Get to know this beautiful breed by reviewing this information compiled by our adoption specialists and behavior experts. Malamutes may look like gigantic, fluffy huskies, but they are their own breed with specialized traits and needs. As with any breed, it is important to learn about malamutes and their traits before bringing one home. Malamutes […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
Portland and Salem Campuses Assist with Multiple Rescues
OHS Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane Society’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14. First, at the request of Oakridge Police, OHS assisted with a situation involving an overwhelmed breeder. Four OHS transport vehicles traveled to the area to bring 38 […]
Wildfire Information and Resources
As wildfires affect many communities around our state, here are some important reminders and resources. We will continue to keep this page updated as conditions change. Be Prepared Sign up for emergency alerts. Know when an emergency is happening in your county. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. Find your county and sign up […]
The Beagle Blog
Beagle Update: Aug. 28 Fly like a beagle! It didn’t take long for the plane full of beagles heading to Oregon to capture the heart of the person transporting them to safety. Captain Steve knew almost immediately he wanted to do his part and give one of these beagles a home. He and his wife […]
Q&A: All About Second Chance
Our Second Chance Program facilitates partnerships with shelters that may have less space, fewer resources, and fewer visitors to help place highly adoptable animals into homes. Learn more about the Second Chance Program.
OHS Assists Multnomah County Animal Services
OHS has a long history of working with Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), and this month we’ve stepped up our efforts. Animal shelters across the country are experiencing short staffing and delays filling open positions. These challenges have been affecting MCAS resulting in a staffing crisis, so they turned to OHS for help. Since May […]
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 Humane Law Enforcement) and Veronica Broadley (HLE Support Services Manager) gave us the inside scoop on how their team protects and rescues animals across the […]
The Power of Connection: Duke’s Story
The end of 2020 was the start of a new beginning for Duke. In December, Duke was sick, emaciated and unable to walk. But a good Samaritan took him to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital for critical care. He was then transferred to Multnomah County Animal Services since he was considered a stray. On […]
OHS assisting with Hurricane Ida response
Team Update: Sept. 11 Today is our last day of deployment, and there is a solemn feeling in the air as we mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This day is also a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and we are all especially grateful to be working alongside our team member […]
OHS Humane Law Enforcement Assists with Horse Rescue
OHS Humane Law Enforcement traveled to Carlton to assist with evidence collection and provide other expertise as needed. At the request of Yamhill County Sheriff, the Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement team assisted with a case involving dozens of horses suspected of suffering from severe neglect. The horses are under the care of Sound […]


