Oregon Humane Society mourns the loss of Michael Marx who passed away after this article was published. He will be missed. Because of their Charitable Gift Annuities his commitment to help homeless and injured pets will continue long into the future. Portland has been home to Don and Michael since they relocated from California 19 […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
UPDATE: Discarded in the Trash, Kitten without Eyes Gets a Holiday Miracle
How a kitten without eyes brought a family together Hours before the sun came up, Alanna Lundin and her three children arrived at OHS and began to wait. They knew they needed to arrive early if they wanted to have a chance to adopt the sweet little blind kitten named Ilene that been featured on […]
OHS Celebrates 11,000th Pet Adoption of 2019
A two-year-old Labrador/Weimaraner mix set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society today by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2019. Max is going to a new home with the Dunlap family of Damascus. This is the tenth year in a row that OHS has reached this milestone. OHS is now setting 11,650 as the […]
A Dog’s Life – Playgroups and Naptime at OHS
How playgroups and naptime help the dogs at OHS Being in a shelter is stressful for most dogs. The noise, smells and constant stream of people can send a dog’s brain into overdrive. Despite OHS’s great facility, dedicated staff and volunteers, sometimes dogs need more. They need each other. Playtime with other dogs can be […]
A Four-Legged Family Reunion
Almost one year after finding their forever homes, a group of puppies and their adopters come together for a special birthday celebration. On a crisp fall day in 2018, a very pregnant border collie made the long journey to OHS from a shelter in Klamath Falls. Before she arrived, a plea went out for a […]
Humane Special Agent Katie Cogswell joins OHS
Portland, Ore. – In an effort to expand investigations of animal cruelty and neglect, the Oregon Humane Society has welcomed a second Humane Special Agent to its Investigations Department. Special Agent Katie Cogswell was sworn in by the Oregon State Police on Nov. 22 during a commissioning ceremony in Salem. “The addition of Special Agent […]
Doggie Daycare, Pet Boarding and Pet Sitters: Choosing the Best Option for your Dog
What do you do when you need to leave home and your dog can’t come with you? Choosing the right boarding facility or pet sitter for your dog is key for a stress-free trip! Whether your dog will be staying at home with a sitter or going to a boarding facility, try to pick an […]
What Kind of Hero Are You? Take the Quiz and Find Out
It’s easy to be a hero for the pets at the Oregon Humane Society. Every day, the impact of your generosity is seen all over the shelter. You make it possible for pets to be transported to OHS from overcrowded shelters so they can have a second chance at a loving home. Because of you, […]
From Victim to Survivor: Buster’s Transformation
Can you imagine being locked in a crate, starving, cold and discarded on the side of the road? This is how Buster was found, and help almost came too late. Will you protect those who can’t speak for themselves? When two good Samaritans found Buster, the four-year-old Pomeranian was wasting away in a filthy […]
OHS Receives PetSmart Charities Grant to Help At-Risk Cats
Oregon Humane Society receives first-of-its-kind grant from PetSmart Charities to help save at-risk cats and kittens. Giving pets in need a second chance at a loving home is at the heart of transport programs. Shelters that struggle with too many pets and not enough adopters often partner with organizations like the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) […]
