Dove Lewis

Dove Lewis's legacy of loving all animals and promoting the human-animal bond is the cornerstone on which Dove Lewis, Portland's only non-profit, 24-Hour Emergency Animal Hospital was founded. Dove's vision for such an institution was realized in 1973 after her death and in her memory by her husband Mr. A.B. Lewis, in cooperation with the Portland Veterinary Medical Association.

Dove Lewis and A.B. were breeders of Standard Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, and Shih Tzus. Dove and A.B. ran the family kennel and dog grooming business in the 60s and early 70s. Because of her talent and special way with animals, people from across the country sent their dogs to Dove. Her son, Jerry, remembered going to the airport to meet the dogs as they arrived on the planes, taking them home to Dove who would groom them, and then back on the planes they went. Dove did not discriminate, however. She loved all animals, especially strays. In addition to her prized Standard Poodles, Dove adopted animals of all kinds: at one point, there were 14 dogs in the family!

Dove's love for animals lives on in the people who love and support Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital and the organization's donor-funded community programs, which include: one of America's largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a partnership with Delta Society's animal-assisted therapy program, a nationally recognized pet loss support program offering four free group therapy sessions each month, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals and financial assistance for qualifying low-income families and abused animals.

Locate on Walk:

• Stage Wall (Left Wall), 2-2