The new hospital will offer expanded veterinary care for Oregon and SW Washington. Oregon Humane cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Community Veterinary Hospital on Thursday and appointments for the public clinic are already being booked up for the first weeks. The project, along with a soon-to-be completed Behavior and Rescue […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
How a Special Cat Inspired a Legacy Gift
By Carol Christensen I have been an Oregon Humane foster parent, volunteer, and donor for many years. I want to tell you about a very special cat that I fostered, and adopted, named Birmie. Birmie was one of 114 cats rescued from a house in Oregon in June of 2015. In my role as a […]
A Journey to a New Home
Chartres’ Story It was one of those unseasonably hot spring days when I loaded up the Oregon Humane van with enough kennels and supplies to make a big rescue. My name is Perla Ceh-CoCom and I work in the Oregon Humane Admissions department as part of our Second Chance team. My job allows me to […]
Peace of Mind for Pets: Friends Forever™ Program
Secure Your Pet’s Future Planning for the care of our pets if they outlive us can be an emotional process. But the Friends Forever™ program provides peace of mind knowing that your beloved family member will be cared for by Oregon Humane and placed in a new, loving home. Murphy was enrolled in Oregon Humane’s […]
Autumn with the Animals of OHS
Autumn has arrived! That means it’s time for some of our most beloved Pacific Northwest traditions: watching the swifts migrate at Chapman Elementary School, apple-picking in the Willamette Valley, and visiting the corn mazes of Sauvie Island. It turns out that we humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the changing of the seasons. As […]
“Help! My Dog Doesn’t Listen.”
Did you know that the Oregon Humane Salem Campus has a behavior hotline? Call (503) 585-5900, extension 318. You can also send us a direct message. Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not find humans intrinsically valuable. According to a study by Patrizia Piotti and Juliane Kaminski, dogs need external motivation. Once we learn what […]
Malamute 101
Get to know this beautiful breed by reviewing this information compiled by our adoption specialists and behavior experts. Malamutes may look like gigantic, fluffy huskies, but they are their own breed with specialized traits and needs. As with any breed, it is important to learn about malamutes and their traits before bringing one home. Malamutes […]
Portland and Salem Campuses Assist with Multiple Rescues
Oregon Humane Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14. First, at the request of Oakridge Police, Oregon Humane assisted with a situation involving an overwhelmed breeder. Four Oregon Humane transport vehicles traveled to the area to […]
Wildfire Information and Resources
As wildfires affect many communities around our state, here are some important reminders and resources. We will continue to keep this page updated as conditions change. Be Prepared Sign up for emergency alerts. Know when an emergency is happening in your county. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. Find your county and sign up […]
Portland and Salem Assist with Multiple Rescues
Oregon Humane Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14, 2022. “Oregon Humane can respond to multiple urgent requests thanks to the hard work and collaboration of the teams at the Portland and Salem campuses,” says Sharon […]
