OHS Investigation Leads to Conviction and Fine In a major neglect case involving 140 animals, the owner of a commercial breeding operation in Rainier was fined $172,000 and banned from owning domestic animals and horses for five years. The Oct. 22 sentencing hearing came nearly two years after OHS mounted a rescue operation to help animals […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
Justice for Animals: Rainier Breeder Convicted
OHS Rescue Results in Conviction on 43 Felony Counts Justice was served for animals last week as the result of a major OHS investigation involving more than 100 neglected dogs and horses in Rainier. A Columbia County jury found the owner guilty of 43 felony neglect charges. The verdict came nearly two years after OHS mounted […]
State Police Commission OHS Special Agents
First in Oregon: State Police Commission Oregon Humane Society Agents A new era in law enforcement begins July 21 at the Oregon Humane Society, as the nonprofit’s Humane Special Agents will for the first time be commissioned by the Superintendent of Oregon State Police (OSP). In the past, the “animal cops” at OHS received their police […]
Major Neglect Case Ends in Convictions, Stronger Laws
The Oregon Humane Society cheered yesterday’s conviction of the third and final individual involved in one of the largest animal neglect cases in Oregon history. The conviction comes two-and-a-half years after Marion County, working with an OHS investigations team, seized 149 dogs from a warehouse in Brooks, near Salem. Rescue story from 2013 on KATU and […]
Rescued Cats Need Homes: Adoption Fees Minimized
With the arrival earlier this week of 95 cats rescued from Klamath County, the Oregon Humane Society is offering the lowest prices of the year to help find homes for cats and make more space available for the rescued felines. Full story of rescue here » Adoption Fees Reduced Adoption fees for all adult cats […]
OHS Assists with Major Cat Rescue
Nearly 100 cats rescued from neglect in Klamath County will arrive at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland this afternoon. Klamath County Animal Control requested the assistance of OHS in finding homes for the cats as there are no other shelters in Oregon capable of handling such a huge influx of animals. The rescue is one […]
Wounded Kitten Survives Shooting
Kitten Survives; OHS and ALDF Offer Reward Updates: upon examination by the OHS medical team prior to surgery to remove the bullet/pellet and also spay/neuter, “Lucy” was found to be a boy, and has been renamed to Louie. The Oregon Humane Society is partnering with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) to increase the reward […]
Victim to Verdict: Fighting Cruelty
As legal cases involving animal crimes become more complex, the annual OHS Victim to Verdict conference is an opportunity for attorneys, veterinarians, vet techs, law enforcement officers and animal shelter staff to sharpen their knowledge of the law and bring stronger cases against animal offenders. The fourth annual conference was held recently in Portland and […]
Rescued Dogs Available for Adoption this Week
Approximately 20 of the dogs rescued in January from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption this Wednesday, March 4, at the Oregon Humane Society. Popular Small Breeds The dogs available for adoption include popular small breeds such as pugs, schnauzers and shih tzus. The dogs arrived at OHS on Jan. 29, […]
Avian Extravaganza
Join OHS for “A Day for the Birds” on Feb. 21. The event will showcase more than 30 birds available for adoption—ranging from songbirds to exotics. Bird lovers will have the opportunity to learn about bird health, breeds, diet, socialization tips, and how to add a feathered friend to the family. Avian experts from Exotic […]
