Focus on Fosters: Meet Starfire
A shy little dog named Starfire moves into a foster home for the next phase of her training. With many uncertainties facing the shelter during this challenging time, more than … Read More
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OHS Receives 19 Cats From Overwhelmed Pet Owner
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OHS partners with Washington County Animal Services to take in 19 felines in need. Two cats turned into 20 for a local pet owner, prompting Washington County Animal Services (WCAS) … Read More
Helping Fearful Cats Find Their Purr-fect Home
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How OHS’ Behavior Modification Program Is Saving Feline Lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, … Read More
Applications Open for 2019 Rose Festival Canine Court
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Is your dog royalty? Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are invited to apply for the 2019 Portland Rose Festival Canine Court. Six dogs will be honored as the … Read More
It Takes a Village – Caring for “Bottle Babies”
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OHS and foster parents work together to save a fragile group of newborn puppies There is a special group of foster parents that help care for the smallest and most … Read More
Oregon Humane Society deploys second team to help with Camp Fire response
Second OHS team helps care for pets people affected by deadly California wildfire. Late last week, a second group of OHS responders deployed to California to help care for hundreds … Read More
Yogi’s Transformation
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Dog rescued from dog meat farm in South Korea undergoes transformation thanks to OHS volunteer groomers. When Yogi emerged from the flight after the long trip from South Korea, her … Read More
A Special Kitten Named Shane
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Kitten with unique condition looking for loving home. Some might say he’s unlucky, but after you spend five minutes with this sweet guy you quickly forget that under that perfect … Read More
OHS and Portland Rose Festival announce Canine Court and Grand Marshal
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Diesel the Mastiff named Grand Marshal of the Grand Floral Parade In celebration of Portland’s love of pets and the Oregon Humane Society’s 150th anniversary, the Portland Rose Festival has … Read More
A Doggie Dash for the History Books
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Dashers attend in record numbers and take fundraising to new heights There were big dogs, little dogs, dogs in strollers, dogs in costumes and a turtle as Waterfront Park transformed … Read More
