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!

Blake has been a weekly Pixie Cattery volunteer for almost a year! In addition to being a very compassionate kitty caregiver, he’s always eager to help with whatever other tasks are needed—even hauling laundry on the bus to the laundromat when our machines break down! He’s always looking for ways to be more helpful, more involved, and he recently adopted the most beautiful kitty in the world! (Here’s he’s posing with another adoptable Pixie kitten.) Thank you, Blake!

–THIS IS A COURTESY POSTING; THESE CATS ARE NOT BEING HOMED THROUGH THE PIXIE PROJECT. FOR MORE INFO ON ARNIE AND CHESTER, PLEASE CONTACT SARAH AT THE EMAIL BELOW–

Chester (short-hair, tabby and white) will be 9 this Spring. He is a loving scardy cat, jumps at every noise but quick to cuddle and play. Very sweet and likes to play fetch with bottle caps and sleep under blankets. Big cuddles and major licks from a whole lot of cat. He has been seen by the vet within the last 6 months, no medical issues or concerns, is on Urinary food. He would prefer a home without dogs. Arnie (fluffy, black and white) will be 7 this year and is a long haired goofball and the easiest going cat. Being picked up? No problem. Brushing? No problem. Sanitary shed? No problem. Other cats and dogs? No issue at all. He is chill, beautiful, loving and will never let you forget it’s meal time.

These boys get along well but I don’t think they are bonded and can be separated, though in a perfect world they stay together.

Interested parties could please contact Sarah at sarahdawnallen712@gmail.com 

Lennox Lewis here — the undisputed, heavy weight champion! Okay… you caught me — I’m not really a pro-fighter. In fact, I’m much more of a lover. But with my good looks, chubby round body, and lovey-dovey personality, I could easily be the charming 7-year-old champion of your heart! I’m a very calm and easy-going guy, and only desire attention and snuggles along with the occasional playtime. Though I’m a bit of a potato, I can still get a little frisky if you’re waiving a wand toy, and don’t mind a good game of chase once or twice a day! After a short burst of energy, I’m back to my chill ways, and happy to lounge around and nap while my human is away. Aside from maybe needing to lose a pound or two, I’m a healthy, very charming man that is very low-maintenance. I’m used to being entirely indoors in a relatively quiet, adult-only home and would be great for apartment living where I could be the only kitty, though I’ve lived with a chill doggy before and could probably adjust to that again. I’m only middle-aged, but after a lively life in the spotlight, I’m ready for retirement and to meet my new best friend! Won’t you come give me some love soon? I’m currently residing at Pixie and come to you fixed, vaccinated, and micro-chipped for an adoption fee of $100.

Timothy & Trillium — two big, beautiful, peaceful lakes on Mt. Hood, or two big, incredibly handsome, and mellow black kitties ready to fill your heart with love and warmth? How about both! These 6-year-old twin boys are as mushy and sweet as they are chunky and sleek. Timothy (top) is the slightly smaller and more confident of the two. He is always the first kitty to greet new people who enter the cattery and swirl around their feet, rubbing their legs and asking for attention and laptime. His brother Trillium (bottom) is just a tad shyer, and will patiently wait for his brother to check out the scene before joining him in his quest for pets. Though they can definitely be a little frisky and ready to play at times, these boys are more the mellow “couch potato” type, and are very quiet and easy to please, happy to stay indoors as they’ve been their entire lives. They both are also very gentle and good around other cats, dogs, and kids, and would be fine in almost any household where they were given a little time to adjust, and lots of love and attention when their people were around. These healthy and hearty boys could probably lose a pound or two, but are otherwise not in need of any other special medical care at this time. They’ve been together their whole lives, and their complimentary personalities makes them the purr-fect pair! Could your home use 30 pounds of big black cuddly cat? We hope you’ll come in to enjoy these boys soon! Both are residing at Pixie and come to you fixed, vaccinated, and micro-chipped for a combined adoption fee of $180.

Hello! My name is Ronnie and I am one of the sweetest Chihuahua gals you will ever meet! At 12 years young, I still have some spunk and enjoy my afternoon strolls around the block. Nose to the ground, I am always trying to sniff out the next adventure! Which honestly, usually results in heading back to house for some lap snuggles. OK, so I may not be the parasailing and skydiving thrill seeker I once was, but any journey with you is just as exciting! Being a mellow lady, I enjoy couch snuggles and burrito-ing into my blankets on cold rainy days. But if you want to go for a walk, or small hike in Forest Park or even a little beachside action, I will be up for it and happy to join you! I have lived with other doggies in my previous home and wouldn’t mind a chill doggy or kitty companion. At around 12 lbs, I am in  great health with a recent senior screening and upcoming dental scheduled that is included in my adoption fee. I’m just a sweet lady ready to cuddle up with you in front of the fireplace while sharing some holiday cookies and bringing you holiday joy! So fill out an application today and we can set up a meet. I come to you vaccinated, micro-chipped, and spayed with a senior screening and dental for an adoption fee of $350. 

Hi! My name is Suki. Heard of me before? Back in my Instagram famous days, I was quite the lady’s man. Still am too! At 9 years young, my funny Chihuahua underbite is quick to draw attention but it’s my personality is what people really adore! I am modest fellow that can take a second to warm up, but once I do, I am a total ham. I have always been around small pups like me and don’t mind them. Especially if they are mellow like me! Even dog savvy cats can join my crew. After a life of adventure, I am ready to settle down into a quiet adult only owned home. I am not much of a walker and would enjoy a nice yard to meander in on those sunny summer days. Silly, mellow, and sometimes aloof, I am a charming and goofy guy ready to share my love with you today! Fill out an application, so we can meet. I come to you vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered with an adoption fee of $350.

Looking for a furry friend to snuggle with you while watching holiday movies? Or eat some gingerbread cookies together while singing some tunes? Well, look no further because I am your guy! My name is Milo and I am an 8 year old terrier mix weighing about 18lbs. I am a happy go lucky dude ready to be your companion. I enjoy my daily walks with Pixie volunteers and love love love to play with those toys! Still working on learning the drop it part, but with two ball fetch and some treats, I am sure I will learn it in no time! Being a pretty quiet fellow and though the apartment complex life isn’t for me, I would do well in a duplex or townhouse just fine. I have lived with other doggies most my life, so I wouldn’t mind a doggy sibling in my home. No cats please! I am always eager to meet new people and in the home, I would prefer to be with kiddos over 12. Being 8 years old, I am still quite spunky and am in great health overall, including a recent dental! So breakout the eggnog and fruitcake, and fill out an application today to set up a meet! I come to you vaccinated, micro-chipped and neutered with an adoption fee of $350. 

Hello! My name is Mia and I am a super cute 4 year old Cattledog mix weighing in around 45 lbs. I am such a delightful Southern Peach! See I am not used to this city life quite yet being from the rural South. I do ok on my daily potty walks, but I would feel much more comfortable with some space in a quieter neighborhood. After some time at Pixie, I really have become a social butterfly with my adult human pals! Though I have made a few doggy friends at Pixie, I would get overwhelmed by places like dog parks, so one on one play with a friend would be best. No kitties in my home please! I am a smart gal who is very food motivated which is great for my training. I  even am really good at crating! But I could still benefit from learning some of the basics, from “sit” to leash manners. I am eager to please, so I will be a quick learner for sure! The kennel techs say that I enjoy playing fetch with my favorite toys, especially those tennis balls. Goofy and sweet,  I am an active gal looking for a job to do and someone to do it with! So fill out an application today and we can set up a meet. I come to you vaccinated, micro-chipped, and spayed with an adoption fee of $350.