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Category: News

News releases from OHS.

Inside the Shelter: A Day in the Life of Boone

Inside the Shelter: A Day in the Life of Boone

March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 - Posted in Blog, News

As social distancing affects the world around us, not much has changed for the animals at the Oregon Humane Society. This morning, Boone awoke when a volunteer stepped into his […]

Oregon Humane Society’s Coronavirus Response

Oregon Humane Society’s Coronavirus Response

March 13, 2020June 15, 2020 - Posted in News

 While this is an uncertain time, the need to rescue homeless, neglected and abused pets continues — and they are counting on you more than ever. Here are ways […]

OHS Receives 19 Cats From Overwhelmed Pet Owner

OHS Receives 19 Cats From Overwhelmed Pet Owner

March 4, 2020March 6, 2020 - Posted in Blog, News, Uncategorized

OHS partners with Washington County Animal Services to take in 19 felines in need. Two cats turned into 20 for a local pet owner, prompting Washington County Animal Services (WCAS) […]

Lessons from Wingo

Lessons from Wingo

March 4, 2020March 10, 2020 - Posted in Blog, News

A tiny dog shares a deep bond and valuable life lessons with his adopter. Our pets are companions, family members and beloved best friends. Sometimes they are also the greatest […]

Heroic People and Pets Honored at 2020 Diamond Collar Awards

Heroic People and Pets Honored at 2020 Diamond Collar Awards

February 21, 2020March 5, 2020 - Posted in Events, News

Portland, Ore. – The Oregon Humane Society honored heroic people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 20. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness […]

Spay & Save – A Decade of Saving Lives

Spay & Save – A Decade of Saving Lives

February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 - Posted in Blog, News

Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries and 10 years of service Ten years ago, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, ASAP, came together to tackle one of the most […]

Justice for Ziggy

Justice for Ziggy

February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 - Posted in Investigations / Rescue, News

After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy the border collie makes an extraordinary recovery and begins a new life. When Ziggy arrived at OHS, he was clinging to life. He was emaciated, […]

Tanya’s Training Tips: Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival

Tanya’s Training Tips: Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival

February 5, 2020January 27, 2021 - Posted in Blog, News

Follow these tips to help your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing […]

Happy Tails: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Move

Happy Tails: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Move

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 - Posted in Blog, News

From shelter life in Portland to a new life in Spain Since Frankenstein was adopted from OHS in 2014, he and his adopter, Xelha, have relocated to Spain. Xelha recently […]

Spay & Save Celebrates Major Milestone

Spay & Save Celebrates Major Milestone

January 20, 2020January 21, 2020 - Posted in Blog, News

Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries, launches new services The Spay & Save program ended 2019 by marking an incredible achievement. Since the subsidized and low-cost spay/neuter service was […]

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