On January 25, 2023, OHS’ internal Veterinary Social Worker, Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, spoke to the Senate Committee to share OHS’ support of Senate Bill 496. What is SB 496? […]
Category: Legislation / Advocacy
Advice from Tuna the Tax Cat: Donate your Tax Refund
Tuna the Tax Cat is back with some advice for 2022: Donate your tax refund! Holy meow—it’s the biggest one yet! The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis recently announced that […]
Support for HB 2728
OHS Supports HB 2728 to Prohibit Coyote Killing Contests in Oregon Overview Oregon’s wildlife is managed for the benefit of all Oregonians, present and future. HB 2728 would prohibit gruesome […]
What You Should Know About Oregon’s Animal Protection Laws
Fighting for those who can’t speak for themselves When Thomas Lamb Eliot founded the Oregon Humane Society, it was based on the fundamental belief that the compassionate treatment of animals […]
Meet Leon Colas, VP of Investigations
Leon Colas named Vice President of Humane Investigation and Law Enforcement Leon’s experience as a police officer, practicing attorney, municipal and circuit court judge, and police officer investigator make him […]
Breaking Glass to Save a Life
On June 22, a new Oregon law took effect that expanded protections for children and pets left alone in vehicles. The law shields members of the public from damages if they […]
OHS Fights for Laws Against Cruelty
Oregon legislators recently approved a host of bills backed by OHS that will strengthen the state’s efforts to fight animal cruelty. The bills, which are now awaiting the Governor’s signature, […]
Animal Cruelty Crimes to Be Met with Stiffer Penalties
Legislation Update: the week of May 30, three bills approved by the House also passed the Oregon Senate. These three bills will help crack down on animal abuse in our […]
Legislative Update: Four Bills Pass House
Good news for animal advocates: progress has been made this month toward better protections for animals in Oregon. On May 4, four bills supported by OHS passed the House of Representatives, […]
OHS Testifies Before Judiciary Committee on Five Bills
Representatives from OHS and other animal advocates testified in favor of five bills to strengthen animal cruelty laws during a special March 29 hearing by the Oregon House Judiciary Committee. To […]
