Join us in finishing the New Road Ahead Campaign for pets like Sheila. Like many animals, we didnโt know much about Sheilaโs history prior to her arrival at Oregon Humane from a shelter in New Mexico. All we knew for sure is that she had a smile that could melt your heart! We soon discovered […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
5 Ways You Can Participate in Doggie Dash 2022
This year, there are so many different ways you can participate in Doggie Dash and make a difference for animals. Doggie Dash is so much more than a walk. It’s a celebration of this community’s love for animals and Oregon Humane’s largest fundraiser for shelter pets in need. After two years of virtual experiences, […]
Volunteering is Self-Care: Q&A with Laura Horon
Helping Animals and Your Soul Love cats, dogs, rabbits or all of the above? Or maybe you have a specialized skill that might come in handy at OHS? That’s what Laura Horon did. Her volunteer journey began with her love of animals and turned into using her professional experience to help Oregon Humane. She […]
The Cattery Crew: Q&A with Nancy Judy
Volunteering as a Cattery Animal Care Technician Assistant is the Cats Meow! Snuggles, feeding, socializing and much more! Our cattery crew volunteers are there to support our feline friends daily. This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we chatted with Cattery Animal Care Technician Asssitant, Nancy Judy to talk about her variety of experiences […]
Kids are the Future: Q & A with Youth Volunteers
Spending Quality Time with Animals and Making New Friends Along the Way The Oregon Humane Youth Volunteers range from 12 to 17 years old. A volunteer shift can look like everything from helping a shy dog feel a little bit more comfortable to mentoring other volunteers and training them on the day to day […]
Running with the Dogs: David Mishler’s Volunteer Q & A
Getting Those Shelter Dog Wiggles Out, One Step at a Time. Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a lot of exercise. This where superstar volunteers shine! This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we sat down with Running Team Volunteer, David Mishler to talk […]
Q&A: All About Humane Law Enforcement
Protecting animals from neglect and abuse has been at the heart of Oregon Humane’s mission for over 100 years. Oregon Humane Humane Law Enforcement team leaders, Christopher Allori (Chief of Humane Law Enforcement) and Veronica Broadley (HLE Support Services Manager) gave us the inside scoop on how their team protects and rescues animals across the […]
Play Between Dogs: Does My Dog Enjoy It?
Before introducing your dog to other dogs, ask yourself, โDoes my dog really enjoy playing with other dogs?โ Play bows (see the picture above). Think of a play bow as an advance apology from one dog to another. As if they are saying, โHey, no worries. Anything I do after this, even if it is […]
How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine On Tuesday, March 15, Oregon Humane Chief Operating Officer Brian August attended a meeting with animal welfare leaders from around the country to get an update from Humane Society International on efforts to provide assistance to animals and pet owners in Ukraine. The session was hosted by The […]
Prince William’s Life of Love
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ This is Prince William. When I first met him and his dedicated and loving owner, it was plain to see that their bond was special. Prince William is a bit of a grumpy old man but loved his ownerโespecially when they would give him those irresistible cheek and chin scratches! When Prince William was […]
