Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries and 10 years of service Ten years ago, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, ASAP, came together to tackle one of the most pressing problems in the community; cat overpopulation. They created the Spay & Save program to give low-income pet-owners an easy and affordable way to have […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Tanya’s Training Tips: Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival
Follow these tips to help your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for the same event. Handling your pet’s curiosity, anxiety and increased insistence for attention may seem overwhelming, especially in addition to preparing […]
What You Should Know About Oregon’s Animal Protection Laws
Fighting for those who can’t speak for themselves When Thomas Lamb Eliot founded the Oregon Humane Society, it was based on the fundamental belief that the compassionate treatment of animals is the cornerstone of a more humane society. For 151 years, fighting animal cruelty and abuse has been at the heart of OHS’s mission. It […]
Happy Tails: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Move
From shelter life in Portland to a new life in Spain Since Frankenstein was adopted from OHS in 2014, he and his adopter, Xelha, have relocated to Spain. Xelha recently shared this adoption update with us: “I got Frankenstein (original name Braxton) five years ago today when I went to OHS with a friend because […]
Spay & Save Celebrates Major Milestone
Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries, launches new services The Spay & Save program ended 2019 by marking an incredible achievement. Since the subsidized and low-cost spay/neuter service was launched in 2010 by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP), more than 100,000 pets have received care at one of five surgery sites. The […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Five Things to Teach Your Pet in 2020
Make a resolution to master some pet behavior basics in 2020. It’s a new year and a great opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your pet. One of the best ways to solidify your bond with your four-legged family member is through positive learning experiences. This can be as simple as scheduling playtime, adding some […]
Oregon Tax Kicker Can Help Shelter Pets
When it’s time to file your 2019 taxes, consider helping OHS pets Exciting news was announced out of the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis recently: a $1.6 billion “kicker” will be available to Oregon taxpayers in 2020! When it’s time to file your 2019 taxes and collect your part of the kicker, consider helping the […]
Oregon Humane Society Marks Final Adoption of the Decade
A shy Chihuahua helps OHS celebrate a milestone. On Dec. 31, 2019, the Oregon Humane Society celebrated a decade of happy tails, four-legged best friends, and making families complete. As the year came to a close, the shelter also marked a huge milestone. Since 2010, OHS has adopted more than 11,000 pets each year and […]
You Gotta Have Faith
OHS veterinarians perform an intricate medical procedure to relieve a dogs painful ear condition. With her endearing underbite and stocky stature, it’s easy to see why Faith caught the eye of staff and volunteers when she came to OHS. Yet life had been tough for her before she came to the shelter to get some […]
A Fearful Dog Gets the Gift of Courage From OHS Trainers
How OHS’s Behavior Modification Program helped a fearful dog blossom. Right now, you can make an even bigger impact for pets like Jarvis! Through December 31, your donation will be doubled up to $50,000, thanks to a year-end matching challenge from the Willard L. and Ruth P. Eccles Foundation. Donate now. Sometimes progress is measured in […]
