Adoption

Animals Available for Adoption

These animals are available for immediate adoption from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. If you’re interested in adopting an animal, please fill out a Livestock Adoption Application. Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office does NOT charge an adoption fee for any of these animals; however, potential adopters must complete an adoption application and pass a criminal history background check. In addition, an on-site inspection of a potential adopter’s facilities will be completed to ensure that an adopted animal can be adequately cared for. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office also reserves the right to “spot check” any adopted animals for a period of one (1) year to ensure their continuing health and welfare.  Community members needing more information or interested in adopting one of our animals can contact Lt. Joshua Spano at (458) 281-3163 or can email their questions and application to joshua.spano@deschutes.org

​We also encourage you to view additional horses available for adoption at Equine Outreach, Three Sisters Equine Refuge, the Oregon Humane Society, Humane Society of Central Oregon, or Brightside Animal Center.

​​Bub

  • Smart HighBrow Chex, aka ”Bub,” a 14-year-old quarter horse gelding, is looking for a loving home where he will learn how to be a horse again.
  • Bub was part of the 15-horse neglect case from March of 2024 and was a stallion until he was gelded in April 2024
  • Bub shows signs of past groundwork
  • Unsure of new people, is head shy
  • On the smaller side, approximately 14 hands.
  • Needs an experienced horse owner who will be patient, train, and connect with him.
Bub