Pixie is currently operating by appointment. Staff will be available by email (info@pixieproject.org), phone (503-542-3432), and will be checking voicemail during normal shelter hours.

→With staff working from home, please utilize email as much as possible.

→Urgent cases and request for aid are our first priority—we appreciate your patience with non-emergency emails.

→DOG fosters:  with some of our foster families headed back to work and school, we’re looking for a few more people to add to our Foster Roster! We may not have the right dog for you immediately, but we want to make sure we have some extra homes available when we have dogs who need them! Fill out the foster application or email with any questions!

→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—the shelter will not be open to the general public.

→ 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. If you have questions about what we can and cannot accept, learn more here:  https://www.pixieproject.org/category/wishlist/

→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 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!

The kittens are here! We still have oodles of cute little kittens waiting for their new homes! They are all sweet, cuddly, playful and looking for love! Please fill out an application to find out what we have available, as it changes daily. All kittens are spayed and neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped before adoption. Kittens 16 weeks and under must go in pairs if there is not another social, friendly cat already in the home for socialization purposes. They are vaccinated, micro-chipped, and spayed/neutered with an adoption fee of $135 each ($243 for a pair). We are currently operating by appointment only, so fill out an application today to meet them! If you have any questions, please email info@pixieproject.org for more information.

Katie Kat here and I am a loving, adorable 10 year old black and white tuxedo gal looking for my forever home! Being very affectionate, you can usually find me sitting across my foster’s lap or chest with my head in her hand. My favorite spot for skritches is right under the chin and I will instantly purr to let you know it’s the perfect place. Being strictly indoors all my life, I am not one for outdoor exploring. But I still have spunk with my favorite past time being what my foster calls “feline hall racing”. This is where I wiggle to get your attention and then race down the hallway in hopes that you will chase me. Then I will run to the bedroom and poke my head around the corner to see if I was successful in luring you into the chase. You see, I would much rather play with my human pals than other kitties, and prefer to be the queen cat of the house. I did grow up around doggies though, so I bet I could live with a mellow cat savvy pooch. When I am not playing chase games, you can find me flopping on the rug on back with all for paws up, wiggling from side to side.  Overall, I am quite the endearing gal and eager to have a companion to hang with! I don’t really have an issue being left for normal work hours and can easily entertain myself while you are away. Silly and sweet, let’s up a meet! Fill out an application today. I come to you healthy, up to date, vaccinated, and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $80. 

Hey friends! My name is Puma and I am a dashing grey tabby gent who is about 9 years old. Just as my name implies, I am a sleek energetic and fun guy with a love of the outdoors. That being said my ideal home would have access to the outside where I can roam and sniff, and then come back in a little later for pets and brushing. Curious and friendly around new people, I always enjoy attention, kneading and purring to let you know I am content. During my playful times, I can be a little feisty and while my fosters don’t mind it, it would be best if I was in an adult only home who would be ok with my playful antics. I really love having all the attention to myself and so I would prefer to be the only pet. I am very food motivated, especially if someone making a sandwich and some deli turkey is out and about. That is my favorite tasty treat to swipe! Handsome and sweet, I am ready to peacefully retire with someone I can keep company and who wants their very own mini-Puma. Is that you? Fill out an application today to set up a meet. I am vaccinated, micro-chipped, and neutered with an adoption fee of $100. 

*Snort Snort* Is it a piglet? No, it’s a puglet! Hi everyone. My name is Gunther and I am a 1 yo Pug/Boston Terrier mix weighing around 14lbs. Being a total goofball, I enjoy being entertaining and making people smile. Very social and upbeat, I am a happy guy who gets along with everyone I meet! I do still have a lot of basics to learn, though I am very food motivated which makes for easy training. A BASIC TRAINING CLASS IS REQUIRED FOR MY ADOPTION! As for my favorite activities, well I am a super playful guy, so you can find me playing with my dog friends or chasing after toys, or sniffing along my favorite walking route. With kitties, I do like to try and play and thus a young dog savvy cat would be best in my home. I am always down for whatever adventure may lie ahead, and although I may not be able to do super long hikes with my short snoot, but I would enjoy a trip to the beach or a nice camping trip to Mount Hood. Even though I am an energetic pup, I still love my cuddles and snuggles! Friendly, charming, and downright hilarious, I am eager for a family to call my own (bonus points if you are up for laughing at my silly antics!). Fill out an application today to set up a meet. I come to you neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $350. 

Hi! My name is Reese and I am a sweet, adorable and curvaceous Torbie gal looking for my ideal retirement home. At 11 years old, I am mostly a mellow lady who generally can be found burrowed under the blankets for a cozy nap. In fact, if you have trouble finding me, just look for a lump somewhere under some towels or clothes and listen for a purr. My foster says I have a very robust purr and you will always know when I am happy! I am happiest perching on your lap and I will usually sit facing away from you so you can brush my gorgeous coat, which results in more delighted purrs. I prefer a quiet lifestyle and someone I can join in book reading and couch cuddles. I still have my spunky moments and will have some fun with dangling toys, but then it’s back to snoozing by your side. Eager to be someone’s companion, though it takes me some time to settle into my new home, the reward is definitely worth it as I will be your best friend for life! Being the only pet is ideal for me, as I just really want to have that one on one connection with my people.  Are you ready to start bonding with me? Fill out an application today to set up a meet. I come to you vaccinate, micro-chipped, and spayed with an adoption fee of $80. 

*GUS IS NOT BEING RE-HOMED THROUGH THE PIXIE PROJECT. THIS IS A COURTESY POST ONLY; PLEASE CONTACT HOLLY AT genericholly@gmail.com IF INTERESTED IN HIS ADOPTION*

Ricky Ricardo here and you’ve got some splaining to do! Am I not the cutest thing you have ever seen?! At 6 years old and 8 lbs, I am an adorable chihuahua who, after a warming up period, is your best friend for life. I am a bit of a nervous guy at first with new people. So I may give you a a few good barks before I approach, but with some patience and lots of tasty treats, I quickly see that you are my friend. Because of this I am looking for an adult only low traffic house set up in a quiet area, preferably with a yard since I am not so much into walks. Someone who can take the time to build trust with me and be rewarded with snuggles and a glimpse at my quirky silly side. I get along great with other mellow dogs like myself and it might even be great to have a confidant pal I could follow around-which might make me blossom a bit faster! I seem pretty scared of kitties, so I would do best in a cat free home. My favorite place is on my person’s lap, and I love belly and butt scratches. I am always excited about my toys, and especially enjoy playing soccer with balls around the house. I am full of personality, but mostly just want to be loved by my special person. Speaking of, are you a morning person too?! We could both get up and tend to the garden together followed by lap cuddles and coffee on the back porch as we watch the sun rise. Sound like the perfect way to start your day? Then fill out an application, so we can set up a meet! I come to you neutered, micro-chipped, and vaccinated with an adoption fee of $350.