On July 31, 2025, Oregon Humane Society accepted the transfer of 16 dogs from Texas shelters in coordination with the ASPCA. As recovery in central Texas unfolds in the aftermath of the devastating Guadalupe River flash flood, shelters in the affected areas have seen a surge in stray dogs and owner surrendered animals in need […]
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How to Help Stray Cats
Do More for Stray Cats & Kittens Boris—an outgoing, grumpy-faced stray—came to Oregon Humane Society when a community member tending to him noticed his eyes were showing signs of a painful infection. Donor support enabled Boris to get the care he needed—which included corrective surgery for entropion, a painful condition where the eyelid turns inward. […]
Summer Pet Safety Tips
Hot weather and packed summer schedules can be a refreshing change of pace after dreary PNW winters, but it’s also a time of increased pet stress and—in some cases— frightening emergencies. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can enjoy summer with your pet and keep them safe! Check out our tips for keeping pets […]
Rescued Dogs Ready for a New Life
In late January, Oregon Humane Society partnered with The Dalles Police Department on a case of suspected animal neglect. Nine Dogue de Bordeaux dogs were living in unsanitary conditions and lacking the minimum standard of care, including access to food and water. The dogs were seized and transported to OHS’ Behavior & Rescue Center where […]
Foster-to-Adopt is Changing the Odds
More than 11,900 animals enter Oregon Humane Society’s shelters every year—an impressive number made possible by the generosity of our donors. Every animal in our care receives everything they need—healthy food, medical care, spacious shelter, plentiful exercise, love, and support—but the very best place for every animal is at home. Sunny at Shelter Sunny Day […]
Donors Doing More For the Animals!
Serenading the Animals Leigh Brown has been playing the harp for 38 years and has made a career out of music playing for a variety of special events. When longtime OHS supporters, Marge and Stephen Brenneke, hired Leigh to play the harp for a recent event, it didn’t take long before they all got to […]
How OHS Fosters are Saving Little Lives
Buck and Joey came to OHS in need of critical care. At only three days old and with no mama to care for them, the tiny siblings had severe injuries that required immediate medical intervention. Upon examination, the OHS medical team found nearly identical injuries to Buck and Joey’s left hind legs—one limb on each […]
Investigation at West Coast Game Park Safari
OHS is also making our Animal Crimes Forensic Center, the only one of its kind on the West Coast, available for any additional evidence support. An operation of this scale and complexity would not be possible without the partnership of all the agencies involved, and the leadership of Humane Law Enforcement Chief, Chris Allori. OHS […]
Announcing the Sharon M. Harmon Endowed Fund
To honor her 36 years of service, Oregon Humane Society proudly named a portion of our endowment as a lasting tribute to her legacy of service to animals in Oregon and beyond. The Sharon M. Harmon Endowed Fund will support a future of continued impact for animals for many years to come. Sharon Harmon’s Lasting […]
OHS Holds Spay & Neuter Clinic
Thanks to donor support, OHS was able to conduct thousands of high-quality, low-cost spay and neuter surgeries in 2024, giving out $792,730 in subsidized care through our Spay & Save program. Although thousands of spay and neuter surgeries are performed within our community annually, the demand for this procedure shows no sign of slowing down. […]
