Columbia Blvd will have several lane closures, effectively closing the middle lane, from Jan. 10 to Jan 16. This means that anyone traveling eastbound on Columbia Blvd. will not be able to turn left into our parking lot or onto 11th Ave. In addition, 14th Place will be closed at Columbia Blvd. How can […]
News & Blog
News & Blog
Our Favorite Adoptions of 2021
Every time a shelter pet goes to a new, loving home itโs a cause for celebration at OHS. But there are some adoption stories that hold a special place in our hearts. Walter Walter, a senior cat, was sick and wandering the streets of LaGrande when he was rescued. He was transferred to OHS for […]
Help for Reactive Rovers
Leash reactivity is one of the most common behaviors in dogs but OHS has tips and classes to help. Many dogs bark when they see other dogs out on a walk, out of the window or along the fence line. But, just because itโs natural behavior, it doesnโt mean you shouldnโt try to help your […]
A Commitment to Our Beloved Pets
This holiday season, there are some special pets who are settling into their new home thanks to the Friends Forever program. These pets were enrolled in Oregon Humane Societyโs Friends ForeverTM program after their owners included OHS in their estate plans. Planning for the care of pets if they outlive us can be an emotional […]
The Power of Connection: Duke’s Story
๏ปฟ The end of 2020 was the start of a new beginning for Duke. In December, Duke was sick, emaciated and unable to walk. But a good Samaritan took him to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital for critical care. He was then transferred to Multnomah County Animal Services since he was considered a stray. On […]
Meet Dr. Rachel Warnes
Dr. Rachel Warnes is the first veterinarian to join OHSโ Community Veterinary Hospital Oregon Humane Society has hired the first member of the Community Veterinary Hospital veterinary staff. Dr. Rachel Warnes comes to OHS from Animal Care Centers of New York City where she was the lead veterinarian. In her new role, Dr. Warnes will […]
The Purr-fect Ring Bearer
Oliver Nacho charms guests at his adopter’s wedding Itโs not every day that you see a cat playing the role of a ring bearer in a wedding. But Oliver Nacho is no ordinary cat. He came to OHS in 2018 and had trouble finding the right match. Many prospective adopters were deterred by his special […]
OHS Hires First Veterinary Social Worker
Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, joins OHS with a focus on caring for the people who care for pets. A First for OHS Itโs been almost 20 years since the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Social Work established the countryโs first veterinary social work program. Since that time, the specialty has […]
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 Societyโs 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
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Hollieโs story is both extraordinarily painful and hopeful. When you first meet Hollie, itโs 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 Hollieโs past. Hollie was […]
