Animal shelters in Salem, Oregon
There are 8 animal shelters and rescues in and around Salem, Oregon in our directory, in Marion County. Identified types include 3 humane societies (38%), 1 animal sanctuary (13%) and 1 wildlife rehabilitation center (13%). Listed addresses span 5 ZIP codes. 7 of them list a phone number or website.
Map of animal shelters near Salem
- Coalition Advocating for Animals1347 Spyglass Ct SEAnimal shelter5.5 mi
- Judy's Himalayan Haven5250 Tanoak Ave SEAnimal shelter4.4 mi
- Wild Birds Unlimited1210 Commercial Street SoutheastAnimal shelter1.0 mi
- Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center1492 Bunker Hill Rd SWildlife rehabilitation8.0 mi
- Willamette Humane Society Spay & Neuter Clinic4246 Turner Rd SEHumane society4.2 mi
- Willamette Humane Society Thrift Store548 High St NE (Between Union Marion)Humane society0.1 mi
- Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary7500 Wallace Rd NWAnimal sanctuary7.0 mi
- Willamette Humane Society4246 Turner Road SoutheastHumane society4.3 mi
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Frequently asked questions
How many animal shelters are in Salem, OR?
We list 8 animal shelters and rescues in and around Salem.
Are there animal rescues in Salem?
We have not identified a rescue organization in Salem in our sources yet. Many rescues are foster-based and adopt through Petfinder or adoption events without a public address, so it is worth searching nearby towns as well.
How do I adopt a pet in Salem?
Start on the shelter's or rescue's own website: most post their adoptable animals there and on Petfinder or Adopt-a-Pet. Visit or call to meet an animal, then fill in an adoption application. Expect to show a photo ID, and if you rent, proof that your landlord allows pets. The adoption fee usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Fees vary by organization and by animal, so ask the shelter directly.
I found a stray animal. What should I do?
If the animal is friendly and safe to approach, check for an ID tag and take it to any vet or shelter to scan for a microchip. Report the found animal to your local animal control or municipal shelter, since that is where owners look first, and post it on local lost-and-found pet pages. Many cities require found pets to be reported or brought to the shelter within a few days. For injured or orphaned wildlife, call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator instead of handling the animal.
Related guides
- How to Volunteer at an Animal ShelterAge rules, orientation, the kinds of volunteer roles available and how to choose a shelter or rescue that fits your schedule.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Microchipping ExplainedHow a microchip works, what it costs, why registration matters, and how to look up a chip on a found pet.
- How to Surrender a Pet to a ShelterHow surrender works today, appointments and fees, what to tell the shelter, and options to try before you give up a pet.