OHS seeking information in case of abandoned dog in Clackamas County The Oregon Humane Society is seeking the public’s assistance in the case of an abandoned dog in Clackamas County. A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction. The 2-3-year-old male Pomeranian was found inside a filthy crate […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
Cats Rescued from Neglect Looking for Special Homes
You can make an even bigger impact for victims of neglect. 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. Five cats, rescued from neglect in Marion County, are in the care of the Oregon Humane Society […]
OHS Takes in Nearly 50 Pets in the Aftermath of Alabama Tornado
Answering the call when disaster strikes “How can we help?” This is always the first question that comes up at OHS when a natural disaster hits. Days after the deadly tornadoes touched down in Alabama, OHS was contacted by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to see if our shelter could take in […]
Oregon Humane Society Assisting Pets Affected by Alabama Tornadoes
Rescues from disaster zones are made possible by donations from animal-lovers like you. OHS collaborates with other shelters to transport close to 150 pets from Alabama The Oregon Humane Society is working in partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to help close to 150 Alabama shelter pets from areas affected by […]
Oregon Humane Society deploys second team to help with Camp Fire response
Second OHS team helps care for pets people affected by deadly California wildfire. Late last week, a second group of OHS responders deployed to California to help care for hundreds of pets displaced by the Camp Fire. OHS staff members Tyreen Jerrell and Erin Luther, plus OHS volunteers Lynn Davis and Cecil Reniche-Smith are part […]
Hurricane Michael Response – Making Room for Pets Affected By the Storm
Cats and kittens from Florida arrive at OHS to make room for pets affected by Hurricane Michael When Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola barely escaped the storm’s wrath. However, nearby Panama City and Mexico Beach suffered catastrophic damage. As rescue and recovery began, the plight of the animals became clear. Innovative solutions […]
International rescue effort brings dogs to Oregon
Oregon Humane Society receiving eight dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farm In partnership with Humane Society International (HSI) the Oregon Humane Society is caring for eight dogs from South Korea. They arrived on Saturday along with 17 other dogs who were transferred to Humane Society of Central Oregon, Columbia Columbia Humane Society and […]
The kittens have landed!
The call came in nine days ago. Shelters in Los Angeles County were experiencing a huge influx of kittens – more than 100 per day in some areas. Nearby wildfires and a number of hoarding cases were pushing things to the breaking point. Jackson Galaxy, star and Executive Producer of the television show My Cat […]
Celebrating 150 Years – One Animal at a Time
After Hurricane Harvey, a dog named Bruce inspires compassion In 1868, Thomas Lamb Eliot called for action after witnessing the abuse of a horse pulling a wagon in downtown Portland. This single plea, put forward by one man, was the catalyst for change. Eliot formed the Oregon Humane Society with other like-minded Portlanders and their […]
OHS Emergency Response Volunteers Assist ASPCA with Ongoing Rescues
OHS volunteers respond to ongoing rescue efforts Long after a big rescue or disaster fades from the headlines, the need for help continues. OHS responders recently assisted with two on-going ASPCA rescue efforts that required specialized skills. Each of the responding volunteers is certified in Emergency Animal Sheltering (EAS), through FEMA training and hands-on exercises. […]
