Root for the Home Team If you have extra gear lying around for your favorite band, sports team, or fandom, then consider having your pet don the attire for a simple costume that will showcase who you are rooting for loud and proud! Spooky Season Safety Tip: Be mindful of too many layers as your […]
Category: Blog
Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Celebrating Three Years of Profound Impact
Near the end of 2022, after years of planning, we opened our Community Veterinary Hospital, Behavior & Rescue Center, and Animal Crimes Forensic Center. To achieve this largest expansion of space and services in OHS’ history, our community of donors invested generously, showing a commitment to doing more for people and animals in Oregon. We […]
Dogs Rescued in Polk County
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the request of Polk County Sheriff’s Office, OHS assisted with the rescue of 41 dogs who were living in unsanitary conditions and suffering from suspected neglect. OHS deployed a team of 12 experts to the scene including a forensic veterinarian, behavior specialists, and highly-skilled animal handlers. The animals were carefully […]
The Path Home
Nearly 12,000 animals pass through OHS’ shelters every year, each on their own unique journey. Some simply need a warm, safe place to land until a new family comes along. Others have more specific needs, ranging from medical treatments to specialized training. OHS programs and services are able to meet every need, providing the highest […]
Celebrating 36 Years of Service
Lives Saved Because of Funds Raised Animal welfare has changed dramatically since 1989, and Oregon Humane Society has been at the forefront of this transformation. Every step forward for animals has had one thing in common—the funding to make it happen. OHS is fortunate to have a diverse range of fundraising programs, including monthly giving, […]
Estate Planning Made Easy
Estate Planning is For Everyone Many people think estate planning is only for the wealthy. In reality, it’s not just about finances or assets—it’s about protecting the people, causes, and companions you care about most, including yourself. Whether you’re single, raising a family, or simply want to ease the burden on loved ones, creating a […]
OHS Responds: 16 Dogs Transferred from Texas
On July 31, 2025, Oregon Humane Society accepted the transfer of 16 dogs from Texas shelters in coordination with the ASPCA. As recovery in central Texas unfolds in the aftermath of the devastating Guadalupe River flash flood, shelters in the affected areas have seen a surge in stray dogs and owner surrendered animals in need […]
How to Help Stray Cats
Do More for Stray Cats & Kittens Boris—an outgoing, grumpy-faced stray—came to Oregon Humane Society when a community member tending to him noticed his eyes were showing signs of a painful infection. Donor support enabled Boris to get the care he needed—which included corrective surgery for entropion, a painful condition where the eyelid turns inward. […]
Summer Pet Safety Tips
Hot weather and packed summer schedules can be a refreshing change of pace after dreary PNW winters, but it’s also a time of increased pet stress and—in some cases— frightening emergencies. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can enjoy summer with your pet and keep them safe! Check out our tips for keeping pets […]
Foster-to-Adopt is Changing the Odds
More than 11,900 animals enter Oregon Humane Society’s shelters every year—an impressive number made possible by the generosity of our donors. Every animal in our care receives everything they need—healthy food, medical care, spacious shelter, plentiful exercise, love, and support—but the very best place for every animal is at home. Sunny at Shelter Sunny Day […]
