02.12.26 - Animal Shelter To Host New Facility Ribbon Cutting (Photo) - 02/12/26

ANIMAL SHELTER TO HOST NEW FACILITY RIBBON CUTTING 

The Lincoln County Animal Shelter, Sheriff’s Office, and Board of Commissioners are excited to announce the ribbon cutting event for the new animal shelter facility. Join us on March 5, 2026, to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and generosity shown over the last six years of this project.  

• What: Animal Shelter New Facility Ribbon Cutting Event
  • Ribbon cutting 
  • Building tours  
  • A closer look at shelter operations and what it takes to keep it running 
• Where: 220 SW Dahl Avenue Waldport, OR 
• When:  
  • 8:30 AM - Media Tours 
  • Members of the media are invited to tour the facility with the Animal Shelter team. Media is asked to RSVP for tour group planning.  
  • 10:30 AM – Ceremony 
  • Community members and media are invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony, guided shelter tours, and meet our team. 
• RSVP: Members of the media and community members are encouraged to RSVP to help with event planning. Click here to RSVP as a member of the media. Click here to RSVP as a community member
• Other:  
  • Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged. The main Animal Shelter parking lot will be saved for ADA parking and the ribbon cutting ceremony. Street parking is available (see attached map).  
  • Please do not bring personal pets to the animal shelter event. 
  • Our team is unable to accept donated items at this time unless they are on our Amazon Wishlist. 

Can’t make it? Keep an eye on our Facebook page and website for a virtual look at the shelter.  
 

Looking for ways to support your Lincoln County Animal Shelter?  

• Make a donation 
  • Monetary donations may be mailed or brought to: 
    Lincoln County Animal Shelter 
    220 SW Dahl Avenue 
    Waldport, OR 97394 
• Call 541-265-0720 to make a donation over the phone. 
• Shop our wish list on Amazon.  
• Become a volunteer and enrich shelter life for the animals in our care! Dog walkers, cat socializers, foster homes, and more are needed. Learn more about volunteering and submit a volunteer application today! 

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