Stray & Lost Animal Program
DoveLewis is not a shelter, and we are not able to receive healthy stray animals. Please read the information below carefully before bringing a stray animal to our 24/7 ER.
When to bring a stray animal to DoveLewis
If the animal you found meets all three of the following criteria, please bring them to DoveLewis:
- The animal need emergency medical care.
- The animal was found in Multnomah or Washington County.
- Your county’s animal services are closed.
For after-hours support in Clark County, contact Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center at (360) 635-5302 or 311 to request officer assistance.
If the Animal Is Healthy
If the animal does not need emergency medical care, DoveLewis is not able to admit them. The most helpful next steps are to:
- Contact your county animal services.
- Keep the animal comfortable and safe until county animal services are available to help.
- Take steps to reunite the animal with their family.
Thank you for helping ensure every animal gets the right care in the right place.
More Resources
Multnomah County - Found a Pet?
Multnomah County Animal Services has information for good Samaritans. Get tips for finding owners and what to do if you've found a kitten or a rabbit.
Washington County - Found a Pet?
One of Washington County's focuses is helping reunite lost pets with their owners. Follow these steps to increase the chances of reuniting a pet with its family.
Clark County - Found a Pet?
If you find a pet in your neighborhood, it's your responsibility to notify Animal Control and the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) so we can help locate its family. For after-hours support, contact Pacific Northwest Pet ER & Specialty Center at (360) 635-5302 or 311 to request officer assistance.
Clackamas County - Report a Lost or Found Pet
If you have found a pet, including a cat, use Clackamas County's listing to help reunite the animal with its family.
