A disaster response team from Oregon Humane is deploying to help pets stranded by Hurricane Harvey. The team, consisting of four people—two staff members and two volunteers—is set to deploy to Texas this Wednesday. This is expected to be the first of multiple Oregon Humane teams traveling to Texas to provide assistance. Team members, who are certified […]
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News releases from OHS.
Oregon Humane Welcomes New Shelter Medicine Team Members
Shelter Medicine Resident Victry Mueller, DVM On July 1, 2017, after a year as the Shelter Medicine Intern, Dr. Victry Mueller transitioned into a new position as Shelter Medicine Resident. Oregon Humane hosts a Shelter Medicine Residency that is approved by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Resident Program. Dr. Mueller will complete her […]
Oregon Humane Photo Contest: Enter Your Pet!
Is your pet adorable? Does it deserve to be featured on the cover of the Oregon Humane Magazine? Then throw your hat into the ring and submit your pet’s photo to the 26th annual Oregon Humane Fuzzy, Furry, and Feathered Friends Photo Contest. This year’s pet photo contest features a People’s Choice voting system – […]
Amber Seeks New Start After Surviving Abuse
Oregon Humane is opening its doors this afternoon to Amber, a pit bull mix who suffered horrendous injuries when she was doused with gasoline and intentionally set on fire. Despite her severe injuries–which required the amputation of portions of both her ears–Amber continues to be loving, affectionate, and is excited to be around people. Amber […]
Seeking Tips from the Public in Alleged Portland Dog Abuse Incident
UPDATE 7/20: Thanks to the spread of this story on social media, Oregon Humane Investigations has received a number of good tips and is following up on all. This is an open criminal investigation, so please understand that Oregon Humane may not be able to share more details with the public while the case is […]
Oregon Humane Fights for Laws Against Cruelty
Oregon legislators recently approved a host of bills backed by Oregon Humane that will strengthen the state’s efforts to fight animal cruelty. The bills, which are now awaiting the Governor’s signature, would increase penalties for animal cruelty, crack down on cockfighting, streamline the process of forfeiting pets who have been victims of cruelty, and give […]
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 state. Oregon Humane supported the three bills—HB 2625, HB 3177 and HB 3283—which you can find more detail on here. Two of these bills now […]
Pugs on Broadway Dazzles Crowds
Pugs Take Center Stage in Northwest Portland In spectacle that would have made Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lin-Manuel Miranda proud, hundreds of pugs—and their human companions—flocked to northwest Portland to participate in one of the nation’s largest gatherings of pugs, the OHS Pug Crawl, on May 21. This event is a benefit for OHS and is sponsored and […]
Oregon Humane Treats Rescued Dogs from Washington
A group of dogs rescued from terrible conditions in Stevens County, Washington are now getting the medical care they need at Oregon Humane. One dog, named Love, arrived with severe lacerations on her neck and torso and was in surgery today in the Oregon Humane Holman Medical Center. Oregon Humane medical and behavior teams are […]
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 Oregon Humane passed the House of Representatives, two with a unanimous Yes vote. This means all four will continue on for consideration by the state Senate. The two bills that passed […]
