 months old and younger to be adopted in pairs, unless there is another social cat already in the home. This is to avoid what we call “single kitten syndrome” where kittens adopted without a friend tend to have behavioral issues because they are not getting the socialization they need from another feline companion. They’ll come to you vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered for an adoption fee of $200. A 10% discount is given for any two kittens/cats adopted ($360 total).

Sure, she was named for a fearsome and powerful godess… but our Kali is a lover, not a fighter!

This sweet 6 year old lady has a gentle disposition and a very friendly personality. She enjoys making new people friends, and she has a delightful voice she will use to tell you all about her day! She has not lived with dogs or kids, and seems to avoid interactions with other kitties. Also, she loves to pose for pictures!

So, if this kitty seems worthy of your worship and devotion – please fill out a cat adoption application today! She will come to you spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped for an adoption fee of $150.

If this kitty doesn’t sound like the perfect match for you, please know that we have more adoptable cats that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!

Meet Mr. Ron!

Ron is a 3-month-old Boxer mix with a bold little personality and a sweet, soft heart to match. He and his siblings came from a young stray who found safety with a kind family and then surprised everyone by giving birth the very next day. That family stepped up in a big way, caring for mom and all five puppies until they were ready for their next chapter. Now, at three months old, Ron is ready to head out into the world and find a home of his own.

Currently, Ron and his siblings are out at a wonderful foster property just outside of Portland where they’re learning the basics, manners, structure, and all the important puppy skills that set them up for success. He gets plenty of time to play and socialize with other dogs, which he absolutely loves.

Ron is confident, playful, and always in the mix. He’s smart and eager, which means he’ll do best in a home ready to keep up with his energy and continue his training. With his puppy energy and still-developing mind, he will thrive in a home that can provide structure, consistency, and clear guidance.

If you’re looking for a fun, sweet puppy to raise, train, and love, Ron is ready for his next adventure with you. Fill out an application here > Dog Adoption Application and we will get in touch with you!

Adoption fee of $650 includes spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip.

Let’s get moving! Let’s get dancing! Let’s adopt a cat!

Woohoo! It’s Jazzercise! This wonderful kitty is a 1 year old female tuxedo and she is ready to bring fun and fitness to your household! Or, she is also up for napping on the couch and watching movies – whatever you are into!

Jazzy is a chill and amenable cat, with an easy going personality and silky soft fur. She has never lived with dogs or kids, and seems uninterested in kitty companions. If you’re just looking for a sweet buddy to add to your home, that’s her!

So, if Jazzercise sounds right for you – please fill out a cat adoption application today! She will come to you spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped for an adoption fee of $150.

If this kitty doesn’t sound like the perfect match for you, please know that we have more adoptable cats that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!

Introducing… Jude!

Jude is a 3-month-old Boxer mix pup who is as confident as she is adorable. This little girl came into the world after her mother found her way to a kind stranger’s property, where she was taken in and given a safe place to raise her litter. Thanks to that, Jude has had a strong, loving start, but now it’s time for her to find a forever home of her own.

Jude is everything you’d expect from a young Boxer mix, curious, playful, and full of life. She approaches the world with confidence and is always ready to explore, learn, and make new friends. With her puppy energy and growing mind, she will thrive in a home that can provide structure, consistency, and guidance.

Like all puppies, Jude is a blank slate and will benefit greatly from positive reinforcement training and puppy classes to help set her up for long-term success. She’s ready to grow into an amazing companion with the right support and commitment.

If you’re looking for a fun, spirited puppy to raise, train, and love, Jude is ready to leave the nest and start her next adventure with you. Fill out an application here > Dog Adoption Application and we will get in touch with you! 

Adoption fee of $650 includes, spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip.