Thanks to supporters like you, Oregon Humane has become a leader in assisting pets in need of rescue. And through our Second Chance Program, we bring thousands of pets each year from more than 90 other shelters struggling with too many pets and not enough adopters. We also find adopters for more than 11,000 pets […]
Category: Blog
Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Rescued Birds Adopted
One of the largest rescues in Oregon Humane history has concluded with the adoption of all the available rescued animals. Oregon Humane investigators seized 245 exotic bird this summer that were found living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in a barn in Damascus (full story here). The owner was subsequently charged with multiple counts of animal neglect. […]
The Shelter in the Little Brown House
A Second Chance transfer partner story, contributed by Oregon Humane volunteer Jessica Haggin. Approximately four hours east of Portland is a tiny brown house set back from Highway 84. Driving past, you probably wouldn’t even notice it. It’s so far outside the nearest town (La Grande) that there’s nothing but space on one side of […]
Caring for a Flock of Feathered Friends
Contributed by René Pizzo, Oregon Humane Emergency Animal Shelter volunteer Since July 2016, Oregon Humane staff and volunteers have been caring for 245 exotic birds seized from an individual who is now facing animal neglect charges (story here and here). Long-time volunteer René Pizzo’s blog highlights the unique challenges and rewards of caring for these exotic […]
Oregon Humane Reaches Milestone 11,000th Adoption in 2016
A lively black Labrador puppy named Remington set a milestone for the Oregon Humane this evening by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2016. Remington is going to a new home with the Boverman family of Southwest Portland where he will join Bella, the family’s six-year-old Labrador. “Each year, we set a goal of finding […]
Eat at Chipotle on Dec. 15 & Help Pets
Chipotle: On Dec. 15, 2016, show this flyer (printed or on your smartphone) to the cashier at any Portland or SW Washington Chipotle restaurant or tell the cashier you’re supporting Oregon Humane. 50% of proceeds from this day will help the pets at Oregon Humane. This is a great day to buy lunch for the office, […]
Friends Forever Finds Clyde a New Home
Contributed by Kathryn Karr, Legacy Gifts Manager Oregon Humane Friends Forever™ – Planning for Your Pets Art contacted Oregon Humane a few years ago, worried about his two beagles, Bonnie and Clyde. The two dogs were healthy, but Art was worried about their future. What if there came a time when he was unable to care for them? […]
Foster Fails: Forever Homes for Foster Graduates
Contributed by Peggy Quentin, Oregon Humane Foster Care Volunteer What is a “foster failure” or “foster fail,” exactly? Though “failure” might sound negative, these are terms used to describe a happy, though unexpected, ending. A “foster failure” is when the foster caregiver falls in love with the pet and adopts him/her into their home to […]
Silky the Hairless Hamster Gets a Tiny Sweater
What do you do if you notice a hairless animal who seems to be chilly? In the case of Silky the hairless hamster, an Oregon Humane employee decided to crochet her a tiny sweater to help her stay warm. *Oct. 24 update below – Silky has been adopted!* Silky came to Oregon Humane when her family […]
Practicing to Save Lives
Contributed by Cecil Reniche-Smith, Oregon Humane Volunteer & OHSTAR team member It’s an old joke: a tourist in New York City asks a passerby, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” and is told “Practice, practice, practice.” For the OHS Technical Animal Rescue Team (OHSTAR), however, “practice” is no joke. When a life is literally on […]
