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, […]
Category: Investigations / Rescue
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 […]
Rescued Pets Begin New Lives Friday
Five of the 41 dogs rescued from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption at OHS this Friday, Feb. 6. The group includes three Cavalier King Charles spaniels and two shih tzus. The dogs came to OHS on Jan. 28 as part of a joint rescue operation between Jackson County Animal Services […]
OHS Rescues Pets Facing Neglect in Jackson County
ADOPTION UPDATE, FEB. 4, 2015: The first five dogs from the rescue will be available for adoption Feb.6. Details here. Major Rescue in Jackson County Jan. 29, 2015: In a joint operation with Jackson County officials, OHS yesterday rescued a group of 51 dogs, including eight puppies, from a breeder in Applegate who is under […]
Owner of Alleged Puppy Mill Charged with Animal Cruelty
The final group of animals forfeited to OHS after their seizure in Columbia County have been adopted and/or placed with other humane organizations dedicated to finding them the best possible homes. The owner of the seized pets, a Rainier resident, faces multiple felony charges of animal cruelty. OHS removed more than 100 dogs and 21 horses […]
Columbia County Residents Convicted of Cattle Neglect
A Columbia County jury last week convicted two local residents of more than 120 counts of animal neglect in relation to a commercial cattle operation. The unanimous conviction on all counts marks the end of one of the longest and most complex animal trials in the history of the Oregon Humane Society. The defendants, William […]
Cats Rescued from Overcrowded Home Available for Adoption this Week
The Oregon Humane Society is asking the public to open their hearts to a group of cats rescued earlier this month from the home of a Milwaukie resident who was the subject of an animal neglect investigation. Read the story here. The cats, which range in age from two to ten years old, will be […]
OHS Rescues More than 40 Pets from Milwaukie Home Adoptions to Begin Soon
Acting to save the lives of pets, OHS has seized 41 felines and one dog from a Milwaukie man who had been under investigation for animal neglect. The pets were removed July 10 from a single-family home in the Jennings Lodge area of Milwaukie. The pets are now being treated at the OHS Holman Medical […]
Nearly 60 Cats Rescued from Newberg Apartment
Nearly 60 cats living in overcrowded conditions in a Newberg home got a new start in life today after being rescued by the Oregon Humane Society. The 13 kittens and 46 adult cats were surrendered by their owner and transported to OHS, where they will be examined by a medical team and receive any needed […]
