Upcoming Events

All Tails
Aug
2

All Tails

Meet and adopt your new pal!

All Tails is open to all adopters who have an approved adoption survey on file, so if you haven’t filled out an adoption survey yet, get those submitted by Friday, August 1st, at 12pm.

Our doors open at 11am and we will start taking names at that time.

We’ll release the roster of dogs attending on our Instagram before the event!

 
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2025 Pup City
Jul
27

2025 Pup City

Tip off your Sunday morning at Pup City, presented by TAVO! Join the Trailblazers and TAVO on July 27 for a 1.3K dog walk around the Rose Quarter campus, led by Blaze the Trail Cat and the BlazerDancers. The festival begins at 9:00AM and the walk starts at 10:00AM. Tickets are $10.

Before and after the walk, enjoy a lively festival featuring local vendors, delicious food and drinks, cooling stations, DJ OG One, raffles, and an obstacle course with games for both dogs and humans.

Each ticket includes:

  • a spot for you and your dog(s)

  • $5 donation to One Tail at a Time PDX (from ticket sale)

  • 2025 Pup City branded red tennis ball (courtesy of TAVO)

  • 2025 Pup City branded canvas tote bag (courtesy of TAVO)

Come find OTAT-PDX volunteers to grab some merch and talk all things dogs rescue. We may even have a foster dog there!

 
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National Ice Cream Day with Great American Video + Espresso
Jul
20

National Ice Cream Day with Great American Video + Espresso

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day and support local foster dogs when you visit Great American Video and Espresso in Milwaukie, Oregon!

On Sunday, July 20th, 50% of profits from human ice cream sales and 100% of profits from dog-friendly ice cream sales will be donated directly to One Tail at a Time PDX Dog Rescue. Stop by to grab a cone and say hi to our OTAT-PDX volunteers.

 
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Foster Puppy Yoga: Holiday Reset
Jul
7

Foster Puppy Yoga: Holiday Reset

Namaste in bed…

Rewind from the holiday with some One Tail at a Time PDX foster puppies and instructor Paige! Flow through 60-minutes of yoga, followed by 15 minutes of dedicated puppy photos and playtime.

Sign-up here!

  • 25 spots - Must register in advance

  • Please bring your own yoga mat

  • $40 registration fee directly benefits OTAT-PDX and our foster dogs

 
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Open House at Spruce Veterinary Urgent Care
Jun
28

Open House at Spruce Veterinary Urgent Care

You’re invited to the Open House at Spruce Veterinary Urgent Care on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Kids are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to learn how to be a veterinarian! Enjoy a beer while you tour the clinic, meet the Spruce Vet team, and check out the local makers booths. One Tail at a Time volunteers will be there with a merch table to talk about volunteer and foster opportunities.

 
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Sit, Stay, Save
Jun
28

Sit, Stay, Save

Come Sit, Stay, Save with us at the Adoption Center this Saturday, June 28th. Doors open early at 10:30AM to make posters, hang out, and show our gratitude for our shelter partners. At 11:15 we'll gather to reflect in silence on the 390,000 dogs in the U.S. who didn't make it out of a shelter this past year, all for those still waiting for their chance. ⁠

Help us make a bigger impact for shelter dogs by Sitting with us this weekend.

 
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Mutts & Mimosas with G-Love
Jun
22

Mutts & Mimosas with G-Love

Join us at the Greenhouse at G - Love on June 22, 2025, Sunday from 11:00AM-1:00PM.

Come meet Gladys and One Tail at a Time PDX volunteers to chat about all things rescue! Mimosas and pup cups will be available for purchase. Make it a brunch-filled day by reserving a table at The Love Shack before or after.

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Foster Training
Apr
12

Foster Training

Our trainers have developed a new Foster Training curriculum that we hope will help people feel even more well-equipped to foster, and it's also a great opportunity to speak directly with the experts.

This training is open to current fosters, people who just signed up but haven't fostered a dog yet, and to potential/prospective fosters. No need to RSVP or anything - just show up!

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All Tails Adoption Event
Apr
12

All Tails Adoption Event

Meet and adopt your new pal! All Tails is open to all adopters who have an approved adoption survey on file, so if you haven’t filled out an adoption survey yet, get those submitted by Friday, April 11th, at 12pm.

We’ll release the roster of dogs attending on our Instagram before the event!

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Bone Ball
Apr
5

Bone Ball

The dog lover's event of the year returns! Featuring an open bar, vegan dinner, auction, raffles, and, of course, puppies, Bone Ball brings together Portland's community of animal advocates.

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The Janet Weiss Drumathon: a 24 Hour Fundraiser to Save Dogs
Jan
28
to Jan 29

The Janet Weiss Drumathon: a 24 Hour Fundraiser to Save Dogs

Legendary musician, PNW icon, and steadfast One Tail at a Time PDX volunteer Janet Weiss found a way to combine her two favorite things -- drums and dogs -- in what will be an epic display of physical and mental stamina.

Join us for a memorable 24 hour live stream musical event featuring Janet Weiss on drums and more than 20 special guests, limited backstage passes to performances, virtual artist hangouts, and one of a kind raffle prizes.  

Visit the event site for more information.

All proceeds will benefit OTAT PDX.

 

Tune in starting January 28th at 4PM PST on Instagram.


Janet Weiss: @theejazzzhand
OTAT PDX: @otatpdx

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Giving Tuesday 2024
Dec
3

Giving Tuesday 2024

Giving Tuesday is an annual day of charitable giving that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday; this year it falls on December 3rd. Organizations supporting various causes worldwide come together to raise funds that will make a difference in our communities. 

Funds raised for OTAT PDX on Giving Tuesday will go directly to the care of our dogs and will allow us to reach even more animals in need who are still waiting for their chance at the Good Life.

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