Pioneer Humane Society / PAWS

517 Southeast 3rd Street Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Dogs & Cats
Pioneer Humane Society / PAWS animal shelter in Pendleton, OR
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Today
  3. Wednesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  4. Thursday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  5. Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  6. Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Pioneer Humane Society / PAWS in Pendleton, OR

Pioneer Humane Society/PAWS is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 animal shelter serving Pendleton, Oregon, located about 150 miles northeast of Spokane, WA. Founded in 1975 by a group of compassionate citizens, it operates as a no-kill facility dedicated to helping homeless, lost, and at-risk animals in Umatilla County, guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, a small paid staff, and many volunteers. The shelter maintains a contract with the City of Pendleton to care for and find homes for impounded stray dogs, while also offering spay/neuter assistance, pet food aid for low-income owners, and education and outreach programs. Visitors can find the shelter open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.

Before you go

Adopting from Pioneer Humane Society / PAWS

Adoption process

Fill out an adoption application (in person or downloaded), go through an adoption interview to match you with a suitable animal, and once approved the adoption is coordinated; there is a 7-day return policy for a full refund if it doesn't work out.

Service area
Pendleton and Umatilla County, Oregon
Animals served
Dogs & Cats

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