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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

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.

Egg Salad

3 month old male domestic medium hair kitten

*Sweet personality!

*Loooooves people!

*Good with other kitties!

Doja Cat

5 month old female domestic medium hair kitten

*Playful sweetie!

*Likes 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).

Vroom! Vroom! Check out this Hot Rod!

This amazing dude is around 6 years old and no, he’s not crouching – he really is that short! Hot Rod is thought to be a munchkin cat, meaning he has dwarfism and some associated health concerns to be aware of. Sure, he is an absolute cutie-pie, but cats with dwarfism are pre-disposed to things like spinal problems or osteoarthritis, among other possible concerns. He has been nothing but healthy while in our care, but we would want any potential adopters to be well aware of and prepared for potential additional medical costs in his future.

Hot Rod looooooves people, and is a friendly and affectionate guy (as well as a happy drooler, cute!) He enjoys being brushed, and wants nothing more than to spend time with his people. He has never lived with dogs before, and seems shy around other kitties, but he has done very well with kids in a previous home.

So, if this cat has already won the race in your heart, please fill out a cat adoption application today! He will join your home neutered, 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 many more adoptable kitties that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!

No need to be antsy, there’s still time to come meet our girl Yancy!

Yancy is a female tuxedo cat, around 2 years old, and full of personality and sweetness. She enjoys meeting new people (and giving them love nibbles to show her affection) and seems to be a confident young cat. She has no history of living with dogs, and seems to prefer that other cats keep their distance. Due to her tendency for love nibbles, we would not recommend her for a home with young children.

So, if this girl makes you want to dance-y (with excitement), all you need to do is  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!

She’s just sweet: It’s Maraschino!

This adorable kitty is around 3 years old and will make someone an absolutely darling companion. She has a bit of a mysterious past, but her fur-riends at the shelter describe her as super affectionate and friendly! She has the cutest croaky meow, and she adores chin scritches from people friends. She does not have history of living with dogs, and so far she seems to be avoiding kitty companions, so she would probably do quite well as a solo kitty in her next home.

If you would like to give Maraschino a try – 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!

She’s warm, snack sized, and “filled” with love: it’s Hot Pocket!

This delightful kitty is around 1 year old and she can’t wait to meet you! Hot Pocket is energetic, playful, and affectionate. She has not lived with dogs or kids, and she seems to not be seeking any kitty companions in a future home. All she needs is some people to play and snuggle with!

To meet Hot Pocket, 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!

Matt who? No, Matthew… and you!

This big sweet guy is around 9 years old, and weighs just about 20lbs. Don’t let the size fool you though – he is a lover through and through! Matthew is supremely affectionate and really loves being pet by people. He has a very sweet, deep meow, and the cutest half-floppy ear to make his perfectly round face even more adorable. Matthew would do best in an adult-only home, due to his shy and gentle nature, and he has previously resided well with a gentle dog companion.

So, if Matthew is the cat for you, please fill out a cat adoption application today! He will join your home neutered, 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 many more adoptable kitties that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!

Yoohoo! Over here!

Check out this GORGEOUS lady, who goes by the name of Vindaloo! She is a 5 year old female “lilac” cat with the soooooooooftest fur we’ve ever felt. Vindaloo possesses a curious nature, and really enjoys exploring new spaces. She is also deaf and has a few special quirks that come with that. For one, she has a lovely and very loud meow, that she is very fond of using when she sees her people. Secondly, since she can’t hear other cats’ warning noises, she tends to be bullied by them. Therefore, we would recommend she is the only kitty in her new home, and that her future home is not apartment living. She would do best in a patient home, with someone who appreciates the needs of a sweet, deaf kitty.

If you’d like to get to know this wonderfully unique lady, 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!

Don’t have a cow, man… instead, have a cat!

This is Bart, and he is the BEST cat ever (though we may be just a teensy bit biased…). He is a 2 year old, 17lb male cat, with a heart of gold. He loves people, and has a wonderful purr motor to prove it. He also has a special move where he flops on his back, shows off that adorable belly, and makes air biscuits – pictured below. So cute!!! Bart does not have any history with dogs, and he seems to keep to himself around other cats, so he’d probably be purr-fect as a solo kitty. All he needs is some people to love on!

So, if this guy sounds like a match, please fill out a cat adoption application today! He will join your home neutered, 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 many more adoptable kitties that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!