Welcome to The Heart Of Rescue.
We are a foster-based, 501(c)3 non-profit rescue located in Eugene and Portland, Oregon, plus Los Angeles, California. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home at-risk animals, primarily from the West Coast. We specialize in Rottweiler’s, but also welcome dogs of every breed and size. Plus the occasional cat.
Our dogs are mainly rescued from high-kill shelters in California, Oregon, and Washington. We are often their last hope. We also accept some owner-surrenders. The Heart of Rescue relies on adopters in Oregon, Washington, and California to provide our babies with loving, “furever” homes.
T.H.O.R.’s Available Pets, Looking for a Happy Home!
* Click on the pet thumbnails to view more information on the pet.
Adoption Process
For all potential adopters, we require:
- a completed application
- a phone interview
- a meet-and-greet
- a home visit, plus
- a contract, plus
- post-adoption follow-ups
To expedite the process, please complete the application instead of calling. If all required fields on the application are not answered, we will not receive the application. We recommend e-mailing after completing the application to confirm it has been received. We will call you for an interview 24 to 72 hours after receiving your application. If that does not occur, please e-mail adoption@theheartofrescue.org, or call (541) 782-THOR (8467).
Please note: we only adopt to families in Oregon, Washington, and California. We do not “ship” our animals. Animals up for adoption must be met near the location they are being fostered.
