Samantha’s Story: Creating a Better Future for Animals By Samantha Krettler When I moved to Oregon more than 40 years ago, one of my neighbors told me about the incredible […]
Category: Planned Giving
How a connection with a special-needs cat inspired a unique gift
By Kathy Eaton In March 2018, I adopted Charles, a Red Tabby Manx from Oregon Humane Society. When I spotted him in the cattery and learned his story, I felt […]
A Gift with Guaranteed Income for Life
By Charles Aubin I am a long-time supporter of Oregon Humane Society. I’ve done it all—volunteering, donating, and working with staff. In fact, I’ve even been Santa at the holiday […]
How a Special Cat Inspired a Legacy Gift
By Carol Christensen I have been an Oregon Humane Society foster parent, volunteer, and donor for many years. I want to tell you about a very special cat that I […]
Peace of Mind for Pets: Friends Forever Program
Secure Your Pet’s Future Planning for the care of our pets if they outlive us can be an emotional process. But the Friends Forever program provides peace of mind knowing […]
Patricia and Diane Heffron: Legacy Giving
Patricia with Oliver, at front, who wasadopted from a county shelter in Floridaand Zee, in Patricia’s arms, who is afoster dog from Old Dog Haven Diane with Terrance, who came […]
James H. Charitable Gift Annuity Story
James H. has been both an active Oregon Humane Society supporter and adopter since 1980. James also fostered cats and litters of kittens as well. Currently, at his house, “it […]
Estate Planning – Lessons from Celebrities
Top 10 mistakes to avoid during estate planning Everybody makes mistakes — that’s a given — but not everyone learns from them. Local attorney and OHS supporter Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney […]
Don Marshall and Michael Marx: Charitable Gift Annuity
Oregon Humane Society mourns the loss of Michael Marx who passed away after this article was published. He will be missed. Because of their Charitable Gift Annuities his commitment to […]
Perpetua Philips: Making a Plan
How thinking about your estate plan now, can save a lot of stress less later Often, young people do not make the effort to get their wishes solidified in writing. […]