Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter

09/04/2026

We will be closed to the public on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Even when we are closed, you can visit www.WashingtonCountyPets.com to report a lost or found animal, view stray pets located at the shelter, license your dog online, and more!

09/04/2026

Check out this important reminder from our friends at Oregon Humane Society about the importance of thinking critically when you see an emotional video online. We are grateful to live in a community where so many people care about animals. We don't want you to be taken advantage of, or harmed by, a scammer who is using a fake video, photo or story.

09/03/2026

There's still time to sign up for our next Animal Services Academy taking place on September 12! Learn more and register at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/animal-services-academy.

Interested in helping pets in Washington County? Join us for our next Animal Services Academy on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in downtown Hillsboro.

The goal of this free training is to help community members understand how Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter work, as well as to empower people to share animal-related resources and information with friends, neighbors and online networks. Attending the Academy is also the first step for those interested in volunteering with us!

Learn more and register at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/animal-services-academy.

09/03/2026

September is . Take time this month to prepare yourself and your animals for a possible disaster or emergency.

Do these things now:

• Learn about potential risks in your area (wildfires, floods, etc.) and sign up for emergency alerts at www.publicalerts.org.

• Prepare to take your pets with you if you need to evacuate. Identify locations that may be able to house both you AND your animals, like pet-friendly hotels or the home of a friend or family member. Not all emergency shelters accept animals.

• Train dogs and cats to come when called and get them used to being in a crate. During an evacuation, pets may need to stay in crates and carriers longer than usual.

• Get to know your neighbors now. Work with your neighbors to make a plan for your animals (and theirs!) if an evacuation is ordered and either of you isn’t home and can’t return to get your pets.

• Create and maintain emergency supply kits for your pets.

• Keep your pets’ vaccines up to date. In an emergency, your pets may need to go to a home with other animals or stay at a temporary shelter. Plan now to help protect them from disease.

• Check that your pets’ tags and microchips have correct information, and that your dogs are licensed. If your pets are not yet microchipped, talk with your veterinarian about this permanent form of identification.

• Finally, take photos. Photograph unique markings, or anything that makes your pet different from similar-looking animals. Get a photo of you with them, too. These photos will be helpful if you are ever separated.

Emergencies are stressful. Do what you can to reduce the stress by preparing now. Find additional resources and ideas at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/emergency-and-disaster-preparedness.

Graphic created by Ready. You can find even more emergency preparedness resources at https://www.ready.gov/.

09/02/2026

Thank you to Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District for having us at their annual Canine Community Carnival this past Saturday! It was so fun to meet everyone (including all the dogs!) who stopped by our table to chat and try their hand (paw?) at Animal Services trivia.

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Your animals are counting on you to plan ahead for them. Find emergency preparedness tips and ideas for people with pets and livestock at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/emergency-and-disaster-preparedness.

Emergencies and natural disasters can happen at any time. Taking even a few steps to get prepared will help you feel more confident about getting through an emergency when one happens! Celebrate National Preparedness Month by watching this 5-minute video to see why preparing makes sense! Available in English and ASL, this video will share a few ways you and your family can get prepared today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D_MmRz8gsU

09/01/2026

Harmful algae blooms can make people and animals sick. To learn more and to check if an advisory has been issued or lifted for a specific area, visit healthoregon.org/hab. But remember, not all bodies of water are monitored. When in doubt, stay out!

OHA recommends keeping dogs on a leash near water where harmful algae blooms may be present.

Dogs can get extremely ill and even die within hours of exposure to cyanotoxins by drinking the water, licking their fur, or eating the toxins from floating mats or dried crusts along the shore.

This is regardless of whether a recreational use health advisory in place.

Remember, “When in doubt, stay out!”

To learn more and to check if an advisory has been issued or lifted for a specific water body, visit healthoregon.org/hab

08/31/2026

Taquito (pictured) was one of 13 dogs who were reunited with their families last week at our shelter! We also reunited one cat with their human, and transferred eight dogs and six cats/kittens to partner organizations for eventual adoption. Thank you for your continued support of Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter!

08/29/2026

We’re at the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Canine Community Carnival at THPRD Garden Home Recreation Center this morning! Come say hi between 9 a.m. and noon. 🐶

08/27/2026

Want to learn how you can help pets in Washington County? Join us for our next Animal Services Academy on Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to noon in downtown Hillsboro.

The goal of this free training is to help community members understand how Washington County Animal Services and the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter work, as well as to empower people to share animal-related resources and information with friends, neighbors and online networks. Attending the Academy is also the first step for those interested in volunteering with us!

Learn more and register at https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/animal-services/animal-services-academy.