Santa Paws is Here!

Santa Paws will be appearing throughout Portland on Nov. 14

It doesn’t matter if you've been naughty or nice: Santa Paws is coming to town and wants to take your picture for a very small price.

The Oregon Humane Society’s annual Santa Paws Pet Portrait event happens November 14 at seven local Fred Meyer stores. Get keepsake pictures of your pet with Santa and help animals in need.
 
WHAT:  Santa Paws is your pet’s chance to meet Santa, whisper some holiday wishes, and scamper away with a memento of the season.

The cost is just $20 for two professional 5x7 portraits plus a CD with the digital images (you can use the CD to order more photos and holiday cards). Family members are welcome in the photo.  All proceeds benefit OHS.
 
WHEN:  Saturday, November 14, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
 
WHERE: Fred Meyer Garden Centers located in the following stores (store locator):

Beaverton

Gateway

Gresham

Hollywood

Johnson Creek

Oregon City

Tualatin

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Hockey Goes to the Dogs

 

See you Nov. 7

The Oregon Humane Society and the Portland Winterhawks are teaming up on Saturday, Nov. 7th, to win one for the animals!

This is your chance to help raise thousands of dollars for the animals at OHS and see a great evening of entertainment, as celebrities "Dash for Cash" on the ice. You’ll also see OHS animals for adoption on center ice at the Rose Garden!

Special Offers:

• Get a group of at least ten friends together and purchase a group of OHS "Double Dip" tickets. OHS gets $4 for each group ticket sold. OHS Double Dip tickets start at $16.75 for Level Two seats.  Level One tickets are only $20, and you can sit one row from the ice – an unbelievable experience if you move quickly. Club Level tickets are $25. Dinner packages are also available.

• lf you are not part of a group, every ticket purchased helps OHS.  If the Winterhawks sell out, OHS will receive $5,000, or a 50 cents per ticket. Even if the game is not a sellout, OHS will receive a donation based on the number of tickets sold.

• And speaking of groups, the bigger your group the better. The Winterhawks will invite one person from the ten biggest groups to participate in the Dash for Cash on the ice.  Contestants will also be randomly selected from people attending the game – it could be you!  Twenty celebrity contestants will be in the Dash and all of their money goes to OHS.

Ordering Information

For discounted group and Double Dip tickets (no service fees when ten or more tickets are purchased, email the Winterhawks (DoubleDip@winterhawks.com) or call (503) 238-6366 and request tickets for the Oregon Humane Society Dash for Cash night on Nov. 7th at the Rose Garden.

To purchase individual tickets visit the Winterhawks Website, go to select Fred Meyer locations, or buy online at Ticketmaster.  Try not to wait until the night of the game as the best seats are going fast.

 

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The OHS Telethon to End Petlessness was a Huge Success

Thousands of television viewers tuned into the Oregon Humane Society's Tenth Annual Telethon to End Petlessness, sponsored by Subaru, and set an all-time record for supporting animals in need.

Televised live on KATU Channel 2, the four-hour telethon succeeded in two of its most close to the heart endeavors: finding homes for 78 dogs, cats, rabbits, and rodents over the day and raising over $260,000 to help homeless and unwanted pets.

"The telethon is a reflection of the compassion that our society has for animals and a measure of how valuable the services of OHS are to our community," states Sharon Harmon, Executive Director of the Oregon Humane Society. “Every dollar donated stays right here in this community helping the animals in your neighborhood.”

This year highlighted Oregon's own Special Humane Investigators on patrol and saw them in action. Viewers went behind the scenes in our state-of-the-art shelter, one of the newest and technologically advanced shelters in the nation.

Special segments introduced the many wonderful people who go above and beyond for the animals, from dedicated volunteers to some extraordinary children.

A special thanks to this year's telethon partners; Subaru of America, Bullard Smith Jernstadt Wilson, Comcast of Oregon, Companion Pet Clinic of St Johns, Cooper Mountain Kennels, Copytronix, Crosswhite Enterprises, Dennis' 7 Dees, Fullerton & Company, Heath Net of Oregon, Jensen Investment Management, Leopold Ketel + Partners, Mars Veterinary, Miller Nash LLP, MWI Veterinary Supply, NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc., North Portland Veterinary Hospital, Northwest EMC, The ODS Company, Petco / Petco Foundation, Plum Tree Mortgage, Portland Real Estate Industry Social (PREIS), Portland Trailblazers Staff, Quimby Corporation, Thede Culpepper LLP, West Coast Bank.

Large or small, your gift is important . The many programs OHS operates, such as animal cruelty investigations, humane education, and service learning, rely entirely on private donations. OHS receives no tax dollars and is not affiliated with any national organization.

Click here to donate on-line today.

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Shy Dog Class at OHS

Is your dog shy and afraid of just about everything?

Fearful, shy and timid dogs require special handling and training.  Sometimes dog owners find it hard to know how to help them.  This workshop will focus on training methods that boost you and your dog’s confidence and help you learn how to encourage your dog to be less afraid. 

Instructor:

Jenna Kirby, CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer)

When & Where:

Saturday, November 14th, 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Manners Hall (West Building)

Price:

$35 with dog; $25 without dog

Requirements: 

Dogs must be spayed or neutered, current on vaccinations for Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, and Bordatella and have shown no known aggression to people or dogs.   

To Register: Register for Class

 

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Celebrate Black Friday at OHS

Who wants to go to the mall during the busiest shopping day of the year? Instead, come to the Oregon Humane Society and get 50 percent off the adoption fee of any black or predominantly black adult pet on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov. 27-29).
 
The annual OHS Black Friday sale begins at 10:00 am on Friday Nov. 27th and runs through Sunday, Nov. 29th. You'll find a huge selection of adult animals in all shapes and sizes.
 
But wait, there's more! Every OHS adoption comes with a great list of "extras." Every animal is spayed or neutered; comes with an identification microchip, collar and tag; has received it's initial round of vaccinations; and includes a free month of health insurance and a free first visit to a veterinarian. And did we mention that the staff of OHS is always available to answer your pet-related questions and help you find the perfect match?
 
OHS is a great place to escape the madness of holiday shopping and spend some one-on-one time with your next furry friend. We even have two retail stores that stock everything that a practical (and fun-loving) pet owner could need.
 
Brighten up your Black Friday and take a pet home for the holidays!

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Give Thanks to Friends and Loved Ones With an eCard

Send a loved one a Thanksgiving greeting and help the animals all at the same time!

Simply fill out the form found here, and an eCard will be sent to the recipient of your choice, along with your personal message.





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