At Oregon Humane, staff and volunteers get creative to help each pet have a positive stay at the shelter, however long or short their visit might be prior to getting adopted. To provide some extra TLC and celebrate the Easter holiday, a group of volunteers recently got together to prep Easter egg-shaped treats for the […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
These Two Photos Show Why We’re Dashing
Bingo was in terrible shape when he was found as stray, with a matted and dirty coat, runny eyes, and infested with fleas. He had been found in the farm country of central California, but no one came to his local shelter to adopt him. After several weeks at that shelter, Bingo came to Oregon […]
What’s the Breakfast of Doggie Dash Champions?
A Co-Captain of the Early Thurds Shares the Secret of the Team’s Success When you think of the key to being a successful Doggie Dash team, you usually don’t think of hot buttered croissants. Unless you’re Karl Keener, a Captain of the Early Thuds Doggie Dash team. The team made its debut at last year’s […]
Jamutts Win “Shadow a Vet” Doggie Dash Challenge
Congratulations to the Jamutts team for winning the March Doggie Dash Challenge. One lucky member of the team will get to follow a veterinarian inside the Oregon Humane hospital for a first-hand look at how lives are saved. The team member will put on a mask and scrubs and walk beside an Oregon Humane surgeon as […]
Meet Lily: A Local Hero for Shelter Animals
Contributed by Stephanie Kittrell, Oregon Humane Community Relations Manager As the Community Relations Manager at Oregon Humane, I have the privilege of meeting people in our community who are doing good things to help pets and people in need. One such outstanding person has made a lasting impression on me and on all the shelter animals—I’d like […]
Happy National Puppy Day
A day to celebrate puppies and the unconditional love and joy they bring to our lives? Sounds like something we should celebrate every day! This day to recognize puppy love, promote adoption of dogs in need at shelters around the country (and the world), raise awareness about puppy mills and more, was started in 2006 and […]
SMART: Animal Rescue Documentary Screening
Contributed by Cecil Reniche-Smith, Oregon Humane Volunteer There are all sorts of volunteer opportunities at Oregon Humane: volunteers work with the animals, assist in the Medical Center and with the Behavioral Department, help with office work, spread wood chips on the dog paths, and more. One of the more unusual volunteer opportunities at Oregon Humane […]
Amazon Smile Can Help Oregon Humane Pets
Support Oregon Humane by Shopping with Amazon Smile Amazon.com now offers a way to support your favorite charity when shopping on their website. When you join Amazon Smile (it’s free!), just select Oregon Humane as your charity. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your purchase totals. When you sign into smile.amazon.com, you’ll see products […]
Help Pets with Fred Meyer Rewards
Fred Meyer Community Rewards If you are a Fred Meyer shopper, it’s as easy as pie to support the pets at Oregon Humane. Fred Meyer donates $2.5 million each year to nonprofits and community groups in our region selected by customers. NOTICE: existing Fred Meyer Rewards customers, you may need to renew! Anyone who signed up […]
Tuxedo Cat, Shaggy, Finds New Home After Owner’s Passing
In December 2013, loyal Oregon Humane supporter Susan Powers* was being treated for cancer. Although she was optimistic about her prognosis, she contacted Oregon Humane to make a plan for her two cats. Susan had read about the Oregon Humane Friends Forever™ program, which guarantees the care of pets who survive their owners. Susan included […]
