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 […]
Category: Rescue Alert
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 […]
Malamute 101
Get to know this beautiful breed by reviewing this information compiled by our adoption specialists and behavior experts. Malamutes may look like gigantic, fluffy huskies, but they are their own breed with specialized traits and needs. As with any breed, it is important to learn about malamutes and their traits before bringing one home. Malamutes […]
Portland and Salem Assist with Multiple Rescues
OHS Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane Society’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14, 2022. “OHS can respond to multiple urgent requests thanks to the hard work and collaboration of the teams at the Portland and Salem campuses,” says Sharon Harmon, […]
The Beagle Blog
Beagle Update: Aug. 28 Fly like a beagle! It didn’t take long for the plane full of beagles heading to Oregon to capture the heart of the person transporting them to safety. Captain Steve knew almost immediately he wanted to do his part and give one of these beagles a home. He and his wife […]
Q&A: All About Second Chance
Our Second Chance Program facilitates partnerships with shelters that may have less space, fewer resources, and fewer visitors to help place highly adoptable animals into homes. Learn more about the Second Chance Program.
