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Working Cats Need a Special Home

Help give a cat a job and a home Cats and kittens come to Oregon Humane from all kinds of circumstances – some of the most shy and unsocial cats come from neglect cases. Often, these cats transform when given patience, love and behavior modification. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, these cats are not […]

Oregon Humane Receives Humane Award from ASPCA

Oregon Humane is the recipient of the prestigious Henry Bergh Award from the ASPCA. The ASPCAยฎ Unveils Recipients of the 2021 Humane Awards Virtual event to honor people and pets from across the nation who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare New York, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2021 โ€“ The ASPCAยฎย (The American Society for the […]

New Road Ahead Update – Sept. 2021

Construction Begins,ย Buildings Take Shape Oregon Humane’ss New Road Ahead expansion project has made great progress since construction began earlier this summer. The project includes two new buildings next to Oregon Humane’ss Ernest C. Swigert Animal Shelter that will house a Behavior Rehabilitation and Rescue Center, Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and a Community Teaching Hospital. To […]

A Second Chance for Gremlin

๏ปฟ๏ปฟ When a tiny feline named Gremlin arrived at the Oregon Humane from a partner shelter in Oregon, she barely looked like a kitten. Her name suited her since she really looked like a little gremlin. She had lost most of her hair, and her skin was inflamed and irritated. A common skin fungus called […]

What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia?

Meet Argon Argon, a 4-year-old German Shepherd mix, was rescued by a good Samaritan after it was suspected he was hit by a car. He was treated at a local emergency animal clinic and then transferred to the Oregon Humane. He made a full recovery, but was still wobbly on his feet. He was likely […]

A Weighty Matter

Like many of us, our pets may have put on a few pounds during the past year. Boredom, stress and living under lockdown may have led to giving pets extra treats, a few table scraps and other items that can cause the extra calories to add up. While some may think a little pudge on […]

Patricia and Diane Heffron: Legacy Giving

Patricia with Oliver, at front, who wasadopted from a county shelter in Floridaand Zee, in Patriciaโ€™s arms, who is afoster dog from Old Dog Haven Diane with Terrance, who came to OHSwith some behavior challenges but founda loving home with Diane. Patricia and Diane Heffron are often considered a dynamic duo at Oregon Humane. The […]

Pride Month: We Stand with the LGBTQIA+ Community

A message from Dr. Stephen Kochis, Oregon Humane Chief Medical Officer: All this month, we have been celebrating Pride and the Oregon Humane’s commitment to being an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. There is special significance today as we mark 52 years since the Stonewall uprising in New York City. It was a turning point […]

New Road Ahead Groundbreaking

Oregon Humane Breaks Ground on Biggest Expansion Project in its History Oregon Humane held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 16 to mark the beginning of construction of the New Road Ahead, the most ambitious expansion of programs and services in its 153-year history. The New Road Ahead includes the construction of two new buildings next […]