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News releases from OHS.
Portland and Salem Assist with Multiple Rescues
Oregon Humane Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humaneโs Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14, 2022. โOregon Humane can respond to multiple urgent requests thanks to the hard work and collaboration of the teams at the Portland and Salem campuses,โ says Sharon […]
The Beagle Blog
Beagle Update: Aug. 28 Fly like a beagle! It didn’t take long for the plane full of beagles heading to Oregon to capture the heart of the person transporting them to safety. Captain Steve knew almost immediately he wanted to do his part and give one of these beagles a home. He and his wife […]
Vaccine and Wellness Clinic for Pets
Throughout the month of August, Oregon Humane is hosting Wellness and Vaccine Clinics for pets. These clinics are designed to support pet owners who need routine care for their pets or are struggling to find a veterinary clinic that is accepting new patients. โVeterinary clinics in our community have been extremely busy, so it can […]
Say Hello to OHS’ Youngest TLC Donor
You’re never too young to care about animals Thatโs certainly the case for 14-year-old Alina, who recently raised $1,000 for Oregon Humane, becoming our youngest Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle (TLC) donor. This year, however, Alina decided to take her advocacy efforts to the next level when she decided to make Oregon Humane the focus of […]
Top Volunteers of 2021 Honored
Oregon Humane volunteers recognized for their compassion and kindness Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane including Debbie Chain, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Debbie has been a dedicated volunteer for 21 years and is particularly skilled at working with dogs with special behavioral needs. In 2020 and […]
Oregon Humane Assists Multnomah County Animal Services
Oregon Humane has a long history of working with Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), and this month weโve stepped up our efforts. Animal shelters across the country are experiencing short staffing and delays filling open positions. These challenges have been affecting MCAS resulting in a staffing crisis, so they turned to Oregon Humane for help. […]
The Race to Save King Kong
King King arrived at Willamette Humane Society with a desperate plea to save his life. Like many animals that come to a shelter, King Kong arrived in a time of need. Left on the doorstep of the Willamette Humane Society (WHS) in Salem with a note attached to his carrier, King Kong had a life-threatening […]
How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine On Tuesday, March 15, Oregon Humane Chief Operating Officer Brian August attended a meeting with animal welfare leaders from around the country to get an update from Humane Society International on efforts to provide assistance to animals and pet owners in Ukraine. The session was hosted by The […]
Oregon Humane and Willamette Humane Society Announce Merger
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Oregon Humane and Willamette Humane Society Come Together to Serve Pets and People in Oregon For decades, Oregon Humane (OHS) and Willamette Humane Society (WHS) have provided core services and lifesaving care to companion animals. Collaboration has always been part of that work. But on July 1, 2022, the two organizations will take the […]
