In mid-December, a dozen dogs and cats who were part of OHS’ Behavior Modification (BMOD) program made the short journey to their new kennels inside the recently opened Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC). The BRC is part of OHS’ expansion that includes the adjacent Community Veterinary Hospital. The newly built space offers improved amenities for […]
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Oregon Humane Society partners with Blanchet House to Help Pets
Once a month, Dr. Mack makes himself available to consult with pet owners receiving services from Blanchet House. He is available to answer questions and, when needed, facilitate referrals to Oregon Humane Society’s Community Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Mack also distributes necessary supplies including food, collapsible water bowls, harnesses, leashes, and collars. These items are all […]
OHS Salem New BottleDrop Program
It’s never been easier to help OHS shelter pets! We have some exciting news! Effective January 1, 2023, OHS Salem has partnered with BottleDrop Give! BottleDrop partners with 503(c) nonprofits to allow community members to donate their recyclables while supporting OHS Salem’s shelter pets and services. Have questions?
ASPCA is Matching Donations to the New Road Ahead Up to $250,000
The Road to the Finish Line By donating over $2 million already, the ASPCA has supported Oregon Humane Society’s New Road Ahead expansion project since its inception in 2016. We are currently at 98% of our fundraising goal, with just $1 million left to raise to cross the finish line. With the ASPCA’s $250,000 matching […]
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 […]
FAQs: Change in Services for Stray Cats from Marion County
Beginning Nov. 15, 2022, Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus will no longer be able to accept stray cats from Marion County. With this change, OHS will deepen our focus on helping pet owners who are seeking support to keep their cats or need to rehome their cats/kittens. We will also have greater capacity to assist […]
What To Do If You Find A Cat
“Help! I found a cat! What do I do?” Oregon Humane Society(OHS)fields numerous calls like this each week. Many cats that people spot in their neighborhoods aren’t in need of immediate help. Instead, they are pets who spend some or all of their time outdoors. Some may be indoor-only pets who’ve escaped their home and […]
OHS Cuts Ribbon on Community Veterinary Hospital
The new hospital will offer expanded veterinary care for Oregon and SW Washington. Oregon Humane Society cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Community Veterinary Hospital on Thursday and appointments for the public clinic are already being booked up for the first weeks. The project, along with a soon-to-be completed Behavior and […]
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 […]
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 […]
