On July 31, 2025, Oregon Humane Society accepted the transfer of 16 dogs from Texas shelters in coordination with the ASPCA. As recovery in central Texas unfolds in the aftermath of the devastating Guadalupe River flash flood, shelters in the affected areas have seen a surge in stray dogs and owner surrendered animals in need […]
Category: Rescue Alert
Rescued Dogs Ready for a New Life
In late January, Oregon Humane Society partnered with The Dalles Police Department on a case of suspected animal neglect. Nine Dogue de Bordeaux dogs were living in unsanitary conditions and lacking the minimum standard of care, including access to food and water. The dogs were seized and transported to OHS’ Behavior & Rescue Center where […]
LA Wildfires Disaster Response
Feb. 3 Update: More than 100 animals arrive from Los Angeles At the tail end of January, OHS coordinated our third and largest transfer from shelters affected by the LA fires. This special rescue flight was made possible through partnerships with Greater Good Charities and Southwest Airlines. More than 100 cats and dogs from LA […]
A Second Chance for Tunnel King
Working Together to Rescue Animals First established in 1997, OHS’ Second Chance Program is a collaborative effort with one crucial goal in mind: saving lives. Through the program, OHS works with more than 90 shelters and rescue groups in Oregon and across the country to transport pets from areas experiencing natural disasters or those with […]
Fostering the Journey Home
After Cora was found stuck in a pipe and in desperate need of medical care, she was brought to safety at OHS Salem Campus by the construction worker who rescued her. The medical team dove into action, providing lifesaving care that helped her beat incredible odds. She’d been stuck without food or water for days […]
Fourth of July and Lost Pets
Safety First The Fourth of July, and the days leading up to and following, can be scary and traumatic for our pets. While people may be celebrating, our pets don’t understand the loud noises and booming explosions that often blanket our neighborhoods. Preparation is key to protecting our pets on the Fourth, and through the […]
OHS Partners with ASPCA to Fly 60+ Puppies to Safety
Late Thursday, April 20, 2023, Oregon Humane Society received over 60 puppies through our Second Chance program. One of our second chance partners is the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). When the ASPCA’s Animal Relocation Program called upon OHS to take in 62 puppies and one mama dog from […]
From a Number to a Name
Croissant’s Story If there’s one thing we know about beagles, it’s that they love to “sing”. So, when the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) contacted OHS for help in a national effort to rescue 4,000 beagles from a breeding lab in Virgina, OHS staff and volunteers readied themselves and our two shelters to […]
Rescued Dogs from Jackson County Arrive at OHS
On Oct. 19, Jackson County Animal Services—on behalf of Jackson County Sheriff’s Office—reached out to Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement team to help with a disturbing case. After serving a search warrant, they discovered several deceased animals, along with 10 dogs, who needed emergency medical care. More than 30 birds were also discovered on […]
Salem Campus Responds to Urgent Need to Help 87 Cats
Teams from Portland and Salem work together to provide immediate care to at-risk felines. The call came into OHS’ Humane Law Enforcement team while they were out assisting with another case. But the situation was urgent. As many as 100 cats and kittens were living in unsanitary conditions with many needing immediate medical care. This […]
