Tiny, but mighty, 15-year-old Nimoy still has a pep in his step and a zest for life. Nimoy arrived as a stray at Multnomah County Animal Services and quickly became a staff favorite. He was a great candidate for adoption and transferred to OHS. After Nimoy arrived at OHS, everyone was instantly surprised at how […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
And Then There Was One
A shy dog yearns for love after suffering from years of neglect. When you first meet Aden, his shy personality is immediately evident. He will slink around with his tail deeply tucked between his legs and often look for a tightly enclosed space to feel secure. But he has a special kind of gentleness that […]
Good things come in 3s
Good things come in 3s While there is no secret formula to helping a new dog adjust after adoption, there are a few guidelines and timelines that are helpful to keep in mind. The Rule of Three is a quick way to think of the different stages of a dogs’ transition in their new home. […]
Tales of Healing: Abner’s Story
After enduring years of neglect, Abner learns to trust thanks to the dedication of his foster parent. OHS foster parents play a critical role for pets who are part of criminal investigations. Often, these animals have special behavioral or medical needs due to the abuse or neglect they’ve endured in their past. For a group […]
Resolve to Create a Legacy
Resolve to ensure your love for pets lives on with a legacy gift. As the new year begins, it’s a great time to think about some of those things that we often avoid – making a budget, reviewing your insurance, locating important documents and making an estate plan. An estate plan is important, especially if […]
3 Things You Should Do With Your Pet in 2021
Advice from OHS trainers: The top 3 things you should do with your pet in 2021. If you adopted a pet in 2020, you are not alone. Interest in adoption soared as people spent more time at home this past year. And, as we endured the stress and anxiety of life during a pandemic, many […]
A Heartwarming Adoption to End 2020
In a year full of unprecedented challenges, the final adoption of 2020 included a message of hope. OHS moved to adoptions by appointment in mid-March and since that time more than 5,000 pets have found loving homes. “Being able to continue adoptions was critically important this year,” says Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO. “For […]
Ringworm FAQ
What you need to know about ringworm Frequently asked questions If you have ever walked barefoot in a gym, been around horses or played in the dirt when you were a kid, you are probably familiar with a family of funguses that also affect kittens. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions about […]
Young Musicians Help Wildfire Victims
Young Musicians Use their Talents to Help Wildfire Victims As the wildfires blazed across Oregon in early September, George and Henri Danzelaud were eager to help. The brothers have a passion for animal welfare and they looked for a way to help people and pets affected by this unprecedented disaster. These dedicated young men have […]
Anxiety and Our Pets
The pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health, and our pets may be feeling it too. Advice from Jennifer Shirley, CPDT, OHS Training and Behavior Department Over the last eight to nine months, people have had to make substantial changes in their lives, deal with painful isolation, unexpected moves and many have lost […]
