Volunteering as a Cattery Animal Care Technician Assistant is the Cats Meow! Snuggles, feeding, socializing and much more! Our cattery crew volunteers are there to support our feline friends […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Kids are the Future: Q & A with Youth Volunteers
Spending Quality Time with Animals and Making New Friends Along the Way The OHS Youth Volunteers range from 12 to 17 years old. A volunteer shift can look like […]
Running with the Dogs: David Mishler’s Volunteer Q & A
Getting Those Shelter Dog Wiggles Out, One Step at a Time. Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a lot […]
Q&A: All About Humane Law Enforcement
Protecting animals from neglect and abuse has been at the heart of Oregon Humane Society’s mission for over 100 years. OHS Humane Law Enforcement team leaders, Christopher Allori (Chief of […]
Play Between Dogs: Does My Dog Enjoy It?
Before introducing your dog to other dogs, ask yourself, “Does my dog really enjoy playing with other dogs?” Play bows (see the picture above). Think of a play bow as […]
How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine On Tuesday, March 15, OHS Chief Operating Officer Brian August attended a meeting with animal welfare leaders from around the country to get […]
Prince William’s Life of Love
This is Prince William. When I first met him and his dedicated and loving owner, it was plain to see that their bond was special. Prince William is a […]
Serving Pet Owners in Warm Springs
OHS partners with Fences for Fido and Street Dog Hero to care for pets in Warm Springs. On Feb. 19, eight members of OHS’ medical team and three members of […]
OHS Expands Access to the Shelter starting Feb. 28
After almost two years of limited access to our shelter, OHS is now open for public walk-through 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Adoptions are still done […]
A Busy Start to the New Year for Second Chance
The new year is off to a busy start as the Second Chance Program welcomes hundreds of pets in the first month of 2022. Shelters in communities with limited resources […]