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Q&A with Customer Care

How adoption by appointment has helped thousands of pets find a loving home In March 2020, Oregon Humane had to quickly adjust almost every aspect of operations to continue to help the pets and people of the community. One of the biggest changes was the adoption process. Instead of browsing through the shelter and waiting […]

Hello, It’s Oregon Humane Calling

A Call to Be More Humane We know you love animals as much as we do. Perhaps you have recently adopted or have been a supporter of Oregon Humane for years? Next time your phone rings, it could be Oregon Humane calling with an invitation to be part of our PAWS program. We are working […]

Our Favorite Adoptions of 2021

Every time a shelter pet goes to a new, loving home itโ€™s a cause for celebration at Oregon Humane. 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 Oregon […]

Help for Reactive Rovers

Leash reactivity is one of the most common behaviors in dogs but Oregon Humane 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 itโ€™s natural behavior, it doesnโ€™t mean you shouldnโ€™t try to help […]

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 Humaneโ€™s Friends ForeverTM program after their owners included Oregon Humane in their estate plans. Planning for the care of pets if they outlive us can be an emotional […]

Meet Dr. Rachel Warnes

Dr. Rachel Warnes is the first veterinarian to join Oregon Humane’s Community Veterinary Hospital Oregon Humane has hired the first member of the Community Veterinary Hospital veterinary staff. Dr. Rachel Warnes comes to Oregon Humane from Animal Care Centers of New York City where she was the lead veterinarian. In her new role, Dr. Warnes […]

The Purr-fect Ring Bearer

Oliver Nacho charms guests at his adopter’s wedding Itโ€™s 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 Oregon Humane in 2018 and had trouble finding the right match. Many prospective adopters were deterred by his […]