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 Oregon […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
Humane Special Agent Katie Cogswell joins OHS
Portland, Ore. – In an effort to expand investigations of animal cruelty and neglect, the Oregon Humane 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 Cogswell […]
From Victim to Survivor: Buster’s Transformation
Can you imagine being locked in a crate, starving, cold and discarded on the side of the road? This is how Buster was found, and help almost came too late. Will you protect those who can’t speak for themselves? When two good Samaritans found Buster, the four-year-old Pomeranian was wasting away in a filthy […]
Oregon Humane Assists Lane County with Horse Neglect Case
Horses removed from south Lane County property due to severe neglect. At the request of Lane County, the Oregon Humane’s Investigations team assisted with a case involving more than 60 horses suspected of suffering from severe neglect at a facility near Creswell, Oregon. The investigation began in mid-October when Lane County Animal Services received photographs […]
Oregon Humane assisting with Texas flood response
Oregon Humane assisting with recovery efforts following historic flooding in Texas. More than 50 pets arrive at Oregon Humane Oct. 3 As communities in east Texas continue to recover after Tropical Depression Imelda dumped more than 40 inches of rain, the Oregon Humane is lending a helping hand. More than 50 pets from Beaumont Animal […]
OHSTAR: Reporting for Rescue
Oregon Humane’s Technical Animal Rescue Team (OHSTAR) is an all-volunteer group who can rappel down cliffs, climb trees and crawl into the tightest spaces to rescue animals in distress. Team members are compassionate, driven and highly skilled. A news crew from KOIN recently accompanied OHSTAR during a training exercise. See how they hone their skills […]
Hurricane Dorian Response
75 Shelter Pets Arrive at Oregon Humane to Make Room for Animals Impacted by the Storm Oregon Humane is assisting with the response to Hurricane Dorian by receiving 49 dogs and 25 cats today in an effort coordinated by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Shelter Ally Project. The pets are from Pet […]
Swan the Survivor
Once a victim of horrific neglect, Swan transforms into a loving, beautiful cat. Swan’s perfect white coat and gleaming gold eyes hide a painful past of trauma and neglect. But it’s his transformation, from a cat who was clinging to life to an elegant feline, that earned him the name “Swan.” When Swan was rescued […]
Oregon Humane Offers $500 Reward in Case of Injured Dog with Gunshot Wounds
The Oregon Humane is seeking the public’s assistance in the case of a stray dog who was shot and injured in Clackamas County. A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction. The 3-5-year-old female, medium-sized poodle/terrier mix was found on Aug. 11 by a hill off Hwy. 224, […]
Oregon Humane Rescues Stranded Dog in Canby
Oregon Humane Technical Animal Rescue Team, OHSTAR, rescues dog stranded for over a week from dangerous cliff in Canby On Monday afternoon, the Oregon Humane’s Technical Animal Rescue Team (OHSTAR) rescued a dog who had been stranded on a steep hillside in Canby for approximately six to eight days. Concerned neighbors in the area contacted […]
