After a month of fierce competition between 225 adorable entries, the votes are finally in! Sweet pictures flooded in, and resulted in $24,119 in funds raised to help shelter pets. Pets went head-to-head in the Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and even Best Self-Quarantining Pet categories as supporters and fans could cast as […]
Category: Blog
Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Estate Planning – Lessons from Celebrities
Top 10 mistakes to avoid during estate planning Everybody makes mistakes — that’s a given — but not everyone learns from them. Local attorney and OHS supporter Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney at Law, (pictured on the left with her husband Steve with their beloved dogs) shares ten unfortunate estate planning mistakes famous celebrities have made and […]
Dogs from Oklahoma Begin a New Chapter
OHS welcomes 39 dogs from the first transport from Oklahoma since COVID-19 changed our world. On June 27, long before the sun came up over the plains of Oklahoma, dozens of volunteers from Fetch Fido a Flight were preparing more than 200 pets for their flight to Oregon. OHS, SafeHaven Humane Society and Newberg Animal […]
Happy Tails: Lottie Learns to Love
A pregnant dog from Klamath Falls learns to trust again Lottie came to OHS on a Second Chance transport from Klamath Falls. She spent much of her early life left outside, leaving her fearful and distrusting. When Lottie arrived at OHS, it was discovered that she was pregnant, so she was sent to a foster […]
Ziggy’s New Beginning
After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy made an extraordinary recovery and began a new life. Thanks to donors, Ziggy’s darkest days are now behind him. Like the Oregon Humane Society, you won’t accept cruelty to animals. For all of us, our animals are our treasured family members. That’s why, even in this difficult time, […]
Sancho’s Big Day
Sancho’s Journey from Foster to Forever Home One bright spot in the coronavirus pandemic has been the huge interest in pet adoption and fostering. As people began to shelter in place, they were looking for a way to make a difference in their community. When OHS put the call out for emergency foster homes, Jason […]
Racism Has No Place in a More Humane Society
We believe that Black Lives Matter The mission of the Oregon Humane Society is to create a more humane society. For us, this is more than a billboard or slogan; it is a vision that inspires us every day. And yet, the killing of George Floyd has been a painful reminder that the inequities in […]
Class of 2020: Meet the OHS Youth Volunteer Grads
OHS celebrates youth volunteers and proudly honors those graduating during these challenging times. Oregon Humane Society’s youth volunteer program offers opportunities for ages 12-17. We are incredibly grateful for our youth volunteers and proud to introduce the Class of 2020 as they prepare to embark on their future endeavors. Maura Kelley St. Mary’s Academy 524 […]
5 Tips to Prevent Home Alone Anxiety
There’s no doubt that pets everywhere are soaking in all the extra attention they’ve been getting while your family is at home. However, this extended time home could impact your pet’s well-being once you go back to your regular routine. Home alone anxiety is no small concern. Once your schedule goes back to normal, […]
OHS Drives 10,000 Miles to Feed Thousands of Pets
OHS donates approximately 60,000 pounds of pet food to shelters, rescues and food pantries around the state. In late April, the Oregon Humane Society launched a state-wide effort to distribute pet food to shelters, rescues and food pantries in communities in need. The project was initiated in response to the economic hardship brought on by […]
