Clatsop Animal Assistance

11/17/2025

Success Story Sunday! 🎉♥️🥹

The first things we noticed about Ellen were her petite frame and her demure nature. We had been without a dog for three years. And after sharing our home with three successive Newfoundlands, it was a new experience to be attracted to a small dog. We began to think maybe, just maybe, this Border Collie/Plotthound blend could be our new companion. We took her home to foster and fell in love.
Despite living in less than ideal conditions for her first year, she surprised us with her joy for life and her sweet affection. She was a quiet watcher, and communicated almost solely with her bright brown eyes. After we adopted her, it wasn’t long before she surprised us again with the comical side of her personality. When she isn’t sitting up like a person, watching dog television from her very own chair, she is looking at us with human-like expressions.
Outdoors, she runs circles around the house and in the yard with ecstatic abandon. When she is tired after playing, she loves to snooze on her back with her feet in the air.
As I write this, trying to describe her antics, she is entertaining herself by tossing a tennis ball in the air and then chasing it. Did I mention we are in love?

11/14/2025

KITTENS! 🐾⚾️ We’ve got a championship team of kittens ready to hit home runs to your hearts. Maury, P*e Wee, Mookie, Joe D., and Jackie are a team of kittens looking to be the next World Series winners in their very own homes. Fun kitten antics, cuddle snuggles, and a best friend to go all 9 innings with - these kittens are the golden glove real deals. Come meet your next MVP at the shelter today! Link in bio for more details.

11/14/2025

KITTENS! 🐾

We've got a championship team of kittens ready to hit home runs to your hearts. Maury, P*e Wee, Mookie, Joe D., and Jackie are a team of kittens looking to be the next World Series winners in their very own homes. Fun kitten antics, cuddle snuggles, and a best friend to go all 9 innings with - these kittens are the golden glove real deals. Come meet your next MVP at the shelter today! ⚾️♥️

For about this all-star team: Maury, P*e Wee, Mookie, Joe D., and Jackie - follow the link. https://clatsopcounty.animalshelternet.com

The shelter is open 9:30 to 4:00 Tuesday through Saturday, closed 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch. You can also fill out an application here: https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/media/16441. Be sure to date it next to the signature line (applications are reviewed in the order they are received) and put the name of the animal you are interested in at the top. You can then save the application to your computer and email it to [email protected] or print it and deliver it directly to the shelter.

Adoption Fees:
Dogs: $125 for dogs younger than ten years and $60 for dogs ten or older.
Cats: $90 for cats younger than ten years; $30 for cats ten years or older.
Bonded pair (emotional attachment to each other) are available for the single price.

11/14/2025

We’re excited to share that the talented art students at Clatsop Community College are working on a special mural for our new Intake and Enrichment Room at the Clatsop County Animal Shelter. 🎨🐾

This new room will give animals a quiet place to decompress when they first arrive in our care, and provide a space to work with pets away from the noise and stress of the main shelter.

This project was made possible by a generous donor who believes in CAA’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome pets in Clatsop County.

We are so grateful for our community and their ongoing dedication to the animals we serve. ❤️

11/12/2025

PUPPIES! Our “Cereal” puppies are so very ready for their forever homes! 🐾🥣

These adorable 3-month-old Black Mouth Cur mixes are full of spunky, happy puppy energy and can’t wait to bring the fun to their new families. Follow the link below to submit an adoption application — and find your new best friend! ♥️

https://clatsopcounty.animalshelternet.com/adoption_search.cfm

Pet meet and greets are by appointment, so if you’d like to meet a puppy, call the shelter at 503-861-7387 or stop by the lobby to set up a time. The shelter is open 9:30 to 4:00 Tuesday through Saturday, closed 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch. You can also fill out an application here: https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/media/16441. Be sure to date it next to the signature line (applications are reviewed in the order they are received) and put the name of the animal you are interested in at the top. You can then save the application to your computer and email it to [email protected] or print it and deliver it directly to the shelter.

Adoption Fees:
Dogs: $125 for dogs younger than ten years and $60 for dogs ten or older.
Cats: $90 for cats younger than ten years; $30 for cats ten years or older.
Bonded Pair (emotional attachment to each other) are available for the single price.

11/11/2025

🐾💛 Meet Emerald (Emmy) — The Kitty With a Heart of Gold 💛🐾

Emmy is a 5-year-old sweetheart who’s equal parts curious, playful, and endlessly loving. She’ll happily follow you around just to be near you — and if you sit down, she’ll probably climb right into your lap.

This gorgeous girl doesn’t just want affection… she gives it. Emmy’s the kind of cat who makes every day feel softer, calmer, and a little more full of love.

✨ What she’s dreaming of:

A cozy home, a sunny window, and someone who will love her back as much as she loves them.

Come meet Emerald (Emmy) at Clatsop County Animal Shelter — she’s ready to fill your home (and your heart) with purrs and joy.

https://clatsopcounty.animalshelternet.com/adoption_animal_details.cfm?AnimalUID=344430

11/11/2025

TARA is the KMUN, 949 The Bridge, The Astorian, Classic Hits 94.3 KRKZ Pet of The Week for November 10th.

