What do you do if you notice a hairless animal who seems to be chilly? In the case of Silky the hairless hamster, an OHS employee decided to crochet her a […]
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News releases from OHS.
OHS Medical Director Honored by OSU
Oregon State University (OSU) will honor Dr. Kris Otteman, OHS Shelter Medicine Director, this month with a special award that recognizes OSU alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professions and […]
Fur Fest: Youth Volunteer Appreciation
How do you thank OHS Youth Volunteers for their thousands of hours of service at the shelter throughout the year? You throw them a party where they get to mingle […]
Cats from Louisiana Floods Come to Oregon
Thirty-one cats and kittens from flood-ravaged Louisiana arrived at the Oregon Humane Society yesterday to get a second chance at life. The first of the newly arrived cats are expected […]
Get the Whole Kitty & Kaboodle Fixed for Free
Fix Every Cat in your Home for FREE This September 19-23, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is offering a major spay/neuter special for felines. This deal is offered through […]
Loss of Two Legs Does Not Slow Dog with Huge Heart
Life-Saving Surgery Gives Dog a Second Chance “Miracle dog” is not a term to use lightly, but it just may apply to a tiny Chihuahua named Eevee. If it weren’t […]
Nearly 40 Cats Come to OHS from a West Linn Home
Answering a call for help, OHS yesterday welcomed 39 cats from a hospitalized West Linn resident who can longer care for the pets. The unexpected arrival of so many cats […]
Neglected Cats Seized from Lake Oswego Resident
Wearing protective suits and respirators, a rescue team from the Oregon Humane Society yesterday cleared a path through trash, debris and waste to seize 10 cats from the home of […]
Oregon City Man Convicted of Neglect
An Oregon City man was convicted of animal neglect this week after OHS investigators responded to a report of a cat that was near death. The cat, Midnight, had sustained […]
OHS Honored for Ethical Practices
OHS has been honored for achieving excellence in ethical business practices in the workplace, the environment and the community. OHS received the Oregon Ethics in Business Award in the nonprofit […]