Follow this step-by-step tutorial Feeling crafty? If you find yourself at home without anything to do, make toys for your pets! Follow along with this quick and easy tutorial for fleece cat toys. Don’t have a cat? Contact us to donate your fleece toys to the shelter cats at OHS and receive volunteer hours. Supplies […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Supporting OHS Supporters
How to help businesses that help OHS The business community has been enormously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including numerous partners of OHS. The following list is a resource for OHS constituents to help you quickly identify companies that help to sustain OHS, along with information about any adjusted services that they are offering during […]
FAQ: COVID-19 and Your Pet
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and your pet The outbreak of COVID-19 is causing fear and uncertainty for lots of people, and the constant flood of news can make it hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. There is a threat to companion animal welfare because some people are starting worry that pets could spread […]
OHS Donates PPE to Health Care Workers and First Responders
23,000 N95 masks and Tyvek suits were donated to Providence Health & Services and Clackamas County Emergency Services. In response to the need for personal protective equipment for health care workers and first responders, the Oregon Humane Society has donated 23,000 N95 masks and 100 Tyvek suits. The supplies were originally donated to OHS’s investigations […]
Inside the Shelter: A Day in the Life of Boone
As social distancing affects the world around us, not much has changed for the animals at the Oregon Humane Society. This morning, Boone awoke when a volunteer stepped into his kennel for his morning walk. He can be a little nervous, so they knelt down and coaxed him over by speaking softly and offering treats. […]
A Blind Kitten Gets a Bright Future
It’s heartbreaking to imagine the suffering Ilene went through. But thanks to donors, she got a second chance at life. It was a rainy evening in central California when a good Samaritan heard the faint cries of a kitten. The tiny feline was found stuffed in a bag and tossed in a pile of garbage. […]
OHS Receives 19 Cats From Overwhelmed Pet Owner
OHS partners with Washington County Animal Services to take in 19 felines in need. Two cats turned into 20 for a local pet owner, prompting Washington County Animal Services (WCAS) to step in to help. The situation was an example of how quickly cats can reproduce when they aren’t spayed/neutered. OHS regularly partners with WCAS […]
Lessons from Wingo
A tiny dog shares a deep bond and valuable life lessons with his adopter. Our pets are companions, family members and beloved best friends. Sometimes they are also the greatest teachers in our life. When Wingo was adopted, he was full of lessons for his adopter, Steve. Four months later, OHS received this touching update. […]
Spay & Save – A Decade of Saving Lives
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 […]
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 […]
