Jane and Dick Miller have always loved animals. Allergies prevented them from having a dog or cat, but that didn’t stop them. Ten years ago, thanks to the generosity of […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
OHS Team Helps Pets Displaced by Camp Fire
OHS disaster responders care for pets and reunite families Since the Camp Fire ravaged the town of Paradise, California, the Oregon Humane Society has been in contact with local shelters […]
Volunteers Give Back on Thanksgiving
64 volunteers celebrate holiday with OHS pets In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving day, volunteers filled the Oregon Humane Society. The shelter was closed to the public, but volunteers […]
OHS Finds Home for 11,000th Pet of 2018
Nelson finds a home for the holidays A tiny three-year-old Chihuahua set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society today by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2018. Nelson is going to […]
Petunia’s Story: Turning Pets and People into Family
A Special Message from CEO Sharon Harmon Like the Oregon Humane Society, you believe pets are family. Their unconditional love lends us strength and joy. I’m writing to share the […]
OHS Birthday: Thank You for 150 Years
For 150 years, Oregonians have led with their hearts, creating a more humane society where animals are treated with kindness and compassion. To honor OHS’s 150-year legacy of saving lives, […]
Military Veterans Receive Half-Price Adoptions
Come to the Oregon Humane Society on Veterans Day Weekend Pets bring so much joy to our lives. They provide comfort, companionship and unconditional love. There’s nothing quite like a […]
OHS Disaster Response and Deployment News
Updates from the field It’s been a busy season for the Oregon Humane Society staff and volunteers who are certified in Emergency Animal Sheltering. Their expertise was needed in response […]
Hurricane Michael Response – Making Room for Pets Affected By the Storm
Cats and kittens from Florida arrive at OHS to make room for pets affected by Hurricane Michael When Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola barely escaped the storm’s […]
You Make All the Difference to Pets in Need
Volunteer Pat Anderson Thanks OHS Donors As a volunteer at the Oregon Humane Society, I’ve witnessed firsthand how generosity and compassion work magic on homeless pets. I’m excited to share […]