How OHS’s Humane Law Enforcement and Medical team came together to help a cat with a rare condition Barry Manilow is famous at the Holman Medical Center at OHS, but not for the reasons you might think. This beautiful brown tabby cat suffered from a rare case of extreme pododermatitis, or pillow foot. His paw […]
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OHS Honors Top Volunteers
A look back at 2019: honoring exceptional OHS volunteers during extraordinary times. This year has brought so many unprecedented challenges, but one thing has remained constant: dedicated volunteers have been supporting the animals and working creatively to help the Oregon Humane Society continue to fulfill its mission. When the restriction on large gatherings was put […]
OHS Participates in Largest Pet Rescue Flight in History
Yesterday, the Oregon Humane Society assisted Greater Good Charities and Wings of Rescue in a historic airlift of close to 600 shelter pets from the Hawaiian Islands. Oregon Humane Society, along with 12 other regional shelters and rescue groups, have partnered with Greater Good Charities and Wings of Rescue for “Paws Across the Pacific.” The […]
OHS Partners with Banfield Foundation on Life-Saving Transport Program
Three transports of pets from Oklahoma are planned before the end of 2020. OHS is joining forces with the Banfield Foundation, PEDIGREE Foundation and VCA Charities to transport close to 200 at-risk pets from Oklahoma and Texas to Oregon to find their forever home. Despite the challenges the pandemic, OHS has continued to provide critical, […]
Zuko’s Miraculous Transformation
Alone and vulnerable, this tiny kitten was destined for a short, tragic life. But donors saved Zuko’s life. Zuko came to the Oregon Humane Society hurt from an animal attack. Only a few weeks old, he was far too small for his age, had bite wounds above his eye and a viral […]
Responding to a disaster…during a disaster
OHS Incident Command team tackles challenges of disaster response during a pandemic Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon faced another massive challenge. Wildfires were raging across the state — roaring through the Santiam Canyon, decimating towns in Southern Oregon and the coast range, and creeping dangerously close to some of the most densely populated […]
OHS assists pets affected by California wildfires
Oregon Humane Society continues to aid with wildfire response On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Oregon Humane Society sent two transport vehicles to Northern California to assist Haven Humane Society with their response to the deadly Zogg wildfire. To help clear space at the Redding, CA shelter, OHS transported 15 dogs and 40 cats and kittens […]
Happy Tails: Briar’s Journey
How a road trip, a yellow lab and OHS’s Second Chance program brought a special dog home. When Portland residents Kelly and Charae hit the road for a trip to California in late June, they had no idea that a chance encounter would result in a new family member. It would be a long trip […]
OHS Response Update: 2020 Oregon Wildfires
As the situation with the wildfires around our state changes rapidly, we want to keep you updated on Oregon Humane Society’s role in the response, important resources and ways you can help. EMERGENCY RESOURCES WAYS YOU CAN HELP LOST AND FOUND PETS To ensure the response is coordinated and we are meeting the most pressing […]
Finley’s Heroes
How two nurses helped a diabetic cat find his new life. When Finley’s owner passed away, he lost the person who’d been his constant companion for seven years. But he faced another challenge. Finley was recently diagnosed with diabetes and managing his disease had been a challenge. Finley was surrendered to OHS when his previous […]
