Resources

Fostering Resources

Below are helpful articles and links that foster parents can use as additional resources. Listed are topics such as planning to foster, the health of a foster, and behavioral challenges your foster may have. These resources are for informational purposes only and do not take the place of veterinary or behavioral diagnosis.

Please contact Heartland Humane Shelter and Care or the foster coordinator if you have any questions or concerns with your foster:

Heartland: 541-757-9000 or adopt@heartlandhumane.org


Please keep in mind that staff is available to assist you between 10am and 5pm and will return messages as soon as they’re able to. For emergencies, use the contact information provided in the foster contract. If you are interested in becoming a foster for Heartland please fill out our foster questionnaire here.

Sources listed on this page came from The Kitten Lady, Maddie’s Fund, The Bunny Lady, and Veterinary Partner.

Volunteer Resources

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Local Dog Trainers

Heartland Humane Shelter & Care uses and recommends positive reinforcement training, as endorsed by the Humane Society of the United States and other nationally recognized industry leaders. Positive reinforcement training is a science-backed, evidence-based approach to training your dog and strengthening the human-canine bond. Please note that this is a resource list of local trainers who use positive reinforcement-based training methods. While many of these trainers offer discounts to adopters, their inclusion on this list should not be read as a recommendation or endorsement of their business. Heartland Humane strongly encourages you to do your own research before selecting any professional to work with your dog.

Owner: Brittany Obermann
Training focus:  Group classes for obedience/sports and private sessions for behavior modification
541-754-6956

bestfriendsddc99@gmail.com

Owner:  Tasman Flora
Training focus:  Behavior modification and rehabilitation
503-583-5776

caninemindllc@gmail.com

Owner: Dave Vesely
Training focus:  Basic obedience, sports, and behavior modification

davidvesely321@gmail.com

Owner: Sharon Gakstatter
Training focus:  Behavior modification and performance sports
503-330-5064

sharon@fortheloveofdogs.pet


Owner: Dodie Slaton

Training focus:  Behavior modification

541-714-5830

dodie@simplypawesomepets.com

Owner: Krysten Kirk

Training focus: Behavior modification and basic skills

503-917-1160

wagamuffinspdx@gmail.com

Owner: Jenn Michaelis

Training focus: Manners classes and behavior modification

541-929-3915

wonderdogsonline@gmail.com

Local Veterinarians

Benton County

All Creatures Great & Small Veterinary Clinic
(541) 758-7280
4710 Elliott Cir. Corvallis

Alpine Animal Hospital
(541) 752-7747
5120 NW Highland Dr. Corvallis

Ark Animal Hospital
(541) 929-5061
1100 Applegate St. Philomath

Corvallis Cat Care
(541) 753-2287
620 NW 4th St. Corvallis

Corvallis Veterinary Hospital
(541) 752-5595
1543 NW 9th St. Corvallis

Eastgate Veterinary Clinic
(541) 752-3786
33888 SE Peoria Rd. Corvallis

Hello Vet Pet Wellness Center
(541) 714-1516
1838 NW 9th St. Suite 113, Corvallis

Pioneer Veterinary Clinic
(541) 753-4681
5610 SW Philomath Blv. Philomath

Town & Country Animal Clinic
(541) 752-9914
2621 NW 9th St. Corvallis

West Hills Animal Hospital
(541) 758-4509
430 SW 53rd St. Corvallis

Willamette Veterinary Clinic 
24 Hour Emergency
(541) 753-2223
1562 SW 3rd St. Corvallis

Linn County

Albany Animal Hospital
(541) 926-8817
629 Madison St SE Albany

Faithful Friends Animal Clinic
541-451-1319
185 North Santiam Highway Lebanon

Linn Veterinary Hospital
(541) 926-0291
6011 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany

Reid Veterinary Hospital
(541) 928-8341
933 Queen Ave SW Albany

River’s Edge Pet Medical Center
(541) 924-1700
601 NW Hickory St. Albany

Sweet Home Veterinary Hospital
(541) 367-3131
1214 Long St. Sweet Home

Shelter Resources in Other Counties

If you are not a resident of Benton County please try contacting an organization from the following:

Linn County

Marion County

Polk/Marion County

Lane County

Lincoln County

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