Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter

08/11/2026

Our column in the August edition of the Beaverton Resource Guide focuses on animal enrichment. We use enrichment activities like puzzle feeders, toys and playgroups at our shelter to improve the behavioral and physical health of the animals temporarily staying with us. Do you offer enrichment to your pets at home?

Read the short article at https://beavertonresourceguide.com/enrich-your-pets-life-to-keep-them-happy-and-maybe-prevent-some-problems-too/.

Pictured is a cat at our shelter receiving enrichment in the form of a Churu cat treat on a lick mat.

08/10/2026

Tino (pictured) was one of 15 dogs and four cats reunited with their families at our shelter last week! We also transferred four dogs and 20 cats/kittens to partner organizations for eventual adoption, and adopted out one dog to its finder after no owner came forward. Thank you for your continued support of Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter!

08/07/2026

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.

08/06/2026

Tino was just reunited with his family at our shelter! Our staff was able to help Tino get back home using the information connected to his microchip. We hope this reunion reminds you to register your pet's chip and update the contact information associated with it.

We're so glad Tino is back with the people who know and love him!

08/06/2026

The current wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are a reminder to be prepared for emergencies. And your pets are counting on you to have a plan for them when disaster strikes! Thank you to The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center for these preparedness reminders and resources.

Emergencies and unexpected disruptions can take many forms, from severe weather and power outages to wildfires, earthquakes, and public health emergencies. Whatever the circumstances, your pets should always be included in your household emergency plan. A little preparation now can make it easier to act quickly when the unexpected happens.

For more emergency planning tips and an interactive checklist, visit: https://www.amcny.org/pet_health_library/emergency-kit-checklist/

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Las emergencias y las situaciones inesperadas pueden presentarse de muchas formas, desde fenómenos meteorológicos extremos y cortes de electricidad hasta incendios forestales, terremotos y emergencias de salud pública. Sean cuales sean las circunstancias, las mascotas siempre deben estar incluidas en el plan de emergencia de su hogar. Prepararse con anticipación puede facilitar una respuesta rápida ante cualquier imprevisto.

Consulta los comentarios para ver la gráfica en español.

08/06/2026

Sixteen-year-old senior pup Sally was reunited with her person today at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter!

08/05/2026

Protect yourself and your animals from harmful wildfire smoke. Bring pets indoors with you and stay inside as much as possible. Be sure to keep windows closed. Keep any necessary potty walks short.

Find additional tips to keep pets and livestock safe on Oregon Veterinary Medical Association's website at https://www.oregonvma.org/care-health/companion-animals/disaster-preparedness/wildfire-smoke-animals.

08/05/2026

Jax was reunited with his family this afternoon at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter. We love seeing lost pets head back home with their people!

08/04/2026

Wildfire smoke and hot weather are affecting our area. Washington County has opened additional severe weather shelters in Hillsboro and Tigard for people who need a place to go so that they are indoors during these uncomfortable and potentially dangerous conditions. Pets can join their owners at these shelters!

Washington County opens additional severe weather shelter capacity from noon today, Aug. 4, through noon Thursday, Aug. 6

Shelters will remain open 24 hours throughout the severe weather event. Hot meals are provided for guests, no one will be turned away, and domestic pets are okay (but please be prepared to work with shelter staff as locations individual pet policies may vary).

To access these shelter beds, people experiencing homelessness can walk up to one of the locations listed below:

Project Homeless Connect Access Center
1440 SE 21st Ave, Hillsboro, OR
Accessible via TriMet route number 57
Shelter Operator: Project Homeless Connect Washington County

Just Compassion Access Center
12264 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
Accessible via TriMet route numbers 12 and 43
Shelter Operator: Just Compassion of East Washington County

For more info click here: wcor.us/SevereWeatherShelter

08/04/2026

Smoke from wildfires is causing poor air quality in the Portland area right now. These pollutants can cause health problems for both people and animals. Keeping pets indoors will reduce their exposure.

Learn more about protecting pets and livestock from wildfire smoke at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/em-9897-how-protect-pets-livestock-wildfire-smoke. (Thank you to OSU Extension for this resource!)

Wildfires occur every year and the resulting smoky conditions pose health risks for both humans and animals. Here's how to take care of pets and livestock when wildfire smoke creates unhealthy air quality.