Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team

Mission

The Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team saves lives, alleviates suffering, and keeps pets and people together by providing free veterinary care to the pets of people who are experiencing houselessness or extreme poverty.

Bottom Line

Each year, our volunteer-powered, grassroots organization serves more than 4,300 Portland Metro Area families by offering pet care essentials, drop-in wellness clinics, and ongoing medical support. From our Pet Supply Bank and home base clinic in NE Portland to our Off-Site Outreach clinics throughout the community, PAW Team is here to preserve the animal-human bond and help pets stay with their loving families by providing an accessible, affordable option for care. 

Quote

"I had cared for [Booger] the best that I could. Now that he was elderly, his needs were so much greater just at a time where things had also changed for me. To know that he would still get the food and the care that he needed ... It was just relief and gratitude.” - Denise, PAW Team Client

“In the past, when facing economic disaster, [PAW Team] saved us. They gave me clothes, food, leashes, harnesses, crates, veterinary care, and medicine."

-Junie, PAW Team Client

Incentives

• PAW Team Merch: Donors who give $75 or more throughout November will receive a piece of limited edition PAW Team merch; canvas tote, fanny pack, or stylish dad cap!

• Pints for Pets: Come on out to The Florida Room on December 1, Giving Tuesday, for our annual fundraiser featuring a fun evening BINGO(with prizes!), activities, pet supply drive, and drink specials. 

• Photos with Santa Paws: Join us at PAW Team’s NE Portland clinic on December 6 for our annual winter wonderland event! THE one-and-only Santa Clause is making a one-night-only special appearance at PAW Team and wants to see your pets! A $15 gift to Give!Guide gets your pet a photograph with our very own Santa, beverages, snacks, crafts, and more! The event runs 10:00 am - 1:00 pm and is first-come-first-served. $20 suggested donation at the door.

Partner(s)

MEAT for Cats &  Dogs - Is matching donations up to 1,000 at launch! Help us unlock this match! 

Spruce Veterinary Urgent Care - PAW Team's Give!Guide presenting sponsor and Community Partner. 

Northeast Emergency Food Program - As the most active food pantry in Oregon, NEFP meets the urgent food needs of nearly 10,000 people each month.

Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon (FCCO) - Nonprofit spay/neuter organization dedicated to preventing cat overpopulation through affordable, high-quality veterinary care.

The Florida Room - Come on out on December 1 for our Giving Tuesday fundraiser featuring a fun evening Bar Bingo, pet supply drive, and drink specials.

Street Books - A staple at PAW Team's Monthly Wellness Clinics, Street Books is street library that provides community, resources, and advocacy for people living outside or at the margins.

Sunnyside Shower Project - Offers free showers, hygiene supplies, clean clothing, laundry access, and connections to supportive resources for Portlander's in need.