Is there anything better than a big, goofy, slobbery bulldog smile? When Carly arrived at the Oregon Humane Society following a life of neglect, that happy smile didn’t exist. When Carly was found by a partner shelter she was severely underweight, her toenails were so long she could barely walk and her black fur […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Working Cats Need a Special Home
Help give a cat a job and a home Cats and kittens come to OHS from all kinds of circumstances – some of the most shy and unsocial cats come from neglect cases. Often, these cats transform when given patience, love and behavior modification. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, these cats are not candidates […]
OHS Receives Humane Award from ASPCA
Oregon Humane Society is the recipient of the prestigious Henry Bergh Award from the ASPCA. The ASPCA® Unveils Recipients of the 2021 Humane Awards Virtual event to honor people and pets from across the nation who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare New York, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2021 – The ASPCA® (The American Society for […]
A Second Chance for Gremlin
When a tiny feline named Gremlin arrived at the Oregon Humane Society from a partner shelter in Oregon, she barely looked like a kitten. Her name suited her since she really looked like a little gremlin. She had lost most of her hair, and her skin was inflamed and irritated. A common skin fungus […]
OHS assisting with Hurricane Ida response
Team Update: Sept. 11 Today is our last day of deployment, and there is a solemn feeling in the air as we mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This day is also a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and we are all especially grateful to be working alongside our team member […]
What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia?
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 emergency animal clinic and then transferred to the Oregon Humane Society. He made a full recovery, but was still wobbly on his feet. He was […]
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 treats, a few table scraps and other items that can cause the extra calories to add up. While some may think a little pudge on […]
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 to OHSwith some behavior challenges but founda loving home with Diane. Patricia and Diane Heffron are often considered a dynamic duo at OHS. The siblings […]
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 LGBTQIA+ community. There is special significance today as we mark 52 years since the Stonewall uprising in New York City. It was a turning point […]
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 slavery was effectively ended in the United States in 1865. And yet, more than 156 years later, we are reminded that racial equity is a […]
