Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine On Tuesday, March 15, OHS Chief Operating Officer Brian August attended a meeting with animal welfare leaders from around the country to get an update from Humane Society International on efforts to provide assistance to animals and pet owners in Ukraine. The session was hosted by The Association […]
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OHS and Willamette Humane Society Announce Merger
Oregon Humane Society and Willamette Humane Society Come Together to Serve Pets and People in Oregon For decades, Oregon Humane Society (OHS) and Willamette Humane Society (WHS) have provided core services and lifesaving care to companion animals. Collaboration has always been part of that work. But on July 1, 2022, the two organizations will […]
Prince William’s Life of Love
This is Prince William. When I first met him and his dedicated and loving owner, it was plain to see that their bond was special. Prince William is a bit of a grumpy old man but loved his owner—especially when they would give him those irresistible cheek and chin scratches! When Prince William was […]
Serving Pet Owners in Warm Springs
OHS partners with Fences for Fido and Street Dog Hero to care for pets in Warm Springs. On Feb. 19, eight members of OHS’ medical team and three members of the Outreach team traveled to Warm Springs to assist at a Wellness and Vaccine Clinic for pets. The effort was led by Fences for Fido, […]
OHS Expands Access to the Shelter starting Feb. 28
After almost two years of limited access to our shelter, OHS is now open for public walk-through 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Adoptions are still done by appointment only. Frequently Asked Questions What days and times are you open? Beginning Feb. 28 OHS is open to the public, 10 a.m. to […]
A Busy Start to the New Year for Second Chance
The new year is off to a busy start as the Second Chance Program welcomes hundreds of pets in the first month of 2022. Shelters in communities with limited resources and fewer adopters rely on the Second Chance Program to provide a lifeline for pets in need. Each week, Second Chance trucks are on the […]
Act Now! Matching Challenge Doubles your Gift to the New Road Ahead Expansion Project
Thanks to Hiya and Gary W. Hahn, all gifts and pledges of $5,000 or more to the New Road Ahead will be matched up to $200,000! “A major expansion such as this will serve many animals for a long time to come. It is a chance to do something that will last,” shared Gary. The […]
New Road Ahead Update – interview with KPTV, Dec. 2021
OHS’s New Road Ahead Project update – Dec. 2021 The New Road Ahead includes two new buildings next to the existing shelter and will house a Community Veterinary Hospital, Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and a Behavior and Rescue Center.
Advice from Tuna the Tax Cat: Donate your Tax Refund
Tuna the Tax Cat is back with some advice for 2022: Donate your tax refund! Holy meow—it’s the biggest one yet! The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis recently announced that a $1.9 billion “kicker” (the largest kicker on record!) will be available to Oregon taxpayers in 2022! When it’s time to file your 2021 state […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As our state and nation pause this day to honor the birth in 1929 of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we at the Oregon Humane Society would like to pay tribute to Dr. King—not only for the tireless quest for racial equality that cost him his life, but for his unwavering advocacy of nonviolence and […]
