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.

→We currently have enough foster homes. If that changes, we’ll post an update. 

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 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.

→With so many people working from home (including Pixie adoption and office staff), we’re receiving about 5 times our normal volume of email. We’re thrilled to have such an amazing community, but it make take us a little longer than normal to get back to everyone.

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!

Hilarious, tenacious and totally cute, this tiny comedian is ready to make you laugh today! My name is Jack Black and I am a 4 year old Chihuahua mix weighing in at a mere 6lbs. Though I am such a tiny guy, I have a big heart that I am ready to share with my forever family! My silly antics and movements are enough to make anyone giggle. For example, when I meet new doggy friends, though I can be very forward at first, I will prance and dance, and do what I call the “Chihuahua flirt” to get the other doggies to play. And for my human pals over 10? Well I am full of face kisses and silly twirls! I can be a little bit excitable when I see other dog friends on walks, so I need an owned home in a low traffic area to practice some leash manners. But I am a fast learner, especially when there are yummy hotdogs involved! But you know what I can’t stand more than airline food? Kitties! So none in my home please. My silliness knows no bounds and I have plenty of hilarious jokes up my sleeve, ready to make my new forever family giggle! Is it fate? Is it the pick of destiny?! Let’s find out today! Fill out an application to set up a meet! I come to you vaccinated, neutered, and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $350. 

Sweet, cuddly and so darn cute, my name is Lola and I am a 10 yo Husky mix weighing in about 60 lbs. Being a little bit older, I am a fairly easy going and mellow gal with a heart of gold! My foster mom says I adore my daily walks and love taking in all the smells of the world. But by far my favorite activity is naps! Snoozing and naps. Naps and snoozing. I really enjoy being around my human pals over 10 as they give me yummy treats and lots of pets! And if you hit the right spot, well I will even melt into a puddle begging for a full on belly rub! My foster says I am a quiet and proper lady, often times giving you a “curtsy” while stretching my legs. You might notice my eye is missing. The Pixie team isn’t sure why exactly but I grew up in Texas and they think it is from an old injury. But it doesn’t bother me at all and definitely doesn’t shine down my confidence, as I am one happy lady! Nothing can bring me down! I have met other dog friends and seem to really like the mellow pups like myself.  I am just a simple gal who loves treats, snoozing and bellyrubs, and would really love to find my forever family today! Fill out an application, so we can set up a meet. I come to you vaccinated, micro-chipped, and spayed with an adoption fee of $350. 

Hi there! My name is Annabelle and I am a sassy and utterly adorable 7 yo Pom-chi weighing 9 lbs. If you are looking for snuggler who needs you as much as you need them, well I am your gal! I love being around my adult human pals, especially when they give me lots of skritches and belly rubs. My foster family says I am very coy and smart, and will do just about anything for some tasty treats! I will even hang out under your feet when you are cooking to make sure I catch any tasty morsels that might fall to the ground. I can be a little bit picky with my doggy friends, and have lived with a doggy my size in the past. He was very chill and mellow though, and that is more of my style. None of this puppy like energy business! I didn’t seem to pay too much attention to the office cat at Pixie, so a confident dog savvy kitty in the home would be ok. As long as I can be the one that gets to sleep in your lap during movie night, I am a happy camper. I can sometimes be a little vocal when I express myself, so I would do best in a low foot traffic owned home. I always like to follow my nose when I am out on my daily walks, sniffing out the next adventure. But then it’s back inside for some more cuddle time under the warm blankets! Silly, inquisitive, and oh so sweet, I am so ready to find my forever person today. Fill out an application today to set up a meet. I come to you vaccinated, micro-chipped and spayed with an adoption fee of $350.

*DUE TO THE VOLUME OF EMAILS PIXIE IS RECEIVING AT THIS TIME, PLEASE ALLOW 24-48 HOURS FOR US TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION*

The name’s P.J.! How do you do? Looking for chill gal who can also be a weekend warrior and join you for your adventures? Well, I am your pup! At 2 years old and around 46 lbs, I am an adorable wired haired vizsla with a sweet personality. I am a fairly quiet gal and could possibly do apartment life if it was in a quiet area. Less concrete jungle like and a more chill low traffic area is more my style. Though I have a mellow vibe, I am still a young gal, so making sure I get plenty of walks during the work week and fun hikes and trips on the weekend will be a perfect outlet for me. I have lived with cats in the past, so a young dog savvy cat in the home would be ok. I love being around other dogs too, and like to hang with my foster siblings in the backyard on a sunny day. Overall, I am a very healthy lady, but I do have some allergies that require a hypoallergenic food as well as some meds should the occasional flare happen. Please email Pixie for more details! I do love to play and will sometimes throw sticks in the air to play fetch by myself! My foster mom says it is quite cute and entertaining to watch. I warm up quickly and am happy to be around my human pals over 10. Overall, I am just a delightful and  beautiful gal looking for a companion who can keep me active and give me lots of love! Fill out an application today to set up a meet. I come to you vaccinated, spayed, and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $350. 