Tara is an intelligent, silly lady who enjoys prancing around the play yard and chasing a few balls. Tara is a German Shepherd/Labrador retriever mix with gorgeous markings—camel-tan highlighting her coal-black, silky coat and white frosting. She's a medium-sized, elegant lady who is light on her feet and eager to go for walks with you. She joins our playgroup and does well with other dogs. After a walk or round of playtime, she tends to enjoy lying down to watch the world go by, a napping hero. ♥️

https://clatsopcounty.animalshelternet.com/adoption_animal_details.cfm?AnimalUID=275569

Pet meet and greets are by appointment, so if you’d like to meet Tara, call the shelter at 503-861-7387 or stop by the lobby to set up a time. The shelter is open 9:30 to 4:00 Tuesday through Saturday, closed 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch. You can also fill out an application here: https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/media/16441. Be sure to date it next to the signature line (applications are reviewed in the order they are received) and put the name of the animal you are interested in at the top. You can then save the application to your computer and email it to [email protected] or print it and deliver it directly to the shelter.

Adoption Fees:
Dogs: $125 for dogs younger than ten years and $60 for dogs ten or older.
Cats: $90 for cats younger than ten years; $30 for cats ten years or older.
Bonded Pair (emotional attachment to each other) are available for the single price

11/07/2025

🖤🤍Aunt Bee is a darling black and white kitty with a super boopable pink and black nose. She's young and cuddly, and her coat is very soft. She likes people, playing with her sister, Minerva, and cuddling after a good play session. Aunt Bee and her sister Minerva, are staying with our friends at Riverdog Astoria (1389 Duane St), so stop by to meet them and then get ready to open your heart and home to this fun-loving and sweet feline friend.

More about Aunt Bee: https://clatsopcounty.animalshelternet.com/adoption_animal_details.cfm?AnimalUID=342568

The shelter is open 9:30 to 4:00 Tuesday through Saturday, closed 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch. You can also fill out an application here: https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/media/16441. Be sure to date it next to the signature line (applications are reviewed in the order they are received) and put the name of the animal you are interested in at the top. You can then save the application to your computer and email it to [email protected] or print it and deliver it directly to the shelter.

Adoption Fees:
Dogs: $125 for dogs younger than ten years and $60 for dogs ten or older.
Cats: $90 for cats younger than ten years; $30 for cats ten years or older.
Bonded pair (emotional attachment to each other) are available for the single price.

11/06/2025

🎉 The 2025 Happy Tails Virtual Fundraiser is now LIVE!
Help support Clatsop Animal Assistance and improve the lives of homeless pets in Clatsop County, Oregon. 💕
Every donation—big or small—makes a difference for the animals we serve.
Thank you for believing in them, and in us. 🐾

2025 has been an extraordinary year for Clatsop Animal Assistance. With a 24% increase in shelter intakes, CAA has stepped up to provide resources—specialty ...

11/05/2025

What’s better than a cozy nap? 💤💤

The cats at the shelter recently got an upgrade — new cat portals in their kennels! These portals connect two spaces, giving each cat separate areas for sleeping, eating, and using the litter box. The result? Less stress and healthier, happier cats.

Clatsop Animal Assistance is proud to support the animals at the Clatsop County Animal Shelter. Projects like this are made possible through donations, helping CAA continue its non-profit mission to improve the lives of pets in Clatsop County Oregon. ♥️

11/04/2025

🖤 Meet Ravin – The Sweetest Little Shadow 🖤

This adorable 3-month-old kitten is full of life, love, and endless purrs. Ravin loves to play with his brother, chase his toys, and then curl up in your lap for a cuddle session. His shiny black coat and bright eyes make him look like a tiny panther — but his heart is pure sweetness.

Black cats are often overlooked, but anyone who’s loved one knows they’re absolute magic. ✨ Ravin is gentle, social, and ready to bring joy (and good luck!) to his forever home.

🐾 Age: ~3 months

🐾 Personality: Playful, cuddly, purr-machine

🐾 Bonus: Gets along great with other cats!

If you’ve been thinking about adding a kitten to your life — come meet Ravin at the Clatsop County Animal Shelter today. You’ll fall in love instantly. 💕

https://clatsopcounty.animalshelternet.com/adoption_animal_details.cfm?AnimalUID=342714

The shelter is open 9:30 to 4:00 Tuesday through Saturday, closed 12:30 to 1:30 for lunch. You can also fill out an application here: https://www.clatsopcounty.gov/media/16441. Be sure to date it next to the signature line (applications are reviewed in the order they are received) and put the name of the animal you are interested in at the top. You can then save the application to your computer and email it to [email protected] or print it and deliver it directly to the shelter.

Adoption Fees:
Dogs: $125 for dogs younger than ten years and $60 for dogs ten or older.
Cats: $90 for cats younger than ten years; $30 for cats ten years or older.
Bonded pair (emotional attachment to each other) are available for the single price.