What We Do

D2HA mainly accepts dogs at this time but we think cats are pretty awesome, along with other fuzzy animals too. If someone reaches out with a cat or other type of animal we aren’t set up for or can’t find a foster for, we reach out to our rescue partners and post on social media to help find a rescue placement for them. We can still try to help even if we cannot accept them ourselves.

We also help people to find spay and neuter appointments for their already-owned pets. We can even contribute towards the surgery if the owner cannot afford it and funds are available! Our hope for the future is that no animals are euthanized due to a lack of space or money for vet care. Spaying and neutering every animal is essential for reducing suffering for animals everywhere.

General Vetting Protocol

Every animal we accept has an exam at Willamette Valley Animal Hospital in Gladstone (WVAH). Old records are input, and basic vetting brought up to date. Every animal is micro-chipped.

Diagnostics we commonly use to diagnose health related problems include fecal samples, urine samples, skin diagnostics, ear diagnostics, FNAs, CBCs, 4DX, X Rays, blood smears and Ultrasounds. After diagnosing the problem, a proper treatment plan and medication is sent home with the foster.

If we cannot figure out the problem at WVAH, we set up a consultation at a specialist.

Vetting Protocol For Puppies

Puppies are microchipped and given the DHLPP vaccine at 6, 12, and 16 weeks of age. They are dewormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks old and receive a bordetella vaccine at 6 and 10 weeks old. The rabies vaccine is given at 4 months old. We set up spay and neuter appointments for them at six months of age. If a dogl is adopted before they can be spayed or neutered, they are put on a foster contract until full vetting is complete. Then the adoption can be finalized..

Vetting Protocol For Kittens

Kittens are microchipped and given the FVRCP vaccine at 6-8 weeks which is repeated every 3-4 weeks until the kitten is 4 months old. They are dewormed at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks old. We spay and neuter kittens at five to six months of age. Just like dogs, if a cat is adopted before they can be spayed or neutered, they are put on a foster contract until full vetting is complete. Then the adoption can be finalized.