We've got some paw-some news to share with all our animal-loving friends.

Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to our rescue family, Leona Sandau, our new Assistant Director! With a heart full of love for animals and a wealth of experience, Leona is a purr-fect match for our team and our work to help animals live happier, healthier, and safer lives. Welcome to the HBPets team, Leona!

50% OFF SUMMER SALE!

All thrift shop inventory will be 50% off on Saturday, August 12 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - don't miss your chance to make your money go further! When you shop with us, not only are you able to find one-of-a-kind treasures while spending less of your hard-earned money, you're helping cats and dogs get the second chance at a happy ending. 50% OFF SALE: 1120 NE Lafayette Ave in McMinnville HOURS: Mo, Tu, Th Fri, and Sa 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Prefer online shopping? Check out our nearly 2,500 listings here: eBay and Poshmark!

Together, we can build a new shelter!

In order for HBPets to continue its critical work for decades to come, we must replace the almost-century-old buildings. Despite our best efforts, we can no longer patch issues as they arise. We need your help and together, we're confident it will happen. Our goal is to build a safe, efficient shelter that provides animals with room to exercise, temperature and noise control and ventilation, natural light, and welcoming areas for the public and potential adopters. Our staff, volunteers, the community, and most importantly the animals will all benefit from having a healthier, safer, and low stress environment. Maintenance costs will decrease, allowing HBPets to spend more money where it will have the most impact – helping animals! Here's a quick video explaining why a new shelter is vital.

Do you want to be part of our future while bringing our dream to reality? Learn more here!

$48 ADOPTION FEES? Mee-ow!

To celebrate our 48th Anniversary (and to find our dogs and cats homes!), the adoption fee for all animals over six months old has been reduced to $48 until August 31. Here are a few of our amazing animals who have been patiently waiting (for too long, in our opinion!) for their furever families: hbpets.org/adoptable-pets. We hope you take advantage of this special pricing (and that you'll buy some extra treats, toys, or a cozy bed with the money you'll be saving! Dogs are by appointment only. You can visit our cats from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Thursday - Saturday. To learn more about the adoption process and requirements, please visit hbpets.org/adoption-faqs. Please give our shelter team several days to respond to your phone or email messages because they have their hands full with all the animals we are housing. Our shelter is at 10601 SE Loop Rd, Dayton, OR 97114.

DOGS, BLUES, SPIRITS, & BBQ!

SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for THE event of the summer! Ewing Young Distillery, a woman-owned and operated distillery and working horse farm in the heart of Oregon's wine country, is hosting a fundraiser for HBPets from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 26th! Food, drinks, and pet photo sessions will be available for purchase with a percentage of proceeds donated to our rescue and rehabillitation efforts. Come feed your senses (and appetite!) at their idyllic location with Flying Barracuda BBQ, live blues music by The Rae Gordon Four, pet photo sessions with Audrey Ricks of Sunsets Unleashed, and HBPets-themed cocktails! This event is family-friendly and well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome - we hope to see you there! Suggested entry donation: $20 Ewing Young Distillery 18715 NE Highway 240 Newberg, Oregon 97132

The HBPets volunteer team is made up of kind, hard-working animal lovers who make a difference for our cats and dogs during every shift. If you have room in your heart (and schedule!), please consider offering your time and talents. There are several positions available at our Thrift Shop and Spay/Neuter Clinic; no matter which location, you'll be helping dogs and cats! You can download the application here.

AVAILABLE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC CHECK IN ASSISTANT: Thursday and every other Monday 7:30-9:30 am: assist in bringing patients and owners into the clinic, lifting cat carriers, walking dogs, customer service, and checking animal vital signs CLINIC CARETAKER: Mon 1:00-4:00 pm: General cleaning, sweeping, mopping, laundry, cleaning kennels, and assisting receptionist in taking pets/paperwork to cars CHECK-OUT ASSISTANT: Tuesday and every other Monday 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Assist in bringing patients and owners into the clinic or out to vehicles, walking dogs, and customer service THRIFT SHOP RETAIL SPECIALIST: variety of duties including customer service, cleaning, sorting and organizing items, holiday decorating, and cash register, etc. Mon 1:00-5:00 pm Tue & Sat: 10:00-1:00 pm Thu & Fri: 10:00-1:00 pm Download the volunteer application here!

Something to smile about!

Since opening in late 2017, the HBPets Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic has provided over 34,000 services to dogs, cats, and even rabbbits and rats, including 15,896 spay/neuter surgeries, 3,170 microchips, and 15,004 vaccines! We are extremely proud of our dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly each day to reduce pet overpopulation and help animals live happier, healthier and safer lives. According to The Humane Society of the United States, approximately 80% of the 3 million animals euthanized every year in shelters are healthy and could have been adopted into new homes.” Spay/neuter programs are a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation and help healthy, adoptable cats and dogs find families to love and care for them.  It’s because of the generosity we receive from our community that our work continues; for that, we're deeply grateful and honored. Please be part of the solution, and spay and neuter your pets.

Learn more about the services available at our clinic here.

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