Dog Survives 200-foot Fall A dog who fell more than 200 feet from a cliff in the Santiam State Forest outside of Silverton was brought to safety this evening by an […]
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News releases from OHS.
Top Volunteers of 2014 Honored by OHS
The Oregon Humane Society yesterday bestowed honors on a group of outstanding volunteers who helped make every aspect of the shelter’s operation a success. The theme of the event was […]
Rescued Dogs Available for Adoption this Week
Approximately 20 of the dogs rescued in January from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption this Wednesday, March 4, at the Oregon Humane Society. Popular Small […]
Avian Extravaganza
Join OHS for “A Day for the Birds” on Feb. 21. The event will showcase more than 30 birds available for adoption—ranging from songbirds to exotics. Bird lovers will have […]
Puppy Stolen from Car Recovered
Portland, OR – A puppy who was brazenly stolen Feb. 8 from a parked car in Northeast Portland has been recovered by OHS and will be reunited with his owner today at […]
Rescued Pets Begin New Lives Friday
Five of the 41 dogs rescued from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption at OHS this Friday, Feb. 6. The group includes three Cavalier King Charles […]
OHS Rescues Pets Facing Neglect in Jackson County
ADOPTION UPDATE, FEB. 4, 2015: The first five dogs from the rescue will be available for adoption Feb.6. Details here. Major Rescue in Jackson County Jan. 29, 2015: In a […]
Forever Friends Baby and Cookie Find a Home
Finding a home for a “bonded pair” can be challenging, particularly when they are mature dogs like Baby and Cookie. The pair of toy poodles had lived with each other […]
Welcome to Our New Website
OHS began the New Year with a new website, featuring more great animal photos than ever before, eye-pleasing graphics, and a navigation system designed to help people find information more […]
2014: Record-Setting Year for Adoptions
2014 was a record-setting adoption year at OHS. More cats found homes last year than in any year since the new shelter building opened fourteen years ago, along with the […]