A shy dog yearns for love after suffering from years of neglect. When you first meet Aden, his shy personality is immediately evident. He will slink around with his tail deeply tucked between his legs and often look for a tightly enclosed space to feel secure. But he has a special kind of gentleness that […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
OHS Receives More Than 250 Guinea Pigs
A team from OHS worked with Greenhill Humane Society and Lane County Animal Services to assist an overwhelmed pet owner in Lane County. More than 250 guinea pigs arrived at the Oregon Humane Society yesterday. The guinea pigs were living at the residence and have been transported to OHS, where they will receive care and […]
Help for Barry Manilow
How OHS’s Humane Law Enforcement and Medical team came together to help a cat with a rare condition Barry Manilow is famous at the Holman Medical Center at OHS, but not for the reasons you might think. This beautiful brown tabby cat suffered from a rare case of extreme pododermatitis, or pillow foot. His paw […]
OHS Offers $1,000 Reward in Case of Abandoned, Neglected Dogs
Public’s help sought in the case of two senior dogs found near Multnomah Falls. Oregon Humane Society is seeking the public’s assistance in the case of two abandoned dogs in east Multnomah County. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction. The two dogs, senior Yorkshire Terriers, were […]
Dogs from Oklahoma Begin a New Chapter
OHS welcomes 39 dogs from the first transport from Oklahoma since COVID-19 changed our world. On June 27, long before the sun came up over the plains of Oklahoma, dozens of volunteers from Fetch Fido a Flight were preparing more than 200 pets for their flight to Oregon. OHS, SafeHaven Humane Society and Newberg Animal […]
OHS welcomes new Lead Humane Special Agent
Humane Special Agent Chris Allori joins the Oregon Humane Society The Oregon Humane Society has welcomed a new Lead Humane Special Agent to its Investigations Department. Special Agent Chris Allori was sworn in on Monday, April 20 during a video conference commissioning ceremony with Oregon State Police. “Fighting animal cruelty and neglect is at the […]
Justice for Ziggy
After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy the border collie makes an extraordinary recovery and begins a new life. When Ziggy arrived at OHS, he was clinging to life. He was emaciated, lethargic and unable to stand. The only movement he was able to make was a soft blink with his eyes. Ziggy’s owner brought him to […]
What You Should Know About Oregon’s Animal Protection Laws
Fighting for those who can’t speak for themselves When Thomas Lamb Eliot founded the Oregon Humane Society, it was based on the fundamental belief that the compassionate treatment of animals is the cornerstone of a more humane society. For 151 years, fighting animal cruelty and abuse has been at the heart of OHS’s mission. It […]
Bear’s New Life
Injured and left to die, an abused dog begins a new chapter Right now, you can make an even bigger impact for victims of abuse. Through December 31, your donation will be doubled up to $50,000, thanks to a year-end matching challenge from the Willard L. and Ruth P. Eccles Foundation. Donate now. When the OHS […]
Humane Special Agent Katie Cogswell joins OHS
Portland, Ore. – In an effort to expand investigations of animal cruelty and neglect, the Oregon Humane Society has welcomed a second Humane Special Agent to its Investigations Department. Special Agent Katie Cogswell was sworn in by the Oregon State Police on Nov. 22 during a commissioning ceremony in Salem. “The addition of Special Agent […]
