Oregon Dog Rescue

What Oregon Dog Rescue does

Oregon Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill dog rescue organization founded in 2007 and based in Portland, Oregon. The organization sources dogs from high-kill shelters across California, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Mexico, transports them to its Portland facility, and rehomes them through an adoption program. Since inception it has placed more than 18,700 dogs, with current throughput approaching 2,000 placements per year against a lifetime average of roughly 1,037.

The operating model is a hybrid shelter and foster-care network. The Portland facility holds capacity for approximately 125 dogs with an average length of stay of 19 days, while hundreds of foster homes absorb overflow. Operations are supported by 9 full-time and 15 part-time paid staff, 127 weekly volunteers, and an in-house behavioral and medical rehabilitation program that prepares dogs for placement.

Revenue is generated through adoption fees of $150–$550 per dog, donations (the primary funding source), and ancillary streams including branded merchandise sales and affiliate partnerships such as Embark (DNA testing) and Max and Neo (dog gear). The organization explicitly does not accept government funding. Customer-facing commercial extensions include Office Puppy Parties corporate engagement events, a Senior for Senior discount program, and a post-adoption Release/Return support service that, as of March 2026, is operating with a three-week wait time due to demand exceeding in-house capacity.

Name

Oregon Dog Rescue

Legal name

Oregon Dog Rescue

Website

https://oregondogrescue.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oregon Dog Rescue is a 501(c)(3) no-kill shelter founded in 2007 in Portland, Oregon, that rescues dogs from high-kill shelters across multiple U.S. states and Mexico and rehomes them through adoptions, foster care, donations, merchandise, and corporate engagement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Rescue and Adoption Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Animal Shelters & Rescue Operations (AFAEALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Shelters & Adoption Services (BPAGAIAA), Foster & Volunteer Network Programs (BPAGAIAF)

Keywords

• Animal rescue services
• Dog adoption services
• No-kill shelter
• Foster care program
• Nonprofit shelter operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Adoption Fees: Fees charged for dog adoptions ranging from $150-$550. Adoption fees include spay/neuter, vaccines, rabies vaccine, microchip, flea treatment, initial worming, and free vet visit at Willamette Valley Animal Hospital. Fees do not cover all expenses incurred to prepare nearly 2,000 dogs annually for adoption.
2. Donations: Voluntary donations from the public including general donations, wish list items, sponsorship opportunities, and 'seat on the bus' program ($25 per seat). Organization receives no government funding and is supported solely by adoption fees and donations.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sales of branded merchandise including apparel, accessories, and pet items through online store. Price points range from $2.50 (decals) to $50 (hoodies). Also includes Staff Store and Volunteer Store sections.
4. Affiliate Partnership Revenue: Partnership with Max and Neo where 10% of sales benefit Oregon Dog Rescue. DNA test referrals through Embark with affiliate links. This generates passive revenue from partner sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oregon Dog Rescue operates a no-kill dog shelter in Portland, Oregon that rescues dogs from local shelters, owner releases, and high-kill facilities, then places them in permanent homes. The organization supports adopters with veterinary care (spay/neuter, vaccines, microchip, free vet visit), behavioral matching, and lifetime follow-up support. Operations are funded by adoption fees, donations, merchandise sales, and corporate events, with no government funding.

Product overview

Oregon Dog Rescue is a no-kill shelter nonprofit organization offering dog adoption services, volunteer programs, and foster care. The organization operates primarily as a service-based nonprofit rather than a product company, with adoption fees supporting their mission to rescue and place dogs from overcrowded shelters. Additional offerings include merchandise (clothing, stickers, mugs), event services (Office Puppy Parties), and sponsorship opportunities (Seat on the Bus, dog sponsorship). Partner programs include Embark DNA testing discounts and Max and Neo merchandise partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dog Adoption Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 18,700 dogs successfully adopted into forever homes since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Max and NeominorGTM or Marketing PartnerMax and Neo offers 10% discount for friends of Oregon Dog Rescue using coupon code 'oregondogrescue10', while 10% of all sales benefit the organization. This is a co-marketing and affiliate partnership providing visibility and revenue.
• Willamette Valley Animal HospitalminorOthersWillamette Valley Animal Hospital provides a free vet visit for all adopters as part of the adoption package. This partnership enhances the adoption value proposition.
• EmbarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDNA testing partnership through Embark Vet. Adopters can purchase dog DNA and health tests using a provided discount code. ODR receives affiliate referrals through ShareASale.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Best Friends Animal Society: National no-kill advocacy and rescue network running sanctuary and adoption programs. Comparable as a large incumbent driving no-kill outcomes that Oregon Dog Rescue also pursues.
• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): National animal welfare organization running shelter, adoption, and rescue programs. Comparable as a larger incumbent operating overlapping rescue/adoption services at national scale.
• PetSmart Charities: Pet industry-aligned foundation funding adoptions and shelter grants nationwide. Comparable as a sizable funding/access incumbent operating in the same adoption ecosystem.
• The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): National advocacy and rescue organization supporting shelter grants and direct rescue efforts. Comparable as a national incumbent funding and influencing the same animal rescue ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Oregon Humane Society: Portland-based no-kill shelter operating adoption, veterinary and behavior services across the same metro area. Directly comparable as a same-region dog/cat adoption and surrender-prevention nonprofit.
• Multnomah County Animal Services: Government animal services for Multnomah County handling strays and owner surrenders. Serves as both a comparable operator and a primary intake source for Oregon Dog Rescue.
• Pixie Project: Portland animal welfare nonprofit focused on rescue, rehoming, and owner-supported pet retention. Comparable as a same-city rescue offering adoption plus pet retention services.
• Humane Society for Southwest Washington: Vancouver, WA shelter serving the greater Portland-adjacent market with adoption, foster, and surrender services. Directly comparable as a neighboring regional dog/cat rescue.
• Family Dogs New Life: Portland-area rescue operating a shelter and foster network for dogs. Comparable as a regional dog-only rescue using similar foster and adoption infrastructure.

Others

• Petfinder: National online adoption listings platform used by rescue organizations to surface dogs. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler/distribution channel for Oregon Dog Rescue's adoptable dogs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oregondogrescue
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-dog-rescue24

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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