This holiday season, there are some special pets who are settling into their new home thanks to the Friends Forever program. These pets were enrolled in Oregon Humaneโs Friends ForeverTM program after their owners included Oregon Humane in their estate plans. Planning for the care of pets if they outlive us can be an emotional […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
The Power of Connection: Duke’s Story
๏ปฟ The end of 2020 was the start of a new beginning for Duke. In December, Duke was sick, emaciated and unable to walk. But a good Samaritan took him to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital for critical care. He was then transferred to Multnomah County Animal Services since he was considered a stray. On […]
The Purr-fect Ring Bearer
Oliver Nacho charms guests at his adopter’s wedding Itโs not every day that you see a cat playing the role of a ring bearer in a wedding. But Oliver Nacho is no ordinary cat. He came to Oregon Humane in 2018 and had trouble finding the right match. Many prospective adopters were deterred by his […]
Oregon Humane Hires First Veterinary Social Worker
Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, joins Oregon Humane with a focus on caring for the people who care for pets. A First for OHS Itโs been almost 20 years since the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Social Work established the countryโs first veterinary social work program. Since that time, the specialty […]
Giving Back on #GivingTuesday
More than 6,000 pounds of pet food distributed on Oregon Humane Community Resource Day. #GivingTuesday is all about generosity, compassion and supporting organizations and programs that serve the community. At the heart of Oregon Humaneโs mission to create a More Humane Society is preserving the animal-human bond. Since the beginning of the pandemic, keeping that […]
A Home for the Hollie-Days
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Hollieโs story is both extraordinarily painful and hopeful. When you first meet Hollie, itโs hard to imagine how different she once looked. She was rescued in Southern Oregon, severely emaciated and missing most of her hair. An unusual injury on the side of her face added to the mystery of Hollieโs past. Hollie was […]
Q&A: The Skinny on Skin
Skin issues are one of the most common, and often challenging, health problems that affect our pets. While all that itching and licking may seem annoying to us, it can be extremely uncomfortable for animals. โI donโt think people really appreciate how stressful skin problems can be for our pets,โ says Dr. Stephen Kochis, Oregon […]
Oregon Humane Hosts Resource Days to Help Pet Owners
Maintaining and strengthening the animal-human bond is at the heart of creating a More Humane Society. When pet owners are struggling to afford pet food or basic supplies, the stress can test this bond. To help, the Oregon Humane partnered with Crossroads Church to host Resource Days back in late June. Pet food, cat litter, […]
Carly’s Miraculous Journey
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Is there anything better than a big, goofy, slobbery bulldog smile? When Carly arrived at the Oregon Humane following a life of neglect, that happy smile didnโt 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 was […]
Working Cats Need a Special Home
Help give a cat a job and a home Cats and kittens come to Oregon Humane 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 […]
