Day of Giving Highlights 150 Years of Saving Lives
OHS’s Day of Giving raises more than $300,000 to help pets in need. It was a day of compassion, kindness and inspiration. The Day of Giving took place on Oct. … Read More
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Yogi’s Transformation
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Dog rescued from dog meat farm in South Korea undergoes transformation thanks to OHS volunteer groomers. When Yogi emerged from the flight after the long trip from South Korea, her … Read More
Oregon Humane Society raises starting wage to $15 per hour
Oregon Humane Society raises starting wage to $15 per hour The Oregon Humane Society is joining other companies in raising the starting wage for entry level positions to $15 per … Read More
International rescue effort brings dogs to Oregon
Oregon Humane Society receiving eight dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farm In partnership with Humane Society International (HSI) the Oregon Humane Society is caring for eight dogs from … Read More
Gratitude From a Former Student
Second Chance Program Gives Former Veterinary Student a Second Chance to Say Thank You. Each week, dozens of pets are transferred to OHS from other shelters for a second chance … Read More
UPDATE: Garfield and Mimi’s “Happily Every After”
Garfield and Mimi ride off into the sunset….together. After news of their love story spread throughout Portland, the customer care staff at OHS was determined to find them a home … Read More
Teamwork Saves 18 Cats and Kittens Facing Homelessness
OHS helps take in 16 cats and kittens from local family facing eviction “Out by midnight” was the message on the eviction notice. This news sent a Beaverton family scrambling … Read More
OHS Receives Grant to Help Senior Dogs
Love is in the air at the Oregon Humane Society for senior dogs and older adults. OHS recently received a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit, to … Read More
2018 OHS Photo Contest Winners
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Thanks to everyone who entered the 2018 OHS Photo Contest. The contest has ended and more than $18,000 was raised for shelter animals! Congratulations to Emily Robinson, Tom Faller and … Read More
The kittens have landed!
The call came in nine days ago. Shelters in Los Angeles County were experiencing a huge influx of kittens – more than 100 per day in some areas. Nearby wildfires … Read More
