Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter

06/15/2026

Bandit was reunited with his family today at our shelter! He was so excited to see his person that it was tough to get him to stand still for a photo. But, we eventually got Bandit's attention for split second, and we were rewarded with this pic of his sweet face.

06/15/2026

Jack, pictured here, was one of 14 dogs reunited with their families last week at our shelter! We also transferred 16 dogs/puppies and 11 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!

06/13/2026

It’s going to be hot over the next few days! Keep your pet safe with these tips:

- Make sure your pet always has access to fresh, clean drinking water and shelter. Bringing your pet indoors with you is best.

- Never leave a pet in a car. Car interiors can reach deadly temperatures in a matter of minutes even in the shade, even with the windows cracked.

- Take your dog out during the cooler parts of the day, keep walks short, and avoid asphalt if possible. If you must walk your dog on cement or asphalt, test the temperature of the surface first. If the pavement is too hot for your bare hand or foot, then it’s too hot for your dog.

- Watch for symptoms of overheating, such as difficulty breathing and weakness. Contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital immediately if you think your pet may be overheating.

Find additional hot weather resources and helpful tips at www.StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com.

06/13/2026

Sawyer was reunited with his family at our shelter today! We love helping lost dog get back home to the people who know and love them.

06/12/2026

Two pet-friendly cooling centers will be available in Washington County as temperatures warm up over the next few days. Find a complete list of cooling locations, as well as other hot weather resources, at www.StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com.

Pets can join their owners at:

Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th St.
Beaverton, OR 97005

Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd.
Tigard, OR 97223

Be prepared to work with staff on any pet-related policies they have in place to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Thank you for being respectful of spaces in the libraries where pets are not allowed.

(Pictured is Dom, sporting his summer look! This cutie was adopted from our shelter and is doing well in his home.)

06/12/2026

Planning to beat the heat with a visit to a lake, river or the coast this weekend? If you’ll be taking your dog with you, take time now to learn more about where there might be dangerous algae blooms, contaminated water, rip currents, or other potential hazards like wildlife or garbage that could harm your pet.

If you’re taking your pet on a boat, keep them safer by putting them in a brightly colored life vest specifically made for animals.

View current algae bloom advisories on the Oregon Health Authority’s website: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/healthyenvironments/recreation/harmfulalgaeblooms/pages/blue-greenalgaeadvisories.aspx

Thank you to the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) for this graphic about harmful algae blooms. The OVMA also has information about toxic algae on there website at https://www.oregonvma.org/toxic-algae-advisories.

06/11/2026

In case you’re wondering… Jack was pretty quiet while at our shelter. 🤫 We loved meeting this cute senior Chihuahua, but we’re so glad we could reunite him with his family the same day he arrived at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter!

We hope the singing career works out for you, little guy! 🎤🎤🎤

06/11/2026

We will open at 2 p.m. this Friday, June 12 due to a staff training taking place earlier in the day.

For urgent concerns, please call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111. Animal emergencies such as abuse in progress should be reported by calling 911.

If you have a non-urgent concern or question, we will be happy to assist you when we open at 2:00 p.m.

Visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com at any time to report a lost or found animal, view stray pets located at the shelter, license your dog online, and more.

06/10/2026

As temperatures rise over the coming days, please check on friends, family and neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat to make sure they (and their pets!) are staying cool.

Temperatures are forecasted to be more than 90°F for multiple days from Saturday through Monday. Our bodies are not used to hot weather, and this early-season heat could lead to illness. Know the signs of heat illness and what to do if you see someone with symptoms. Check in regularly with family, friends and neighbors who are vulnerable to heat, especially if they live alone, are older or don't have AC. Learn more: staycoolwashingtoncounty.com

06/10/2026

Now is the time to start preparing pets for Fourth of July fireworks and festivities!

Make sure pets have ID, set up safe spaces/dens for cats and dogs (and help them get comfortable in those spaces now), and call your veterinarian this week if you want to discuss medication or other ideas for keeping your animals calm.

For more ideas on how to prepare, visit our Fourth of July Pet Safety page at bit.ly/4thjulypetsafety.