There’s an organized system to the puppy chaos.

First, volunteers from Pile of Puppies , a beneficiary of The Oregonian/OregonLive’s 2025 Season of Sharing holiday fundraising campaign, connect with a trusted breeder. True to its name, the Beaverton-based nonprofit seeks to uplift chronically or terminally ill children by organizing visits with oodles of young dogs.

There’s a small window, typically between 5 and 12 weeks old, during which puppies can be whisked away for a surprise visit, so planning begins months in advance.

> Donate to Pile of Puppies or the Season of Sharing general fund . You can also Text the code Season2025 to 44-321.

When the time comes, volunteers pack their cars with supplies and anywhere from two to 11 eager puppies. Their destinations vary: Pil

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