Cookie Gets a Sweet Deal The veterinary team knew that Cookie needed something they could not give – but they knew who could. Staff quickly identified a feline blood donor […]
Category: Blog
Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Fourth of July Safety for Pets
Keep Your Pets Safe The Fourth of July is not a time of celebration for pets. If your pets are frightened by fireworks, you probably know the signs: they cower, […]
Ask a Vet: Summer & Preventative Pet Care
Summer Preparedness Tips Summer can be a time for outdoor adventures with your pet. As temperatures rise and pests become peskier, it’s also an important time to consider your pet’s […]
Should I Adopt an Adult Cat?
Thinking of bringing home a cat? Consider an adult! Sure, kittens are cute. But adult and senior cats make amazing companions, too! Here are the top three reasons to consider […]
How a connection with a special-needs cat inspired a unique gift
By Kathy Eaton In March 2018, I adopted Charles, a Red Tabby Manx from Oregon Humane Society. When I spotted him in the cattery and learned his story, I felt […]
Doggonit! Back to Summer School: Exercise 101
While at OHS, spunky Willard was recovering from major leg surgery after being hit by a car. Healing was hard for this exuberant, youthful pup so he worked with Behavior […]
What to Do if You Find a Cat or Kitten
So, what can I do when I find a cat? Assess the situation. When intervention is necessary. What about kittens? We understand the instinct to want to swoop in and […]
Support Oregon Senate Bill 696
Speak Up to Fight Animal Cruelty SB696 would ensure permanent funding for an animal cruelty-focused attorney within the Oregon Department’s Justice’s Criminal Division. Oregon’s current Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney, […]
ASPCA comes to Portland to train OHS Veterinarians
Spay and Neuter Training with the ASPCA In April, two veterinarians from ASPCA’s Spay/Neuter Alliance came to Oregon Humane Society to share best practices on high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter. 40 members […]
OHS’ Renovated Cattery Reopens to the Public
We redesigned the space by splitting our colony rooms in half, allowing flexibility for long term cats, bonded pairs, and litters of kittens. These adaptable spaces can either be divided […]