The Northeast Portland nonprofit expects to hit that mark between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday for the third straight year. Last year, the society recorded 11,521 adoptions, a record since the current shelter on Northeast Columbia Boulevard opened in 2000.
"We adopt more pets from our shelter on Columbia Boulevard than any other single facility on the West Coast," said Sharon Harmon, the society's executive director. "We're one of the busiest humane societies in the nation, thanks in large part to the compassion of this community."
The society has slashed adoption fees by 50 percent or more to empty its kennels and clear out other animal areas. Fees, which include spaying or neutering, initial shots and microchips, range from $50 for a dog aged 1 year or older to $12 for an adult cat. Puppies, which are not discounted, still cost $200 to $400.
About 85 animals are up for adoption, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and a hamster. The resident who's been at the society the longest is Mittens, a short-haired black-and-white cat, 7 years old. She's been at the shelter since Oct. 5. Kelso, a 5-year-old Springer spaniel mix, arrived Nov. 6, making him the longest current canine resident.?
Society staff hope they find homes soon.
The shelter, located at 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd., is open for adoptions from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday.
-- Lynne Terry
Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/12/oregon_humane_society_gearing.html
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