Oregon Humane 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) to step in to help. The situation was an example of how quickly cats can reproduce when they aren’t spayed/neutered. Oregon Humane regularly partners […]
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News releases from OHS.
Lessons from Wingo
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 teachers in our life. When Wingo was adopted, he was full of lessons for his adopter, Steve. Four months later, Oregon Humane received this touching […]
Heroic People and Pets Honored at 2020 Diamond Collar Awards
Portland, Ore. – The Oregon Humane honored heroic people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 20. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness and vision. Their inspiring stories represent Oregon Humane’ss mission of creating a more humane society. The 2020 Diamond Collar Award recipients include the founder of a […]
Spay & Save – A Decade of Saving Lives
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 pressing problems in the community; cat overpopulation. They created the Spay & Save program to give low-income pet-owners an easy and affordable way to have […]
Justice for Ziggy
After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy the border collie makes an extraordinary recovery and begins a new life. When Ziggy arrived at Oregon Humane, he was clinging to life. He was emaciated, lethargic and unable to stand. The only movement he was able to make was a soft blink with his eyes. Ziggy’s owner brought him […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival
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 a young child for the same event. Handling your pet’s curiosity, anxiety and increased insistence for attention may seem overwhelming, especially in addition to preparing […]
Happy Tails: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Move
From shelter life in Portland to a new life in Spain Since Frankenstein was adopted from Oregon Humane in 2014, he and his adopter, Xelha, have relocated to Spain. Xelha recently shared this adoption update with us: “I got Frankenstein (original name Braxton) five years ago today when I went to Oregon Humane with a […]
Spay & Save Celebrates Major Milestone
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 launched in 2010 by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP), more than 100,000 pets have received care at one of five surgery sites. The […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Five Things to Teach Your Pet in 2020
Make a resolution to master some pet behavior basics in 2020. It’s a new year and a great opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your pet. One of the best ways to solidify your bond with your four-legged family member is through positive learning experiences. This can be as simple as scheduling playtime, adding some […]
Oregon Humane Marks Final Adoption of the Decade
A shy Chihuahua helps Oregon Humane celebrate a milestone. On Dec. 31, 2019, the Oregon Humane celebrated a decade of happy tails, four-legged best friends, and making families complete. As the year came to a close, the shelter also marked a huge milestone. Since 2010, Oregon Humane has adopted more than 11,000 pets each year […]
