The 16th annual OHS Pug Crawl was truly out of this world. A record-breaking crowd estimated at 2,200 people and 800 pugs gathered May 22 in Portland to celebrate Star Wars: The Pug Awakens. The theme for this year’s costumed pug parade proved to be epic, with legions of pugs from galaxies far, far away […]
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News releases from OHS.
OHS Protests Disturbing Ads by National Humane Group
Your Local Shelter is Not Behind These Disturbing Ads Last week, graphic TV ads started airing from the Humane Society Legislative Fund, an affiliate of the Humane Society of the United States, regarding a bill in the Oregon legislature that would have outlawed the ivory trade in Oregon. In the ad you see graphic images […]
Earth Day Cleanup
On Saturday, April 23, the OHS Dog Path Crew welcomed the help of four volunteers from SOLVE for an Earth Day project on our dog-walking path. The team was small, but mighty! Team leader Candace Bailey reports: “We really appreciated the four ladies who came out to help us. They dug right in and didn’t […]
Training with the OHS Technical Animal Rescue Team
On a recent Saturday, I show up at Rocky Butte at 9 am, coffee in hand. I’m there with my OHS Technical Animal Rescue teammates to practice high-angle rescue. We do this so we’re ready in case a dog falls off a cliff while they are hiking with their families—a situation we have encountered more […]
Earth Day at OHS: You Can Help
What does Earth Day, a day about protecting the environment, have to do with sheltering homeless pets? We’re so glad you asked! The OHS facilities, located in an industrial area of NE Portland, include a large natural area through which winds our dog-walking path. This patch of nature in the midst of industry is maintained […]
Neglected Horses Seized in Clatskanie
UPDATE: The two individuals who own the horses seized by OHS (see below) have each been charged with 15 counts of second degree animal neglect. Arraignment is scheduled for June 20 in Columbia County. Because the charges involve more than ten animals, the owners now face felony animal neglect charges. # # # The Oregon […]
OHS Honors Volunteers
We’re Lucky to Have You Compassionate and hardworking volunteers who helped make OHS a success were honored by staff and colleagues at a special event earlier this week. OHS volunteers walk dogs, find homes for cats, assist shelter veterinarians, rescue stranded dogs, and more. Last year, nearly 2,000 people contributed their time and talents to helping […]
Lifetime Insurance Coverage for Furry Family Members with Petplan
Adopting a new four-legged family member is an exciting time – there’s so much to look forward to! But even pet parents who plan purr-fectly can’t always foresee illnesses or injuries their new best friends may encounter. In fact, one in three pets will need an unexpected trip to the vet this year. The good […]
OHS Diamond Collar Awards 2016: Heroic Pets & People
From an Akita who licks away tears to a philanthropist who has made Portland a better place, OHS honors pets and people for heroic acts. The Oregon Humane Society honored four heroes on February 25 for acts of compassion and selflessness that have made our community a better place for pets and people. The 2016 […]
Yes on Endangered Species Measure
A proposed Oregon ballot measure that would outlaw the sale or purchase of animal parts from 12 endangered species has gained the support of OHS. The organizing group, Save Endangered Animals Oregon, hopes to gather enough signatures to place a measure on the November 2016 ballot that would help species threatened by extinction. Ivory products, for […]
