Reward Offered in Cat Killing Case
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OHS is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of a cat whose remains were discovered … Read More
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Highway to Home
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Whether running with dogs, performing daring rescues with OHSTAR, or staying up until 1:30 am to get Second Chance transfer pets settled in, Cecil-Reniche Smith is a superstar OHS volunteer. … Read More
Easter Treats for Shelter Dogs
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At OHS, staff and volunteers get creative to help each pet have a positive stay at the shelter, however long or short their visit might be prior to getting adopted. … Read More
These Two Photos Show Why We’re Dashing
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Bingo was in terrible shape when he was found as stray, with a matted and dirty coat, runny eyes, and infested with fleas. He had been found in the … Read More
What’s the Breakfast of Doggie Dash Champions?
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A Co-Captain of the Early Thurds Shares the Secret of the Team’s Success When you think of the key to being a successful Doggie Dash team, you usually don’t think … Read More
Jamutts Win “Shadow a Vet” Doggie Dash Challenge
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Congratulations to the Jamutts team for winning the March Doggie Dash Challenge. One lucky member of the team will get to follow a veterinarian inside the OHS hospital for a first-hand … Read More
Meet Lily: A Local Hero for Shelter Animals
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Contributed by Stephanie Kittrell, OHS Community Relations Manager As the Community Relations Manager at OHS, I have the privilege of meeting people in our community who are doing good things to … Read More
Happy National Puppy Day
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A day to celebrate puppies and the unconditional love and joy they bring to our lives? Sounds like something we should celebrate every day! This day to recognize puppy love, … Read More
From Derelict House to OHS Hospital: 20 Cats Rescued
An elderly couple in Portland’s St. John’s neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief last Friday when OHS removed 20 cats and kittens from their home and brought them to OHS for … Read More
SMART: Animal Rescue Documentary Screening
Contributed by Cecil Reniche-Smith, OHS Volunteer There are all sorts of volunteer opportunities at OHS: volunteers work with the animals, assist in the Medical Center and with the Behavioral Department, … Read More
