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 medical care and eventual adoption. What started with just a few cats many years ago turned into a large colony of cats, as the felines […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
OHS Rescues Horses from Neglect 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 for multiple counts of animal neglect. In observing one of the horses, an OHS Humane Special Agent stated that “even through the [horse’s] thick winter coat […]
Caring for a Flock of Feathered Friends
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 facing animal neglect charges (story here and here). Long-time volunteer René Pizzo’s blog highlights the unique challenges and rewards of caring for these exotic creatures. −Editor’s Note […]
OHS Rescues 11 Dogs; Owner Cited for Neglect
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 home where dogs were living, that accumulated animal feces was several inches thick in some areas and that the smell of ammonia from animal urine […]
Rescue of 245 Birds Brings Felony Charges
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 by OHS, a Clackamas County grand jury last week indicted the owner on multiple felony counts of criminal animal neglect. OHS was alerted to the […]
Protecting Animals: Justice for Bella
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 doors at OHS to meet pets for adoption. However, most people do not realize that many of our available animals come from abuse and neglect cases […]
Neglected Cats Seized from Lake Oswego Resident
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 a Lake Oswego resident under investigation for animal neglect. Investigators also removed the bodies of 18 deceased cats that were found on the property at […]
Birds Rescued by OHS from Terrible Conditions
In one of the largest animal rescues in Oregon history, the Oregon Humane Society yesterday seized 245 pet birds, including many exotic species, from a Damascus resident under investigation for animal neglect. Oct 24, 2016 – Update here » Nov. 11, 2016 – Adoption update here » Many of the birds were housed in overcrowded cages filled […]
Animals Rescued at Silver Falls State Park
OHS Cares for 14 Significantly Underweight Pets Rescued from RV OHS is now caring for 14 pets rescued from a recreational vehicle at Silver Falls State Park. Responding to a request from Marion County Dog Control, an OHS Humane Special Agent arrived at the park the evening of June 1 and found six dogs, six […]
Neglected Horses Seized in Clatskanie
UPDATE: The two individuals who own the horses seized by OHS (see below) have each been charged with 15 counts of second degree animal neglect. Arraignment is scheduled for June 20 in Columbia County. Because the charges involve more than ten animals, the owners now face felony animal neglect charges. # # # The Oregon […]
