Making a Difference, One Animal at a Time
Adopt
Discover your newest family member and become their forever home.
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Donate to Shelter Friends and help our shelter animals. Make a one-time or recurring donation, or set up a legacy fund.
Volunteer
Learn how to become a volunteer! Foster kittens, walk dogs, clean kennels and more. No volunteer task is too small.
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Featured Pets & Wishlist Item
Featured Dog of the Week
🧡 Introducing… Trigger!
This big, lovable ham is about 2.5 years old and a proud 92 lbs of charm. He’s a smart, goofy guy who enjoys showing off all the things he knows—sit, down, paw, stay, and wait. With a dog this bright, consistency is key, so he’ll thrive with someone who can offer clear guidance and positive structure. Trigger walks well in many situations but could use a little refresher on his leash manners, so a handler comfortable with a strong, enthusiastic companion will be a great match.
When it comes to other dogs, Trigger is polite and social when out and about, but in the home he prefers to soak up all the love and attention for himself. He’d be happiest as the only pet, ruling his castle with adoring humans by his side.
If you’re looking for a big-hearted, loyal companion who’s ready to learn and eager to love—Trigger just might be your guy.
He is fixed, vaccinated, microchipped and up to date on parasite preventatives. His adoption fee has been sponsored and there is no fee to take him home! But don’t be fooled – I won’t just be given away, an adoption application is still necessary.
If you’d like to meet me, please call the shelter at (541) 474-5458
Featured Cat of the Week
🧡 Christopher Cucumber is about 4 years old and is a very sweet boy. He is here because his original owner passed away. He was taken in by a neighbor, but unfortunately, did not get along with their other cats. They said he is indoors only and otherwise did great! Nice litter manners, affectionate disposition – just did not appreciate living with another cat. He did well with older children and adults.
I’m fixed, vaccinated, microchipped and up to date on parasite preventatives. I am $95 to bring home! But, mention this ad, and Shelter Friends will pay 1/2 of my adoption fee, so it’s only $47.50 to bring me home.
If you’d like to meet me, please call the shelter at (541) 474-5458
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Our Impact
We care for shelter animals and help them find their forever homes. Shelter Friends, in partnership with Josephine County Animal Shelter, has turned the shelter into a model of success. In the past five years, euthanasia has dropped significantly and there is now a 95% live release rate which provides the shelter with a “no kill shelter” status. This includes adoptions, fostering, reuniting the animals with their owners, or transferring them to other shelters for adoption.
Our volunteers also have an incredible impact. When you spend time with the animals you give them much-desired love and attention. Or as a foster, you provide respite and a safe place to stay. When you are ready to volunteer, visit our volunteer page and complete an inquiry form.
Because of the hard work from volunteers just like you, Josephine County doesn’t have to euthanize animals to make space for new animals entering the shelter. Once an animal is deemed adoptable, they stay at the shelter or in a foster home until they are adopted or transferred to one of our many partners.
One of the programs that has contributed to the reduction of euthanasia in dogs is the Heartworm Heroes Program.
This joint effort between the shelter and Shelter Friends treats heartworm-positive dogs and prepares them for adoption. Read more about this life-saving program and how you can help.
2024 Accomplishments
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