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 […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
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. […]
Oregon Humane Society Rescues Animals from Yamhill County Property
OHS Investigations Team responds to rural Yamhill County property – seizes six animals, suspected to be suffering from neglect. Working in coordination with Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon Humane Society yesterday seized six animals from a rural property in Yamhill County. The animals – one horse, three ponies and two goats – were not […]
Oregon Humane Society Takes in 17 Dogs from Klamath County Neglect Case
Dogs from Klamath County neglect case transferred to OHS for ongoing care On Monday, June 18, the Oregon Humane Society took in 17 dogs from an ongoing animal neglect case in Southern Oregon. Klamath County Animal Control have been caring for the dogs and reached out to OHS for assistance. Work began late last week […]
