West Columbia Gorge Humane Society

HSSW offers refuge, medical attention, behavior support, and a second chance at a happy home to thousands of animals each year. With initiatives like CHOW pet food assistance, wellness clinics for the dogs of homeless families, spay and neuter clinics, and other initiatives that support maintaining intact families, we also support the animals in our community.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for pets founded in 1993, Second Chance Companions is committed to aiding animals in SW Washington and the Portland metro region.

A volunteer board of directors oversees the non-profit organization known as the Humane Society of Cowlitz County. Although the Humane Society does not receive funding from a local organization, it does have an animal control contract with the counties of Cowlitz, Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, and Woodland. The Humane Society is an open admission facility that accepts strays as well as animals that have been released by their owners. These animals include dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, and other common household pets.

The mission of Valhalla Canine Rescue is to better the lives of animals through initiatives for community support, education, and rescue. We are a medically based rescue that primarily helps dogs, but we also help other animals when they need it. The majority of our volunteers are experts in a range of animal care and behavior sectors and have years of experience as animal advocates.

The public can visit the Lewis County Animal Shelter from Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. The refuge takes in unwanted, homeless, and stray animals. Through outreach and education, the Shelter works to locate all adoptable animals a lifetime home and to encourage responsible pet ownership.