More than 200 compassionate young people are part of the Youth Volunteer Program at OHS. The Youth Volunteer program at the Oregon Humane Society gives young people, ages 12-17, a chance to put their love for animals into action. They provide hands-on care to the animals at OHS – walking dogs, socializing cats, bathing and […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Volunteer Profile – Cecil Reniche-Smith
In 2017, OHS volunteers logged more than 250,000 hours of service. When it comes to volunteering, one quote is often used to describe these selfless individuals: “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” This could not be any truer than with Oregon Humane Society volunteer Cecil Reniche-Smith. She is the […]
OHS Receives 19 Cats After Seaside Apartment Fire
Seaside Police rescue 19 cats from a burned-out building and transport them to OHS On Friday, March 30, OHS got a call from the Seaside Police Department about a group of cats who were living in a condemned apartment building. It was a place the 19 cats called home before a devastating fire left the […]
The Best Kind of Baby Shower
It’s Kitten and Puppy Season at OHS OHS is expecting! Every year, more than 900 kittens and 200 puppies that aren’t quite ready for adoption arrive at OHS. These kittens and puppies are placed into foster care where they receive essential care and are given time to grow. OHS is asking for your help to […]
Hop to It: What You Need to Know About Pet Rabbits
By K.A McKenna With spring in full bloom and Easter just around the corner, many people may be thinking about adding a bunny to the family. However, it’s important to keep in mind that rabbits are highly sensitive animals and have a number of unique needs. Prospective adopters should do their research before bringing a […]
Celebrating puppies!
Five things you may not know about training puppies. For National Puppy Day we are celebrating all the things we love about puppies – their cuteness, wrinkly skin, soft fur, playful spirit and puppy breath! Puppies are adorable, but they can be a lot of work. Getting started on the right foot is important since […]
When Disaster is Local
Be prepared if you need to evacuate your pets When you think of disaster preparedness, what comes to mind? Having a survival kit for an earthquake, wildfire, flood or power outage? The recent fire at a local salvage yard demonstrated that a disaster can occur anywhere, anytime. Pets and apartment buildings were lost as the […]
An “Out of This World” Week for Cats
The Spay Odyssey lifts off at OHS – reducing homeless cats The Oregon Humane Society’s Holman Medical Center was recently transformed into ground control for an “out of this world” event that aims to end pet overpopulation. The Spay Odyssey, a week-long Spay & Save promotion offering free feline spay/neuter services for qualifying families, took […]
Celebrate Your Love for Pets at Doggie Dash 2018
Doggie Dash will be a huge block party to help OHS celebrate 150 years of love. The Oregon Humane Society is celebrating 150 years with a special gift for the pet-lovers of Portland. Registration for Doggie Dash is free until April 15. Doggie Dash is a Portland tradition and one of the largest gatherings of […]
Focus on Fostering – Caring for Mom and Puppies
What’s involved in fostering a mamma dog and a litter of puppies? A huge heart and the right set-up are a great start. There are a lot of great reasons to foster a pet in need. Time spent in a home can be invaluable for very young animals that need to grow a little before […]
