Radar and Tina Find Their Way Home
A Special Pair of Dogs Find Their Forever Home The two dogs were a bit of an odd couple, but they had a unique bond that was evident as soon … Read More
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Applications Open for 2019 Rose Festival Canine Court
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Is your dog royalty? Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are invited to apply for the 2019 Portland Rose Festival Canine Court. Six dogs will be honored as the … Read More
Tanya’s Training Tips: The Secrets of Loose-Leash Walking
Teaching our dog to walk on a loose leash can be challenging, both for us and our dogs. But it can also be very rewarding. Loose-leash walking may take longer … Read More
Doggie Dash Pet Festival Activities, Freebies and Fun
Doggie Dash is so much more than a 5k walk. This event is a dog oasis that celebrates our community of pet lovers with tons of activities, freebies and fun … Read More
Schumer Learns to Trust Again
OHS Behavior Team works with a cat from a hoarding situation and helps her prepare for home life. Schumer came to OHS from a hoarding case. When she arrived, she … Read More
Tanya’s Training Tips: Ramp Up Your Dog’s Routine
April is Canine Fitness Month. Ramp up your dog’s routine with these great ideas from the OHS Training & Behavior team. Walks, runs, swims and play time with you can … Read More
A Deaf Dog Finds His Helper
Radar and Tina find their second chance, and their purpose, with each other. In a busy shelter environment, dogs sometimes turn to each other for comfort and companionship. They may … Read More
Acadia’s Story: A Tiny Kitten with a Huge Will to Live
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Born too small, tiny Acadia has a huge will to live. His mother, a stray from a local county shelter, arrived at the Oregon Humane Society just in time to … Read More
Logging Miles and Saving Lives
The OHS Running Team Helps High-Energy Dogs Find Their Happy Place Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a … Read More
OHS Takes in Nearly 50 Pets in the Aftermath of Alabama Tornado
Answering the call when disaster strikes “How can we help?” This is always the first question that comes up at OHS when a natural disaster hits. Days after the deadly … Read More
