Meet Argon Argon, a 4-year-old German Shepherd mix, was rescued by a good Samaritan after it was suspected he was hit by a car. He was treated at a local […]
Category: Blog
Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
A Weighty Matter
Like many of us, our pets may have put on a few pounds during the past year. Boredom, stress and living under lockdown may have led to giving pets extra […]
Patricia and Diane Heffron: Legacy Giving
Patricia with Oliver, at front, who wasadopted from a county shelter in Floridaand Zee, in Patricia’s arms, who is afoster dog from Old Dog Haven Diane with Terrance, who came […]
Pride Month: We Stand with the LGBTQIA+ Community
A message from Dr. Stephen Kochis, OHS Chief Medical Officer: All this month, we have been celebrating Pride and the Oregon Humane Society’s commitment to being an ally to the […]
Honoring Juneteenth
A message from Sharon Harmon, OHS President & CEO Today, we are taking time to honor one of the most significant dates in African-American history. Juneteenth marks the date that […]
A Fresh Start for Fiona
An abrupt accident interrupted the happy life of a four-month-old puppy. That day changed Fiona’s life forever, but you helped to heal her and give her a new beginning. […]
A Paw-some Partnership for Felines
In honor of National Adopt a Cat Month, Naturally Fresh cat litter is partnering with OHS on a special promotion. For the month of June, Naturally Fresh will match all adoption […]
OHSTAR Assists with Horse and Rider Rescue
When animals are in distress, the OHS Technical Animal Rescue Team (OHSTAR) is ready to deploy. This volunteer team is trained in animal first aid and rescue to help trapped […]
Bacon Bubbles, Audio Books and Bird Videos
How enrichment techniques help fearful pets blossom. What do bacon bubbles, audio books and bird videos have in common? They are all enrichment tools used in the Behavior Modification (BMod) […]
Gimili’s Story
We want to tell you about a special dog named Gimili. Gimili and his former owner have been through a devastating time and are both ready to begin new chapters […]
