Portland Pooch - Your Guide to the Portland Dog Scene

We're happy to announce our Dog-Friendly Lodging Guide is now online. Covering all of Oregon and parts of SW Washington, the guide is divided into 8 sections. We have the first 5 sections complete, and will be bringing the remaining 3 sections online in the next couple of weeks. Bear with us as we put the finishing touches on the guide, and do let us know if you see any inaccuracies. Should you notice that your favorite dog-friendly hotel is not listed, feel free to drop us an email and we'll check it out. Happy trails...happy tails!!

Tivoli was abandoned and left to die near Prineville, OR in 2008. He was found on the side of the road banged up pretty bad with burns over 90% of his body. He has since made a miraculous recovery and is now looking for his forever home. He's currently living at The Humane Society of the Ochocos. If you know someone who would make a good parent for this big sweetheart of a dog, contact the humane society at 541-447-7178. For more info and to see some videos of Tivioli, visit his website at http://adopttivi.webs.com. [Jan 31, 2010]

It's the time of year again...time for the Rose City Classic Series of Dog Shows. The show is one of the largest and most successful dog events in the United States. It spans 5 days, starting on Jan 20 with 20 specialty (single breed) shows and continuing with four days of all-breed dog shows, obedience (including Rally) and agility trials. Spectator tickets are $10 per day. Families pay $20/day (up to 5). For more info, visit the Rose City Classic website. [Jan 4, 2010]

This week the Oregon Humane Society responded to 2 separate incidents involving hundreds of neglected dogs. The first rescue occurred in Eastern Oregon, in the small town of Princeton, where OHS rescued 79 dogs that were living outside in horrendous conditions (in old oil drums and in underground holes). The second rescue occurred in Tillamook, OR where 98 rat terriers were rescued after a local breeder agreed to surrender her dogs. This is the largest rescue in such a short period of time that OHS has ever performed, and they are in need of your support as their shelter is strained to capacity. Visit the OHS Website for details on how you can help. [Dec 9, 2009]

Local organization Project POOCH has made it to the "final four" of Rachael Ray's canine competition, Mutt Madness. Based on the NCAA March Madness, the bracket-style competition asks that voters select their favorite shelter. The top prize is $50,000; second prize is $25,000. To help support this local rescue group, go to http://www.rachaelray.com/pets/muttmadness/index.php and cast your vote for Project POOCH! For every week that Project POOCH remains in the competition, $1000 is earned for their program. To learn more about Project Pooch, visit their website. [Nov 19, 2009]

Gabriel Park & Bark is celebrating the Grand Opening of their new doggy daycare/boarding facility this Saturday (11/21). People and dogs are welcome to stop by and take a tour of their new facilities and enjoy refreshments. There will be a raffle for a free week pass of doggy daycare, and ALL attendees at the Grand Opening will receive a coupon to use for a FREE DAY of doggy daycare. Visit our event calendar for more details on these events and others. [Nov 18, 2009]

To celebrate their 2 year anniversary, The Pixie Project is hosting a fun, casual evening of cocktails, wine, delicious food, and silent & live auctions this Saturday (11/14). All proceeds from the evening will benefit their non-profit pet adoption services. Visit http://www.pixieproject.org/events or call (503) 542-3432 to purchase tickets. Event admission $40. Visit our event calendar for more details on these events and others. [Nov 9, 2009]

For the rest of October, the Oregon Humane Society is having its Howlin' for Halloween Pet Adoption Promotion. All pets that have orange, black or orange/black colors in their coats have their adoption fees reduced by 31% for the entire month of October. For more details on adopting a pet from the Oregon Humane Society, visit the OHS Adoption page or call (503) 285-7722. Visit our event calendar for more details on these events and others. [Oct 26, 2009]

Dogtoberfest is happening this Saturday (10/24) at Ross Park in Vancouver. Festivities include: Adoptable Dog Fashion Show, Doggie Costume Contest, Doggie Olympics, Best Dog Trick Contest, Prizes, Lure Coursing, Micro-Chipping, FREE Nail Clipping, Professional Photographer, Vendors, Pet experts and Much More...Free Admission, please bring pet food donation for AniMeals. Visit our event calendar for more details on these events and others. [Oct 21, 2009]

Animal Aid's 5th Annual Bet for Pets Casino night & Auction is happening this Saturday, October 17th, at the World Forestry Center. Once again this very special event is emceed by Kim Maus of KPTV! Try your luck at the gaming tables and be first to snap-up some great auction values, all benefiting homeless and in-need animals. Visit our event calendar for more details on these events and others. [Oct 12, 2009]

On the second Saturday of each month, the Red Lizard Running Club opens up their Saturday morning run in Lake Oswego to some new four-legged friends. Volunteers from Multnomah County Animal Shelter transport some highly adoptable dogs that could benefit from a little exercise. This is a great opportunity for people seeking a walking/jogging/running companion to "take them for a test drive". Visit our event calendar for more details on these events and others. [Oct 5, 2009]

This Thursday (10/1), the Hotel Monaco and Spot Magazine are hosting the Mutt Mixers Wicked Halloween Costume Contest, featuring celebrity judges Daria and Mitch of The Buzz. Stop by the hotel to meet a great bunch of pets and their people, enjoy a bite and a beverage, grab some goodie bags and giveaways, and help a good cause. Four-legged friends welcome. Visit our event calendar for more details on these events and others. [Sept 29, 2009]