Help pets affected by fires

Forest fires devastated communities throughout Oregon this summer, affecting not only countless human beings, but animals — including cats, dogs and other small animals, as well as livestock, including horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens. Local feed and pet stores, businesses and organizations have united to collect goods to help those in need through The Portland Metro Animal Relief Effort.

Participating member Lorri Bishop of Mighty Dog Daycare and Playhouse in Gladstone is working to make people aware of the need and the drive. Donations are being accepted at numerous locations, listed below, as is a list of items most needed.

Once gathered, donated items are taken to coordinators who deliver them to fire-affected areas with the most need for each item gathered.

Locations accepting donations:

Mighty Dog Daycare and Playhouse, 601 1st St in Gladstone – 503-305-7368

Clackamas Feed and Supply, 15734 SE 130th Ave in Clackamas - 503-655-9457

Coastal Farm and Ranch, 1900 McLaughlin Blvd in Oregon City - 503-657-5780

Urban Farm Store, 3454 SE Powell in Portland - 503-234-7733

Linnton Fees and Supply, 10920 NW Saint Helens Rd in Portland - 503-286-1291

Western Pet Supply, 6908 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy in Beaverton - 503-297-6644

Aloha Feed Garden and Pet, 18840 SW Alexander St in Beaverton - 503- 649-6723

AG West Supply, 185 W Main St in Hillsboro - 503- 648-4178

Items needed:

Medical:

Gauze (large and small)
Self-adhesive Elastic Bandages
Wound care products
Leg wraps
Bute
Fly masks
Fly spray/ gel/ wipes
Blankets

Housing and Care:
Dog and cat crates
Kennels
Fence panels
No-climb wire
Buckets, watering troughs, water dishes
Feed buckets, small pet dishes
Cat boxes, litter
Shavings and straw
Dog collars and leashes
Halters and lead ropes
Brushes for all animal types

Feed
Grain-plus Senior grain
Hay horse or farm-animal grade
Chicken feed and scratch
Dog and Cat Food
Mineral and Salt blocks