Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter

08/29/2025

We will be closed to the public on Monday, September 1 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!

08/29/2025

Thank you to Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District for having us at their annual Canine Community Carnival this past Sunday! 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.

08/29/2025

Just a friendly reminder to... SCOOP THAT P**P!

Cleaning up your dog’s p**p isn’t just the neighborly thing to do – Washington County code requires it.

Pet waste is unpleasant to step in and can contain parasites or bacteria that may be harmful to both animals and people.

08/28/2025

We get the cutest visitors! Duke's family recently moved to the area, so they brought him in today to get his very first Washington County dog license!

While he was visiting us, one of our staff members scanned Duke for a microchip so we could connect his chip number to his license number in our system. This will help us get him back home quickly if he ever shows back up at our shelter as a lost dog.

You can learn more about dog licensing in our county at www.WashingtonCountyDogLicense.com.

08/28/2025

Harmful algae blooms can be deadly for pets and livestock. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/harmful-algal-blooms/prevention/preventing-pet-and-livestock-illnesses.html.

If your pet gets into scummy, discolored or foul smelling water, don’t let them lick their fur, and rinse them off with tap water right away. Algal and cyanobacterial toxins could be in the water, which are harmful to animals if ingested. Call a vet right away if your pet seems sick.

Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/harmful-algal-blooms/prevention/preventing-pet-and-livestock-illnesses.html

08/26/2025

Cody was reunited with his family yesterday at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter! We are so happy this 16-year-old senior pup is back home with the people who know and love him.

08/26/2025

Happy to everyone, but especially to all the cuties with Washington County dog licenses!

(Pictured, three cuties. Not pictured, the many other cuties with licenses.)

08/25/2025

It may be hard to see, but there's a very cute black cat in that box. 🐈‍⬛We were so happy we could reunite Osita with her with her family earlier today at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter!

08/25/2025

Thor, Angel and Daisy (pictured) were just three of the 19 dogs reunited with their people last week at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter! We also reunited a bird named “Moose” with his owner, and transferred seven dogs and 18 cats to partner organizations for eventual adoption. Thank you for your continued support!

08/24/2025

It will continue to be hot today. If you see someone who needs shelter, there are severe weather shelters available. Pets are welcome at these two locations (as well as all Multnomah County shelters), but please be prepared to work with staff on policies so that everyone stays safe. Find additional resources for staying cool at www.StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com.

🚨 Severe Weather Alert – Cooling & Shelter Resources 🚨

Due to dangerous weather conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters to provide safe refuge for unhoused neighbors during this extreme heat event.

📍 Blanton Street Building
20665 SW Blanton St, Aloha, OR
Front building closest to Blanton St., entrance near flagpole
Accessible via TriMet #57, #88
Shelter Operator: Project Homeless Connect

📍 Just Compassion Access Center
12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
Accessible via TriMet #52, #76, #78
Shelter Operator: Just Compassion

✅ Shelters will remain open 24/7 throughout the severe weather event.
✅ Meals provided – no one will be turned away.
✅ Domestic pets are welcome (please work with staff on policies).

📞 If you see someone unsheltered and in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
📞 For non-emergencies/welfare checks, call 503-629-0111.
📞 To help someone get transportation to shelter, call 503-846-4722.

Stay safe, check on your neighbors, and share this information widely. ❤️

08/22/2025

Our next Animal Services Academy is coming up on Saturday, August 30! Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/washco-animal-academy.

Registration is now open for our next session of the Animal Services Academy!

The goal of the Animal Services Academy is to help community members understand how Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter work, as well as to empower you to share animal-related resources and information with your friends, neighbors and online networks. If interested, Academy attendees can also apply to volunteer with us! Volunteer opportunities are available on an as-needed basis, when a shift or opportunity becomes available.

The 2025 Animal Services Academy will take place on Saturday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to noon in Downtown Hillsboro.

This free training covers everything from what happens to animals while they are at the shelter to how you can personally help get lost pets back home. We’ll also talk about the work Animal Services Officers do, how we collaborate with other local organizations, veterinary medicine in animal shelters, and disaster preparedness for pet owners.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/washco-animal-academy. Space is limited, so don’t delay!

08/22/2025

It is going to be very hot over the next few days. Take steps to keep both you and your animals safe. Find a list of cooling locations and other resources at www.StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com.

Today is going to be dangerously hot. Skip the yard work and outdoor workout . Catch a movie, go bowling, walk around an indoor mall, or visit your local library. A few hours in air conditioning can make a big difference www.StayCoolWashingtonCounty.com