Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, joins OHS with a focus on caring for the people who care for pets. A First for OHS It’s been almost 20 years since the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Social Work established the country’s first veterinary social work program. Since that time, the specialty has […]
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Giving Back on #GivingTuesday
More than 6,000 pounds of pet food distributed on OHS Community Resource Day. #GivingTuesday is all about generosity, compassion and supporting organizations and programs that serve the community. At the heart of Oregon Humane Society’s mission to create a More Humane Society is preserving the animal-human bond. Since the beginning of the pandemic, keeping that […]
A Home for the Hollie-Days
Hollie’s story is both extraordinarily painful and hopeful. When you first meet Hollie, it’s hard to imagine how different she once looked. She was rescued in Southern Oregon, severely emaciated and missing most of her hair. An unusual injury on the side of her face added to the mystery of Hollie’s past. Hollie was […]
Q&A: The Skinny on Skin
Skin issues are one of the most common, and often challenging, health problems that affect our pets. While all that itching and licking may seem annoying to us, it can be extremely uncomfortable for animals. “I don’t think people really appreciate how stressful skin problems can be for our pets,” says Dr. Stephen Kochis, OHS […]
OHS Hosts Resource Days to Help Pet Owners
Maintaining and strengthening the animal-human bond is at the heart of creating a More Humane Society. When pet owners are struggling to afford pet food or basic supplies, the stress can test this bond. To help, the Oregon Humane Society partnered with Crossroads Church to host Resource Days back in late June. Pet food, cat […]
Carly’s Miraculous Journey
Is there anything better than a big, goofy, slobbery bulldog smile? When Carly arrived at the Oregon Humane Society following a life of neglect, that happy smile didn’t exist. When Carly was found by a partner shelter she was severely underweight, her toenails were so long she could barely walk and her black fur […]
Working Cats Need a Special Home
Help give a cat a job and a home Cats and kittens come to OHS from all kinds of circumstances – some of the most shy and unsocial cats come from neglect cases. Often, these cats transform when given patience, love and behavior modification. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, these cats are not candidates […]
OHS Receives Humane Award from ASPCA
Oregon Humane Society is the recipient of the prestigious Henry Bergh Award from the ASPCA. The ASPCA® Unveils Recipients of the 2021 Humane Awards Virtual event to honor people and pets from across the nation who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare New York, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2021 – The ASPCA® (The American Society for […]
New Road Ahead Update – Sept. 2021
Construction Begins, Buildings Take Shape OHS’s New Road Ahead expansion project has made great progress since construction began earlier this summer. The project includes two new buildings next to OHS’s Ernest C. Swigert Animal Shelter that will house a Behavior Rehabilitation and Rescue Center, Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and a Community Teaching Hospital. To date, the […]
A Second Chance for Gremlin
When a tiny feline named Gremlin arrived at the Oregon Humane Society from a partner shelter in Oregon, she barely looked like a kitten. Her name suited her since she really looked like a little gremlin. She had lost most of her hair, and her skin was inflamed and irritated. A common skin fungus […]