Howdy! My name is Hank and I am a handsome 9 year old chihuahua hailing all the way from Texas. A few seconds with me, and you can instantly see that I have that welcoming Southern hospitality! Super social and eager to meet my human pals over 6, I am always the most popular one at the party and everyone always wants to say hi! Sweet as molasses, I am a chill mellow fellow with a love for cuddles and will even sprawl on my back to get some more belly rubs! My fosters say that I enjoy going on my walks and love to play fetch with my favorite toys. I have a history of living with other mellow dogs and cats, so I would be fine with either. I just don’t like a lot of puppy energy in my face and would prefer a calm female doggy sibling around my size. You can tell this ain’t my first rodeo in a home, as my fosters say I have good house manners and am very polite! Easy going, loving, and fine as frog’s hair, I am ready to lasso my way into your heart today! Fill out an application today and we can set up a meet!  I come to you neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $350. 

Hi! Hello! My name is Little Bear and I am a tiny 7 month old Long Haired Chihuahua mix. At just barely 6lbs, I am a small guy learning all about this big big world! I am in a very important socialization stage of my puppyhood and am really looking for a patient person who isn’t gone long work hours and can really help me focus on all my training. PUPPY CLASSES ARE MANDATORY FOR MY ADOPTION! As I am learning about the world, some things seem a bit scary, but my doggy friends really give me the confidence boost I need to blossom and feel safe. Thus, an adult doggy sibling who is still down to play but can also show me the ropes is definitely needed in my future home! Once I open up, I am a silly little pup who loves to run around my foster’s yard, chewing on sticks and wrestling with other pooches. Full of energy and very playful, I am a fast little rocket when it comes to playing with toys in the yard. No kitties in my home please! Since I am in a critical learning phase and need the focus to be on me, I would do best in an adult only owned home with space to romp and explore. Though I may always be a sensitive boy, with some positive reinforcement training, I can discover that the world isn’t so scary. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that I am extra food motivated, so I should be a very quick learner! Playful, silly, and so darn cute, I am eager for you to teach this Little Bear all about the big world! Fill out an application today, so we can set up a meet. I come to you neutered, vaccinated, and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $350. 

“The sun will come out, tomorrow. Betcha bottom dollar that tomorrow, there will be sun”. Hello! My name is Annie and with me around, it always seems to be sunny! I am an adorable and sweet 7.5 yo yorkie mix weighing in around 12 lbs. I absolutely adore being around my favorite people and am quite a social gal with my two legged friends over 8! Though I am not necessarily what you would call a cuddler, in the beginning especially, but my foster mom says that I do like to be involved in whatever is going on. Thus, I like to join her for yard work, cooking, watching some tv, and any other adventures she decides on. As long as I am with you, I don’t care what we do! I am a very playful pup, often times trying to bait you in to playing fetch by throwing my toys towards you! Being a super smart terrier, I am very inquisitive and an explorer, and take quickly to training. I can sometimes be a little vocal when expressing myself, so I would need an owned home in a lower traffic area. Wanting all the attention for myself, I am not a huge fan of other dogs or cats and would be happier as the only animal in the home. Silly, confident, and oh so bright, this little orphan Annie is all ready to find her forever family. “Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow. It’s only a day away…” So fill out an application and we can set up a meet! I come to you spayed, vaccinated, and micro-chipped with an adoption fee of $350. 

“Yeah, it’s Lamb Chop’s Play-Along! Come join everyone and play-along!” Hello world! You heard it right, my name is Lamb Chop and the cutest and sweetest poodle mix you will ever meet. At 11 years young and 13 lbs, I am a funny gal with a love of food, walks, and back of the neck skritches. I am excited to meet new people and other furry four legged friends-both cat and dog! I’m not terribly into toys (besides my look alike toy above) and am more of a cuddler, and most definitely what you would a call a couch potato. Though on my walks, I do get so excited to smell everything and see all the beautiful sites in the PNW and happily greet all the people that walk by. Being a bit older, I have a little bit of a hitch in my step, so I would do best in a home with not a lot of stairs to climb. My foster says I love being outside though, so as long as you are ok walking at my pace, I would be happy to join you on neighborhood adventures. Adorable, hilarious, sociable and friendly, it doesn’t get much more easy going than me! So fill out an application today and we can meet! I come to you vaccinated, micro-chipped, spayed and an up to date dental with an adoption fee of $350. Let’s have our song be the song that never ends!