Before introducing your dog to other dogs, ask yourself, โDoes my dog really enjoy playing with other dogs?โ Play bows (see the picture above). Think of a play bow as an advance apology from one dog to another. As if they are saying, โHey, no worries. Anything I do after this, even if it is […]
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How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine On Tuesday, March 15, Oregon Humane 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 […]
Oregon Humane and Willamette Humane Society Announce Merger
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Oregon Humane and Willamette Humane Society Come Together to Serve Pets and People in Oregon For decades, Oregon Humane (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 take the […]
Prince William’s Life of Love
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ 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 ownerโespecially when they would give him those irresistible cheek and chin scratches! When Prince William was […]
Serving Pet Owners in Warm Springs
Oregon Humane partners with Fences for Fido and Street Dog Hero to care for pets in Warm Springs. On Feb. 19, eight members of Oregon Humane’s 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 […]
Oregon Humane Expands Access to the Shelter starting Feb. 28
After almost two years of limited access to our shelter, Oregon Humane 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 Oregon Humane is open to the public, 10 […]
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! โA 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,โ shared Gary. The […]
New Road Ahead Update – interview with KPTV, Dec. 2021
Oregon Humane’ss 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. ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ
Advice from Tuna the Tax Cat: Donate your Tax Refund
Tuna the Tax Cat is back with some advice for 2022:ย Donate your tax refund! Holy meowโitโs the biggest one yet! The Oregon Office of Economic Analysis recently announced that a $1.9 billion โkickerโ (the largest kicker on record!) will be available to Oregon taxpayers in 2022! When itโs time to file your 2021 state […]
