My love for animals was first established way back in 1956 with our family dog, whose gentle affection showed me early on just how powerful the connection with our pets can be. My name is Paul Manka and today my love for animals is stronger than ever, although it’s now cats that have taken up […]
Category: Planned Giving
The Gift That Pays You Back
My name is Al Didier and I am a fellow animal lover like you. In the 40 years my partner Sherry Holley and I have been together, we’ve deeply loved and cared for 16 wonderful cats. It would be an understatement to say we are cat people! And our love for cats extends beyond just […]
August is Make-a-Will Month
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 work being done at Oregon Humane Society. As an animal lover, I felt called to support their work to help ensure the safety and well-being […]
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 compelled to adopt him and give him the best life I could. Charles was an insulin-dependent diabetic cat who had previously been adopted and returned […]
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 event, Santa Paws, for over twenty years! As I deepened my relationship with animals and their people, I wanted to further my commitment to their […]
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 fostered, and adopted, named Birmie. Birmie was one of 114 cats rescued from a house in Oregon in June of 2015. In my role as […]
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 that your beloved family member will be cared for by OHS and placed in a new, loving home. Murphy was enrolled in OHS’ Friends Forever […]
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 to OHSwith some behavior challenges but founda loving home with Diane. Patricia and Diane Heffron are often considered a dynamic duo at OHS. The siblings […]
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 is just me and 15-year old Moochie, a black & white cat with one eye and very few teeth.” A few years ago, James […]
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 at Law, (pictured on the left with her husband Steve with their beloved dogs) shares ten unfortunate estate planning mistakes famous celebrities have made and […]
