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Investigations / Rescue

OHSTAR Helps Red-Tailed Hawk

June 27, 2017 | Blog, Investigations / Rescue

The hawk, trapped high up a tree.

Editor’s Note: This past weekend, on June 24, members of the all-volunteer OHS Technical Animal Rescue team (OHSTAR) responded to a call to help save a red-tailed hawk. The hawk had … Read More

Love Finds Love

June 6, 2017 | Blog, Investigations / Rescue

In May, OHS took in six dogs (and five puppies, born at OHS) who were part of a large group of dogs rescued from terrible conditions in Stevens County, Washington. … Read More

OHS Treats Rescued Dogs from Washington

May 10, 2017 | Investigations / Rescue, News

A group of dogs rescued from terrible conditions in Stevens County, Washington are now getting the medical care they need at OHS. One dog, named Love, arrived with severe lacerations … Read More

From Derelict House to OHS Hospital: 20 Cats Rescued

March 21, 2017 | Investigations / Rescue, News

An elderly couple in Portland’s St. John’s neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief last Friday when OHS removed 20 cats and kittens from their home and brought them to OHS for … Read More

OHS Rescues Horses from Neglect in Damascus

February 24, 2017 | Investigations / Rescue, News

Horses Rescued in Damascus

A rescue team from OHS seized three horses on Feb. 23 from a woman in Damascus and discovered the body of a deceased horse on the property. The owner was cited … Read More

Caring for a Flock of Feathered Friends

December 20, 2016 | Blog, Investigations / Rescue

Contributed by René Pizzo, OHS Emergency Animal Shelter volunteer Since July 2016, OHS staff and volunteers have been caring for 245 exotic birds seized from an individual who is now … Read More

OHS Rescues 11 Dogs; Owner Cited for Neglect

November 17, 2016 | Investigations / Rescue, News

OHS investigators rescued 11 dogs this week from a property in Veneta, Oregon, and cited an individual with animal neglect. Authorities reported that there were no clean areas of the … Read More

Rescue of 245 Birds Brings Felony Charges

October 24, 2016 | Investigations / Rescue, News

OHS investigators with some of the rescued birds.

The owner of 245 birds seized by OHS investigators in one of the largest animal rescues in Oregon history (previous story here) now faces felony charges. Based on evidence gathered … Read More

Protecting Animals: Justice for Bella

October 19, 2016 | Blog, Investigations / Rescue

A former legal intern recounts his experience working with the Investigations Department at OHS. Contributed by John Hopkinson, Investigations Program Assistant. On an average Saturday, around 700 people walk through the … Read More

Neglected Cats Seized from Lake Oswego Resident

August 4, 2016 | Investigations / Rescue, News

Wearing protective suits and respirators, a rescue team from the Oregon Humane Society yesterday cleared a path through trash, debris and waste to seize 10 cats from the home of … Read More

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