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 […]
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News releases from OHS.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Italian Greyhounds Find Homes
A crowd of nearly 40 Italian greyhound fans gathered at the front door of OHS the morning of Jan. 8, eager to get the first chance at adopting one of […]
Italian Greyhound Adoptions to Begin Jan. 8
The first group of Italian greyhounds relinquished to the Oregon Humane Society earlier this week from an overwhelmed breeder will be offered for adoption on Friday, Jan. 8. The dogs […]
Breeder Relinquishes Italian Greyhounds to OHS
A dog breeder who is no longer able to provide proper care for her animals today handed over 23 Italian greyhounds, including seven puppies, to OHS. The greyhounds, in addition […]
Adoption Record Broken!
OHS set a new adoption record yesterday when it found a home for Panther, making the lucky nine-month-old cat the 11,522nd pet adopted from OHS in 2015. That number represents the […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Lovers
Make the next year even better by taking to heart a New Year’s resolution for the pets in your life. OHS encourages everyone to adopt one (or more) of these resolutions […]
OHS Helps Pets During Evacuation
OHS has teamed up with Clackamas County to aid pets owned by apartment residents who were forced to evacuate because of a potential landslide. Earlier this week, residents of ten […]