Portland Animal Welfare Team

Known for

• houselessness support

  “Portland Animal Welfare Team saves lives, alleviates suffering, and keeps pets and people together by providing veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing houselessness or extreme poverty.”

• volunteer powered

  “We have no veterinarians on staff and rely on the generous time and energy of a network of volunteers to help power our clinics.”

• no emergency care

  “PAW Team does not provide emergency, urgent care, or financial assistance services.”

• no walk-ins

  “PAW Team does not offer walk-in care or same day appointments.”

Services

About

Portland Animal Welfare Team is a grassroots, volunteer-powered nonprofit providing vital veterinary services, pet supplies, and wrap-around support for over 4,300 Portland-area families per year. The clinic offers essential wellness, vaccinations, parasite prevention, medication, and management of some chronic conditions for cats and dogs. They explicitly state they do not provide emergency, urgent care, or walk-in services, and rely on a network of volunteer veterinarians.

What people say

Praised for providing free, compassionate veterinary care and essential supplies to pet owners facing financial hardship or homelessness. The volunteer staff is consistently described as dedicated, kind, and deeply caring toward both animals and their owners.

Hours