Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter

09/10/2026

On or around September 15, dog owners in Washington County will receive an email or letter from DocuPet. We are partnering with this company on dog licensing. Please open whatever they send – it’s legit! You’ll now have the option to personalize your dog’s license tag, and you’ll benefit from DocuPet’s HomeSafe 24/7 lost pet service should your dog ever go missing while wearing their license tag. As an added bonus, this partnership saves us money, allowing us to dedicate these resources to animal welfare services, including caring for stray, sick, and injured animals, as well as investigating animal abuse and neglect.

All dogs six months and older in Washington County, Oregon must be licensed, and a current rabies vaccine is required for the license to be valid. License your dog for the first time or renew an existing license at www.WashingtonCountyDogLicense.com.

09/10/2026

We love a sweet and snorty (the dog, not the human 🤪) reunion… and Boy definitely had one of those when he was reunited with one of his favorite people at our shelter last Friday!

09/09/2026

September is National Preparedness Month. Our column in this month's Beaverton Resource Guide focuses on what to include in your pet's emergency supply kit. Read the short article at https://beavertonresourceguide.com/what-to-put-in-your-pets-emergency-supply-kit/ and then make a plan to gather the supplies you still need.

09/08/2026

Boy, pictured here during his blurry but happy reunion, was one of 12 dogs who were reunited with their families last week at our shelter!

We also reunited one cat with their human, adopted one cat to their finder after no owner came forward, and transferred three dogs and eight cats/kittens to partner organizations for eventual adoption.

Thank you for your continued support of Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter!

09/04/2026

We will be closed to the public on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Even when we are closed, you can visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com to report a lost or found animal, view stray pets located at the shelter, license your dog online, and more!

09/04/2026

Check out this important reminder from our friends at Oregon Humane Society about the importance of thinking critically when you see an emotional video online. We are grateful to live in a community where so many people care about animals. We don't want you to be taken advantage of, or harmed by, a scammer who is using a fake video, photo or story.

09/03/2026

There's still time to sign up for our next Animal Services Academy taking place on September 12! Learn more and register at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/animal-services-academy.

Interested in helping pets in Washington County? Join us for our next Animal Services Academy on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in downtown Hillsboro.

The goal of this free training is to help community members understand how Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter work, as well as to empower people to share animal-related resources and information with friends, neighbors and online networks. Attending the Academy is also the first step for those interested in volunteering with us!

Learn more and register at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/animal-services-academy.

09/03/2026

September is . Take time this month to prepare yourself and your animals for a possible disaster or emergency.

Do these things now:

• Learn about potential risks in your area (wildfires, floods, etc.) and sign up for emergency alerts at www.publicalerts.org.

• Prepare to take your pets with you if you need to evacuate. Identify locations that may be able to house both you AND your animals, like pet-friendly hotels or the home of a friend or family member. Not all emergency shelters accept animals.

• Train dogs and cats to come when called and get them used to being in a crate. During an evacuation, pets may need to stay in crates and carriers longer than usual.

• Get to know your neighbors now. Work with your neighbors to make a plan for your animals (and theirs!) if an evacuation is ordered and either of you isn’t home and can’t return to get your pets.

• Create and maintain emergency supply kits for your pets.

• Keep your pets’ vaccines up to date. In an emergency, your pets may need to go to a home with other animals or stay at a temporary shelter. Plan now to help protect them from disease.

• Check that your pets’ tags and microchips have correct information, and that your dogs are licensed. If your pets are not yet microchipped, talk with your veterinarian about this permanent form of identification.

• Finally, take photos. Photograph unique markings, or anything that makes your pet different from similar-looking animals. Get a photo of you with them, too. These photos will be helpful if you are ever separated.

Emergencies are stressful. Do what you can to reduce the stress by preparing now. Find additional resources and ideas at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/emergency-and-disaster-preparedness.

Graphic created by Ready. You can find even more emergency preparedness resources at https://www.ready.gov/.

09/02/2026

Thank you to Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District for having us at their annual Canine Community Carnival this past Saturday! It was so fun to meet everyone (including all the dogs!) who stopped by our table to chat and try their hand (paw?) at Animal Services trivia.

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Your animals are counting on you to plan ahead for them. Find emergency preparedness tips and ideas for people with pets and livestock at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/emergency-and-disaster-preparedness.

Emergencies and natural disasters can happen at any time. Taking even a few steps to get prepared will help you feel more confident about getting through an emergency when one happens! Celebrate National Preparedness Month by watching this 5-minute video to see why preparing makes sense! Available in English and ASL, this video will share a few ways you and your family can get prepared today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D_MmRz8gsU