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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

Meet Miss Demeanor! 

She’s 9 months old, curious, clever, and always investigating her surroundings. Her past is a mystery, but we suspect she’s guilty of stealing hearts, and being irresistibly cute! 

To meet this darling cat, please fill out a cat adoption application today! 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!

Magnus is a 10-year-old black Lab mix who is jolly, curious, and, quite simply, just happy to be here.

This sweet senior approaches life with a wagging tail and a genuine interest in whatever everyone else is up to. New environments can bring out his chatty side, and Magnus may have a few things to bark about while he figures out what’s going on. But give him a little time to get the lay of the land, and his confident, chill personality comes right out.

Magnus is currently living his best life at an amazing foster property outside of Portland, where he spends his days running around and hanging out with the other senior dogs. He’s settled right into the crew and seems pretty pleased with this whole retirement thing.

At 10 years young, Magnus still has plenty of curiosity and pep, but he also appreciates the finer things in life: good company, a comfortable place to land, and knowing he’s part of the action.

If you’ve been looking for a jolly older gentleman with a big personality and an even bigger appreciation for life, Magnus might just be your guy. You can apply here: Dog Adoption Application He will join your family neutered, microchipped and vaccinated for an adoption fee of $500! 

Meet Charlie Cale! At just about 1 year old, she has plenty of life ahead of her and is looking for someone to share it with. She has a bit of a mysterious past as she was found as a stray, but we can confirm she is ready for her forever home! This curious girl loves exploring her surroundings, and when she’s not busy investigating, she is happy to soak up some love and attention.

To meet this darling cat, 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 Magenta! This sweet 1 year old is ready to steal your heart! She is a total lovebug who will happily roll over and show you her belly when she is asking for pets and affection. Magenta has lived with other cats and children, making her a wonderful potential addition to a loving family. 

To meet this darling cat, 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 Pumpkin Head! This adorable 5-year-old orange tabby is ready to find his forever home! Pumpkin Head loves toys, enjoys playtime, and is always happy to have a little fun. He has lived with other cats and children, making him a wonderful potential addition to a loving family.

To meet this darling cat, please  fill out a cat adoption application today! She will come to you spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped for an adoption fee of $125.

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!

Please do take her, just because you can!

This Jolene (jolene, jolene, joleeeennneee) and she is an 8 month old female kitten with SO much love to share with you. She enjoys typical kitten activities, like playing, climbing, and exploring. She also is developing her snuggly side, and really adores attention from people! Also, her beauty is beyond compare. She has never lived with dogs or kids, but is probably young enough to adapt to either. She sets boundaries with other cats and likes her space. So another kitty is a maybe but it would have to be the right fit, since she’s a bit selective.

So, if she’s the only one for you, and her happiness depends on you…please fill out a cat adoption application today! 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!

Meet Lily Munster!

Lily is a 4 year old domestic shorthair tabby. She has a bit of a mysterious past as her last owner found her as a stray, but she has lived with other cats. Lily has no history of interaction with dogs or children, but we can confirm she loves pets, cuddles, and treats.

To meet this darling cat, 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!

No need to spend any extra money on outfits – this guy looks best just the way he is! It’s Birthday Suit!

This handsome cat is a 1 year old, male, domestic medium hair. He is confident, affectionate, and overall just a great guy! He has a mysterious past, and will come to you sans a few incisor teeth (which don’t hinder his eating at all), but he is quick to win over the hearts of everyone at our adoption center. He is big on lap time as well as exploring his surroundings, and he looooooves chin rubs. While we don’t know how he feels about dogs, he seems fairly neutral/uninterested in other kitties, and would do very well as a solo kitty!

So, if you’d like to meet this guy (and wish him happy birthday) –  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 more adoptable cats that are not yet on our website but are available at our adoption center – come take a look!