Acadia’s Story: A Tiny Kitten with a Huge Will to Live
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Born too small, tiny Acadia has a huge will to live. His mother, a stray from a local county shelter, arrived at the Oregon Humane Society just in time to … Read More
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Logging Miles and Saving Lives
The OHS Running Team Helps High-Energy Dogs Find Their Happy Place Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a … Read More
It Takes a Village – Caring for “Bottle Babies”
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OHS and foster parents work together to save a fragile group of newborn puppies There is a special group of foster parents that help care for the smallest and most … Read More
OHS Takes in Nearly 50 Pets in the Aftermath of Alabama Tornado
Answering the call when disaster strikes “How can we help?” This is always the first question that comes up at OHS when a natural disaster hits. Days after the deadly … Read More
Oregon Humane Society Assisting Pets Affected by Alabama Tornadoes
Rescues from disaster zones are made possible by donations from animal-lovers like you. OHS collaborates with other shelters to transport close to 150 pets from Alabama The Oregon Humane Society … Read More
Jasper’s Journey
A special cat gets a second chance at OHS When Jasper arrived at OHS, you could hear his purr even he has waited patiently in his kennel during the check-in … Read More
Tanya’s Training Tips: Getting a Grip on Leash Reactivity
How to Help your Leash-Reactive Dog Dogs are leash-reactive for many reasons: fear, insecurity, stress, boredom, excitement, a practiced/learned behavior, and more. Often, humans fuel the fire by accidentally rewarding … Read More
A Lost Dog Finds His Way into the Hearts at OHS
The halls of the Oregon Humane Society were full of love, kisses and laughter on Valentine’s Day thanks to a very special visit by OHS alum Santo and his “mobile … Read More
Treat Your Dog this Valentine’s Day
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There’s more to Valentine’s Day than chocolate and flowers. On this day to celebrate love, treat your pet with some homemade cookies. This quick and easy recipe comes from OHS volunteer … Read More
Get Heart-Smart About Your Pet’s Health During American Heart Month
What you need to know about your pet’s heart-health February is American Heart Month and it’s a great time to learn about taking care of your furry friend’s heart-health. Dr. … Read More
