Join us for our first annual Indigo Summer Dogfest, a fun filled festival for dogs and their people!
Saturday, August 14, 2010 10am-7pm OCU at Indigo Ranch (directions) 
Summer Dogfest 2010 - Color Flyer
Summer Dogfest 2010 - Black & White Flyer
Feel free to post and share with friends!
For more information, email us at info@indigorescue.org.
When the dust settled following the Care2 America’s Favorite Animal Shelter contest on November 1st, 2008, Indigo Rescue had been voted 7th in the entire country. We are SO proud! Although we didn’t place high enough to win any money, we were so moved by the show of support and the kind things people said about us, we felt as if we had earned something much better than money…
When the contest started, we weren’t even in the Top 100 contenders, but within the first two weeks, we crawled steadily up the list of the Top 100 shelters in the country as part of the Care2 America’s Favorite Animal Shelter contest, hovering in the Top 10 for the remaining two weeks. The top prize was $10,000, second was $3000 and third was $1000. It was an amazing and emotional experience as watched our voters make us the only contender from the state of Oregon at number 83, and then every day, we watched our name creep higher and higher on the list until we reached the number 7 position! Wow! Our little Beaverton animal rescue had been voted the 7th in the entire country!
We have decided to share just a few of our voters generous comments below:
Moon - “Unlike shelters and other rescue groups, Indigo Rescue is not first-come, first-served. Indigo Rescue folks really make sure there’s a good match between the animal and the potential adoption family. Everyone involved with Indigo rescue including Heather, all foster moms/dads and all volunteers totally rock!”
Bernie Warren - “They do important work to save our displaced friends..think of how much $10,000 would mean to them and how it would further enable them to care for the countless animals who would otherwise have no place to go…thank you Heather for your efforts - Go Indigo Rescue! “
Bill Hengeli - “They do a great job of saving our furry friends when everyone else has given up - go Indigo Rescue - they deserve and will do great things with $10,000.”
Anonymous - “because Heather doesn’t know what “downtime” is… and because of that her furry rescues are ever so grateful..”
Anonymous - “Heather has more energy and dedication than anyone I know. She is an outstanding person who takes the most difficult dogs out there. There is no one or rescue group of volunteers like Indigo!!!”
Kate Reese - “We appreciated how Heather spent all her time listening to what kind of dog we were looking for and answer all our questions. We were impressed how she seemed genuinely interested in the good match between the dog and our family.”
Anonymous - “They work extremely hard to educate and take care of all animals. Heather always goes that extra mile taking on many shelters that kill animals and do not spend the money to educate or offer programs to help these poor little creatures.”
Anonymous - “Indigo rescue is filling a need in our society that has been ignored for far too long. Cheers to Indigo & it’s dedicated volunteers!!!”
Anonymous - “I have never seen so many people go to such amazing lengths to make sure animals in need find loving and secure homes.”
Tracey Fehrenbach - “Because I have seen first hand the effort and dedication this organization has invested in the welfare of animals who depend entirely on the kindness of humans.”
Cathy Hessling - “Indigo’s Director and Volunteers give so much of their time and heart to helpless animals. They deserve to receive help and by helping them you will be helping more animals.”
Anonymous - “Heather is truly committed to animal rescue. Doesn’t matter if the animal was shot and left to die in some ditch in California or lost downtown Portland or left behind during hurricane Katrina. She will move mountains. Her dedication is inspiring and astonishing. What a fantastic group of people! Indigo gets my vote. I volunteered for them, I also adopted my 4 legged furry son from them. It’s all about animal rights, education of the community. Full circle animal love.”
Anonymous - “Indigo is the reason for my Furramily. Heather goes above and beyond to rescue our friends and advocate on their behalf. Indigo’s mission to end pet abandonment and education of the reason of pet overpopulation is immeasurable in our community.”
Anonymous - “Indigo Rescue goes to great lengths to make sure adoptions are great fits for a happy forever home. They aren’t just out there to get rid of animals. The welfare of both the animal and the adopting family is top of the list. They’re the best.”
