On Dec 2, 2025, GivingTuesday, the Portland community gathered at the Sentinel Hotel to hear heartwarming animal stories and honor the exceptional people and pets who are making a difference. 2025 Diamond Collar Award Honorees FIDO Pet Food Bank FIDO Pet Food Bank distributes close to 20,000 pounds of pet food a month to those in need […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
OHS Gift Guide
Howliday Gift Guide We have something everyone on your list—the passionate animal-lover, the person who has everything, and those who are remembering a special pet this season. Paw through our Howliday Gift Guide for unique gifts that give back! Something Cozy & Bright: OHS Apparel Shop our online Bonfire store and choose from an adorable array of apparel designs, created […]
Selecting the Right Diet for Your Pet
The quality of our pet’s food can play a major role in their overall health and longevity. In a crowded marketplace, however, it can be difficult to discern what type of diet is the best fit. Dr. Franci Forman, OHS’ Community Veterinary Hospital Medical Director, suggests to first look for the nutritional adequacy statement from the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO. […]
OHS Book Club
Welcome Readers to OHS’ Book Club! All our Book Club selections are made by animal-lovers for animal-lovers! Our pick for winter 2025 is the beautifully written and peaceful memoir, Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton—the perfect book to read while snuggled up with your own pets! Read along with us! Whether solo or with a group, we have put together some thoughtful discussion questions to consider after reading. Discussion Questions Eager […]
One-Day Clinic Provides Vaccines to Pets in Need
More Than 140 Pets Vaccinated On November 11, OHS board member Dr. Robert Mack was joined by two veterinarians and OHS vet techs to administer vaccinations for cats and dogs belonging to pet owners experiencing houselessness or housing transition in our community. Three pop-up canopies were set up in the parking lot across from Blanchet […]
Giving Season at OHS
Maisie’s Story When a worried community member caught a glimpse of Maisie and noticed her unkempt condition, they alerted our Humane Law Enforcement team and we rushed to investigate. Thanks to donor support, Oregon Humane Society can take action for animals like Maisie in desperate need of assistance. Humane Special Agent Mike Rowe checked on Maisie and met her elderly owner. It was clear that this was a case of a […]
Maine Coon Cats at Oregon Humane Society
On June 19, at the request of Washington County Animal Services, Oregon Humane Society assisted with a suspected animal neglect case involving more than 30 Maine coon cats and two birds. The animals were transferred to OHS where they received extensive medical and behavior care. The suspect in the case pled guilty to 10 counts […]
Programs & Services for Oregon Families
Ghost’s Story Ghost was one of these pets. Ghost’s family had fallen on hard times, and on top of that, Ghost was diagnosed with long-term skin allergies that were difficult, time consuming, and expensive to manage. Ghost’s owner noticed that he was rapidly declining, no longer eating his food, and struggling to be the happy […]
Inside a Second Chance Transport
Meet Chloe House, Second Chance Coordinator My name is Chloe House, and I am a Second Chance Coordinator at Oregon Humane Society’s Portland Campus. My primary role is coordinating transfers to help shelters reduce their population and bring pets to OHS for adoption. In 2024, our team helped give over 7,000 animals their new beginnings. […]
OHS Helps Establish Social Work in Animal Welfare (SWAW) Guidelines
What is Veterinary Social Work? Veterinary social work is a growing specialty that recognizes the deep connection between pets and their families, and the complex challenges that can arise when navigating barriers to housing, healthcare, and social services. “When pet owners come to Oregon Humane Society for assistance with veterinary care, rehoming a pet, or […]
