Love Finds Love
In May, OHS took in six dogs (and five puppies, born at OHS) who were part of a large group of dogs rescued from terrible conditions in Stevens County, Washington. … Read More
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Animal Cruelty Crimes to Be Met with Stiffer Penalties
Legislation Update: the week of May 30, three bills approved by the House also passed the Oregon Senate. These three bills will help crack down on animal abuse in our … Read More
One Year Later: Mac & Wylie
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Patricia Iron* was only 62 when she decided to make a plan for her large, loveable dogs, Mac and Wylie. While Patricia had worked for a different animal welfare organization, … Read More
Pugs on Broadway Dazzles Crowds
Pugs Take Center Stage in Northwest Portland In spectacle that would have made Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lin-Manuel Miranda proud, hundreds of pugs—and their human companions—flocked to northwest Portland to … Read More
Doggie Dash 2017 Photos & Video
Thank you to all the photographers and videographers who joined OHS at the Doggie Dash to capture the fun in images, despite record-setting rainfall. Below, you’ll find links to all … Read More
Live Cooking Demonstrations at Doggie Dash
Join us at Doggie Dash on May 13, as OHS welcomes Fabiola Donnelly of AM Northwest to the event. She will be demonstrating healthy recipes live at the Healthy Eats Pavilion on the … Read More
OHS Treats Rescued Dogs from Washington
A group of dogs rescued from terrible conditions in Stevens County, Washington are now getting the medical care they need at OHS. One dog, named Love, arrived with severe lacerations … Read More
Legislative Update: Four Bills Pass House
Good news for animal advocates: progress has been made this month toward better protections for animals in Oregon. On May 4, four bills supported by OHS passed the House of Representatives, … Read More
Adopters Wanted for Surrendered Cats
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In the last two weeks, an unusually high number of cats have been surrendered to OHS from the public. Working with individuals in five Oregon counties, OHS Investigators have received … Read More
Late Night Adventures with Second Chance
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You never know what’s going to happen at a Second Chance intake. Last night, the large truck carrying 52 dogs from California shelters broke down on I-5 northbound, just south of … Read More