Michele Fugere - “I have been lucky enough to see first hand the care and compassion Heather and all of her volunteers have for animals in need. There needs to be more organizations like this one. “
Emilee Edwards - “Their compassion goes above and beyond and I have witnessed it multiple times. I have seen many pets adopted and changed from barely alive to happy and healthy thanks to Indigo Rescue.”
Darrel Macey - “Indigo Rescue REALLY cares about the welfare of the animals and provide a rigorous adoption process to ensure the fit of family and pet.”
Anonymous - “A very well run organization dedicated to caring for the well being of our animal best friends. Compassion, education and dedication are at the heart of this rescue organization.
Kim Carty - “You will never find a group of people more committed to ending animal abandonment and giving every furry friend a chance at a great life.”
Anonymous - “I got my dog at Indigo Rescue. And she turned out as the best dog in the world!! And I am an animal lover, so I think it’s like Oregon has another wonderful super-hero. Heather is great!”
Kelly Saal - “Indigo Rescue makes certain that the pet you are interested in is the best possible match for your family. We are so blessed to have our Rupert, I am thankful everyday to Indigo rescue for giving Rupert the chance to be part of a family. Animals are not disposable, and Indigo Rescue gives every animal a second chance at a great life.”
Brian Nauert - “Because Indigo and Heather are wonderful, show tons of love to animals who otherwise might not know what it feels like to be loved.”
Anonymous - “Heather is just the best. We got the most wonderful family dog from Indigo nearly 3 years ago and we couldn’t be happier with how Indigo handled the entire adoption process. We will certainly go through Indigo again in the future! “
Sandi Fitts-Freeman - “Animals need people to be their voice, and Indigo Rescue has been a voice for compassion, action, law making, and love for many years. Indigo saves lives and educates the community. It’s an awesome organization!”
Susan Taylor - “Heather is a tireless advocate for animals both in rescue & abandonment & overpopulation prevention. She inspires others to get involved as evidenced by her great team of volunteers. One of my own family was rescued by Heather just hours before his demise. I’m forever grateful.”
Anonymous - “I got my sweet girl from indigo and we are a perfect match. Indigo makes sure that animals are well cared for until they find a new family and work hard to make sure that the family and pet are compatible so that they can have a happy life with a permanent family.”
Cari Jacobs - “Indigo epitomizes the concept of “every animal deserves a chance” and serves as a true example for all of us.”
Amy Johnson - “Indigo Rescue is an amazing group of people that truly care for animals and their well being. Through Indigo I have gained two of to most grateful and happiest dogs I know. Thank you for all you that you do Indigo Rescue!”
Kaye Zahrowski - “I have seen the behind the scenes of this organization for several years. They care greatly for their animals, help them out in any way they can and go the extra mile to support the animals needs and find them loving homes.”
Keith McCarthy - “We got both of our dogs from Indigo Rescue, and recommend them to anyone looking for a furry companion. The care they put into placing pets in the perfect forever home is above and beyond, and is a great example of how all animal shelters should operate.”
Mary Wheelwright - “We adopted our second dog from Indigo Rescue and were very impressed with Heather and the organization. Indigo Rescue has such a positive impact on our community and I am thankful for Heather’s and all the volunteers’ dedication.”
Anonymous - “Indigo is a place where the animals come first. Always.”
Meghan Gross - “Heather goes out of her way to help any animal in need, even if it means shipping them in from Taiwan where they don’t have a chance for a family.”
Anonymous - “Heather is trully committed to animal rescue. Doesn’t matter if the animal was shot and left to die in some ditch in California or lost downtown Portland or left behind during hurricane Katrina. She will move mountains. Her dedication is inspiring and astonishing. What a fantastic group of people! Indigo gets my vote. I volunteered for them, I also adopted my 4 legged furry son from them. It’s all about animal rights, education of the community. Full circle animal love.”
Linda Gillen - “Heather and her crew are dedicated and work very hard. Heather is non stop! (no kidding on this one!) It’s all about the animals. Education is big here too! These are the guardian angels!”
Rhonda Birk - “I know just how much work Heather and the volunteers put into this rescue. It saddens me that there is a never ending supply of dogs that need to be helped, but the volunteers at Indigo Rescue are always there to lend a hand and do there best to help every animal that they can.”
