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Addressing Pet Overpopulation
The Overpopulation Problem An increase in animals across our community isn’t a singular issue. Unexpected litters place a burden on families, leading many to choose to surrender the unintended offspring to a shelter. If they are unable to access or afford spay/neuter services, many families are also choosing to surrender their unaltered adult pets to avoid the risk of…
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Friends Forever: A Look Back at 2025
Pets with a Plan Thanks to our Friends Forever® program, pet owners can have a solid plan in place for their pet’s future should the day ever come that they can no longer care for their beloved pets. The program ensures enrolled pets get a safe landing pad in our care while they await new homes. Enrolling pets into the program…
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Oregon Humane Book Club: 2026 Fall Selection
Our Fall Book Club Selection Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About: A Memoir by Isabel Klee Isabel Klee made her name on Instagram as @SimonSits, documenting her love for her dog Simon and her adventures fostering dogs in need. This memoir is a look back on Klee’s journey—coming-of-age in New York City, searching for…
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Getting Started on the Right Paw
The early months of a kitten’s or puppy’s life are full of excitement and discovery, but they are also a critical time for protecting your new pet’s health. In their young age, baby animals have under-developed immune systems and are vulnerable to illness. If you’re welcoming a new bundle of four-legged joy into your home,…
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CEO Announcement: Introducing Frank So
We are excited to welcome Frank So as Oregon Humane’s next CEO. Frank brings a remarkable breadth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to uniting people around a shared vision for a better future. His career has taken him from Beaverton, where he grew up, to international humanitarian work and diplomacy, and on to…
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Emergency Response: Helping Animals in Need
Emergency Animal Sheltering Program Oregon Humane offers staff and volunteers a unique opportunity to support other animal welfare agencies around the country during natural disasters or other large-scale emergencies through our Emergency Animal Sheltering program. To be certified in Emergency Animal Sheltering, staff and volunteers must complete extensive training and have advanced animal handling skills. This…
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A Look into Animal Rescues
What is a Special Rescue? Oregon Humane intakes animals in a variety of ways, including Second Chance transfers from partner shelters, owner surrender, Humane Law Enforcement investigations, and special animal rescues. Animal rescues can be in response to a high need event, such as wildfire or natural disaster—in July five dogs arrived from the Umatilla…
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More Than 80 Animals Rescued from Neglect
Three dogs and 83 cats are now under the care of Oregon Humane after being rescued from a home near Medford where they were living in unsanitary conditions without adequate care. The case began as an investigation into elder abuse but quickly expanded when Central Point Police visited the home and discovered dozens of cats…
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Fourth of July Safety for Pets
Keep Your Pets Safe Firework celebrations across the state can be seriously distressing for both pets and people. Loud and sudden noises are not only stressful, but they can even lead to dangerous situations for our pets, including beloved animals going missing after being startled by loud noises. Make sure your pets are safe and…
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Oregon Humane & Columbia Sportswear Collab
July 1 through July 31, you can help Oregon Humane stock up on needed pet supplies and gain entry into the coveted Columbia Sportswear Employee Store to shop for a good cause! How to Participate: With a variety of needs including items for our foster families supporting neonatal kittens, treats to provide animals in our Behavior Modification program, and more,…
