In late January, Oregon Humane Society partnered with The Dalles Police Department on a case of suspected animal neglect. Nine Dogue de Bordeaux dogs were living in unsanitary conditions and lacking the minimum standard of care, including access to food and water. The dogs were seized and transported to OHS’ Behavior & Rescue Center where […]
Category: Humane Law Enforcement
Investigation at West Coast Game Park Safari
OHS is also making our Animal Crimes Forensic Center, the only one of its kind on the West Coast, available for any additional evidence support. An operation of this scale and complexity would not be possible without the partnership of all the agencies involved, and the leadership of Humane Law Enforcement Chief, Chris Allori. OHS […]
Salem Impact Stories 2023
Adoptions The animal-human bond is at the center of everything we do at Oregon Humane Society. When we help adopters find a new family member, it’s always a special moment. Reed When Reed arrived at OHS, he was in rough shape. His skin was raw and irritated, and he was nervous and scared. He was […]
OHS Humane Law Enforcement Protects Animals in Need
Animal Crimes Forensic Center In late 2022, OHS opened the Animal Crimes Forensic Center—becoming a critical resource for building strong cases against those charged with animal abuse and neglect. After a full year of operation, the center is having a big impact on cases led by OHS Humane Law Enforcement and many others. The only […]
What is Animal Crimes Forensics?
Forensic Evidence Brings Justice for Animals Animals who have experienced abuse and neglect can’t tell their stories. At Oregon Humane Society, part of our mission of making Oregon the safest place for pets means doing what we can to be a voice for these animals. In 2022, OHS completed the Animal Crimes Forensic Center, the only […]
How Cotton Got His Fluff Back
Cotton was part of a rescue from an extreme case of animal abuse and neglect here in Jackson County, Oregon. Thanks to a caller who reported the abuse, the Jackson County Animal Services, dedicated OHS staff and volunteers, one special adopter, and many more people, Cotton’s life transformed. Watch his full story below: So many […]
Support Oregon Senate Bill 696
Speak Up to Fight Animal Cruelty SB696 would ensure permanent funding for an animal cruelty-focused attorney within the Oregon Department’s Justice’s Criminal Division. Oregon’s current Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney, Jacob Kamins, has been critical in securing justice for abused and neglected animals in hundreds of cases and this grant-funded role will run out of […]
You Help Protect Animals from Cruelty and Neglect.
My name is Veronica Broadley, Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Support Services Manager. And I will never forget California King’s story… On the day our HLE team received a call from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to support a suspected neglect case in Salem we were already on location assisting with a situation […]