G T - “as a volunteer foster for indigo rescue, i know first hand the dedication and love heather hines pours into this endless endeavour to save even the most destitute animal. she has given her life to this cause and needs help. she deserves this more than anyone i know. “
Anonymous - “Indigo is the reason for my Furramily. Heather goes above and beyond to rescue our friends and advocate on their behalf. Indigo’s mission to end pet abandonment and education of the reason of pet overpopulation is immeasurable in our community.”
Kristen Helmer - “they give unwanted animals a second chance to find a forever home. If the shelter is unable to find a home in time Indigo Rescue gives them a second chance at it. They don’t give up on the animals. “
Melanie Ko-McCarthy -”Tireless and caring people who are truly dedicated to not only saving animals but also to finding them the perfect forever homes. They are a wonderful example of how all pet rescue groups should operate.”
Gail Esler - “I adopted a shelter dog (Auggie) from Indigo 7 years ago and he’s the greatest.”
Marie Noguerole - “Because they do so much with so little. They have big hearts and do what most us only wish we could do for our four-legged friends.”
Cathy Neary - “we adopted both our pit bulls thru Indigo, two of the most wonderful dogs anywhere! Indigo and their volunteers do so much to help these fabulous animals!”
Shannon O’Connor - “Indigo Rescue makes sure that animals and the families that adopt them are a good match. Indigo Rescue cares about animals and wants to find animals a good loving home.”
Charlene Keksi - “I like the way it’s not a first come first serve shelter, but a place where all homes are screened”
Jeanne Ward - “They do amazing things for the animals in our area and for the local animal shelter.”
Marcie Davis - “I adopted “Robbie” a couple years ago (his name is now Deuce) and he has been such a good dog. We all love him so much and couldn’t imagine life without him. I am so happy Indigo rescued him and gave him a second chance at life (hence the name Deuce).”
Anonymous - “I know these people. They truly care about the animals and take in animals other people have dumped. They save lives !!!! They are angels!”
Anonymous - “Indigo Rescue has done so much to enrich my own life in addition to those of the animals. I can’t think of a more noble cause.”
Anonymous - “I believe that they go above and beyond to ensure the happiness of the pet, and have touched so many lives in a positive way.”
Wendy Raff - “They are an amazing shelter that really puts the needs of the animals above all. This is not a shelter that is trying to unload animals, but a shelter that tries to make sure it’s a forever home and a perfect fit!”
JR Taylor - “they do great work and and care about the animals. their dedication to the animals well being is obvious in all they do. We adopted a dog from them and could not be happier. I am so grateful for all that they do.”
Derek Christman - “The excellent service and dedication of the people who are part of Indigo is unmatched to any other place I have seen. I especially appreciate their honest and careful approach to adoptions.”
Monica Paas - “We adopted a wonderful cat from them and appreciate that they try to find forever homes for incredible friends”
Anonymous - “hooray for indigo–they deserve all the help they can get, for all the help they give.”
Anonymous - “Heather makes every effort to ensure that there is a good match. She cares for animals that have placed in the past and may be having difficulty. I also like that there is an effort to create sources of funding that are sustainable–like the boarding and training center. “
Marla Gomez - “Indigo is great; they really are honest with families and look for a good match between family lifestyle and the animal’s personality and needs. We got our dog through them almost 2 yrs ago and she is the sweetest animal. We just thank god Indigo saved her for us.”
Anonymous - “I am amazed at the effort these people have put out to help every animal possible. I have seen the success they have achieved matching unwanted and mistreated pets with loving and caring homes. They deserve all the support they can get.”
Teri Marsman - “We got two fantastic dogs from Indigo Rescue. They focus on the importance of spaying and neutering, which is good for dogs and cats everywhere.”
Miriam Rowley - “Because they don’t adopt animals first come first served- they do take the time to match a pet with the best home possible.”
Killian Heilsberg - “I know many happy dogs who have happy homes because of Indigo Rescue.”
Anonymous - “Indigo has been involved in saving and adopting out many different kinds of animals. Not just cats and dogs like many other organizations”
Anonymous - “Indigo does it right. Many ‘rescues’ don’t spend the time and the effort and the money to ensure the animals don’t just go right back into the system. Indigo does.”
