The 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.
The Portland Animal Welfare Team is a grassroots, volunteer-powered nonprofit that provides vital veterinary services, pet supplies, and wrap-around support for over 3,500 Portland-area families per year. We aid individuals living on the streets, in transitional shelters or government housing, as well as those facing temporary financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their pets.
For many of our clients, home is where their beloved companion animal is.
PAW Team provides veterinary care through a robust medical program including essential wellness, vaccinations, parasite prevention, medication, management of some chronic conditions, food, pet supplies, and so much more. We have no veterinarians on staff and rely on the generous time and energy of a network of volunteers to help power our clinics.
These essential services keep pets happy and healthy and with the people that love them the most.
2025 Stats
200
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0
2024 Stats
2,152
APPOINTMENTS PROVIDED
220
SPAY/NEUTER SURGERIES
1,300
VOLUNTEER VET HOURS
55,125
POUNDS OF DRY FOOD DISTRIBUTED
PAW Team 2026 Quarterly Closures
PAW Team closes to the public once per quarter to allow time for administrative projects and staff training.
During a closure week, our clinic will be closed for medical appointments, and prescription pick-ups. The Pet Food and Supply Bank is closed during these dates as well. Please plan ahead.
April 6 - April 12; reopening Tuesday, April 14
June 29 - July 6; reopening Tuesday, July 7
September 21 - September 27; reopening Tuesday, September 29
December 21 - January 4; reopening Tuesday, January 5