So, what can I do when I find a cat? Assess the situation. When intervention is necessary. What about kittens? We understand that instinct to want to swoop in and […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Support Oregon Senate Bill 696
Speak Up to Fight Animal Cruelty SB696 would ensure permanent funding for an animal cruelty-focused attorney within the Oregon Department’s Justice’s Criminal Division. Oregon’s current Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney, […]
ASPCA comes to Portland to train OHS Veterinarians
Spay and Neuter Training with the ASPCA In April, two veterinarians from ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Alliance came to Oregon Humane Society to share best practices on high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter. 40 members […]
OHS’ Renovated Cattery Reopens to the Public
We redesigned the space by splitting our colony rooms in half, allowing flexibility for long term cats, bonded pairs, and litters of kittens. These adaptable spaces can either be divided […]
OHS Partners with ASPCA to Fly 60+ Puppies to Safety
Late Thursday, April 20, 2023, Oregon Humane Society received over 60 puppies through our Second Chance program. One of our second chance partners is the ASPCA® (The American Society for […]
The Inside Scoop: OHS’ New Community Resource Center
When little Tequila’s tooth became infected, his family didn’t know where to turn. They were overwhelmed with where to begin, anxious about what services might be available to them so […]
Dashing is for the Dogs: An Insider’s Guide to the annual OHS Dog Fest
It comes every year, rain or shine, the dogs of Portland take over the Tom McCall Waterfront Park and dash to raise funds for all the animals at OHS. While […]
Top Volunteers for 2022 Honored
OHS Portland Campus volunteers recognized for their compassion, and kindness. Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane Society including Kem Sypher, recipient of the […]
You Help Protect Animals from Cruelty and Neglect.
My name is Veronica Broadley, Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Support Services Manager. And I will never forget California King’s story… On the day our HLE team received […]
Heroic People and Pets Honored at OHS’ Diamond Collar Awards
Meet the Heroes Oregon Humane Society honored exceptional people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards on Feb. 22, 2023. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness, and […]