Kim Head - “Indigo rescue really works hard for the animals sake. They take the ones that aren’t easily adopted out of the shelters just before they’re scheduled to be euthanized and turn them into amazing companions.”
Jill Robertson - “Indigo is the absolute best organization! I can’t say enough praise about them. I am very thankful for all of their hard work and dedication.”
Daniel Ellis - “Selfless leadership, outstanding contribution to the pets needing good homes and help.”
Anonymous - “This shelter helps provide a “Voice” for homeless animals in this community.”
Lisa Byrd - “Their dedication and enthusiasm is boundless. I have 2 wonderful dogs adopted from Indigo; they are the most wonderful and loving additions to our family!”
Kristin Isaacs - “I adopted my Lily (an AmStaf) from them and I think they do a great job.”
Anonymous - “it’s not how many pets they can adopt out, but it’s how good of a match they can make that Indigo cares”
Tawni Boedeker - “My mother-in-law adopted a dog through this agency, and he has really touched her heart.”
Darla Hanson - “This is a small operation with a big heart and a big goal. Their endless effort to help the pets, strays abandoned and abused to get a second chance is unmatched by any other.”
Ron Hall - “They clean up the mess of what most people don’t want to even hear about”
Anonymous - “Because there are to many animals out there that don’t get the help they need and deserve. Smaller rescues don’t receive the same exposure that bigger ones do so any extra help they can get, I totally support that. They are doing a great job providing for all of their animals. Keep up the great job!”
Asta Evans - “Because they need and deserve all the help they can get - doing a job that is unfortunately necessary to the great shame of our society!”
Ben Martin - “Indigo rescue IS the incredible people that make up the organization and I’m honored to know a few of those people that donate their resources to help so many of the otherwise forgotten animals that deserve a home and love. They are truly caring and dedicated individuals that deserve to be recognized for all that they do!”
Lydia Davis - “because it’s a sad fact that we need organizations like Indigo in our disposable culture where human beings throw away pets like trash”
Liz Church - “I adopted a dog from Indigo Rescue and I found them to be very professional, caring and it made me feel that they really knew what they were doing with the animals. They made sure i had a secure and happy home for tucker and they required me to take some classses which really helped since he was about a year old. I just felt that they were very serious about finding the right home and they also took very good care of Tucker when they got him. He had surgery to repair a broken leg and
they put him in a wonderful foster home to heal and that is where I adoped from. It certainly is Heathers calling in life to help these animals, they are fortunate to have such a strong advocate. “
Mel Cronin - “Because I know how dedicated and sincere Heather and her team are. Animal welfare is top of their agenda and they really walk the talk. $10,000 would make such a HUGE difference to them!”
Jennifer Savage - “Indigo Rescue is the best! They are an all breed rescue, no discrimination! Young, or old, sick and injured, all animals are worth saving and Indigo recognizes that!”
Jaye Lefmann - “Animals don’t have a say as to what happens to them, so they need help. Heather is their voice.”
Once again, in November we held our 9th Annual Jewelry Sale Fundraiser. What a great event! We were packed. Economic crisis aside, it was a terrific sale! See you next year for our 10th Annual Jewelry Sale Fundraiser!
9th Annual Jewelry Sale! Saturday, November 15, 2008 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
(at the corner of Cedar Hills Blvd and Park Way, from Hwy 26, go about one mile south on Cedar Hills Blvd)
Our jewelry sales are HUGE events! Bring your friends and family! Gold, silver, gems, fine and fun costume, vintage, holiday and ethnic pieces at great prices. Rings, watches, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, p ins, belts, everything you can possible imagine! Also - fill a bag of hobby jewelry for only $1.00 - great for the kids and the crafty!
Our jewelry is all donated. It comes from our local supporters (and jewelry sale shoppers) and from animal lovers all over the country who’d rather have their pieces helping animals than sitting in a drawer. Our jewelry sale is a win win win situation! You get more for your money, your money supports animal rescue and you’re being environmentally friendly by buying re-used jewelry!
