A look back at 2019: honoring exceptional OHS volunteers during extraordinary times. This year has brought so many unprecedented challenges, but one thing has remained constant: dedicated volunteers have been […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
OHS Participates in Largest Pet Rescue Flight in History
Yesterday, the Oregon Humane Society assisted Greater Good Charities and Wings of Rescue in a historic airlift of close to 600 shelter pets from the Hawaiian Islands. Oregon Humane Society, […]
OHS Partners with Banfield Foundation on Life-Saving Transport Program
Three transports of pets from Oklahoma are planned before the end of 2020. OHS is joining forces with the Banfield Foundation, PEDIGREE Foundation and VCA Charities to transport close to […]
Zuko’s Miraculous Transformation
Alone and vulnerable, this tiny kitten was destined for a short, tragic life. But donors saved Zuko’s life. Zuko came to the Oregon Humane Society hurt from […]
Responding to a disaster…during a disaster
OHS Incident Command team tackles challenges of disaster response during a pandemic Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon faced another massive challenge. Wildfires were raging across the state — […]
OHS assists pets affected by California wildfires
Oregon Humane Society continues to aid with wildfire response On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Oregon Humane Society sent two transport vehicles to Northern California to assist Haven Humane Society with […]
Happy Tails: Briar’s Journey
How a road trip, a yellow lab and OHS’s Second Chance program brought a special dog home. When Portland residents Kelly and Charae hit the road for a trip to […]
OHS Response Update: 2020 Oregon Wildfires
As the situation with the wildfires around our state changes rapidly, we want to keep you updated on Oregon Humane Society’s role in the response, important resources and ways you […]
Finley’s Heroes
How two nurses helped a diabetic cat find his new life. When Finley’s owner passed away, he lost the person who’d been his constant companion for seven years. But he […]
OHS Offers $1,000 Reward in Case of Abandoned, Neglected Dogs
Public’s help sought in the case of two senior dogs found near Multnomah Falls. Oregon Humane Society is seeking the public’s assistance in the case of two abandoned dogs in […]