Animal Services

Welcome to Washington County Animal Services!

VISION STATEMENT: A county that supports the health, well-being and safety of people and animals through education, compassion and respect.

MISSION STATEMENT: To provide a safe haven for animals in transition, protect animals from harm, and provide tools to the residents of our county to live safely, responsibly and respectfully with animals. 

• License Your Dog
• Lost & Found Pets
• Bringing an Animal to the Shelter
• Dog License Lookup
• Donate
• Volunteer Ambassador Program

Washington County Animal Services, located at the Bonnie Hays Animal Shelter in Hillsboro, Oregon offers resources and services that help our community live safely and happily with pets.  

What we do: 

• Care for stray animals and help lost pets get back home 
• Transfer adoptable animals to community partners to find new homes 
• License dogs 
• Investigate animal abuse and neglect  
• Protect the community from dangerous animals 
• Offer resources and educate the community on how to best live with pets 
• Provide an opportunity for residents to help us share information about our services with the community through our Volunteer Ambassador Program  

We are proud to be founding members of the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) Coalition and to work with organizations across the Portland metro region to care for both the people and pets in our community.  

Did you know? 

Washington County is the second largest county in Oregon with a population of over 600,000 people. We provide services for an estimated 145,000 dogs and 115,000 cats and their owners in an area that encompasses 727 square miles.  

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has issued a media release about an expected increase in avian flu during fall migration. Read it for more information on what to do if you see sick or dead wild birds.