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Zuko’s Miraculous Transformation

Alone and vulnerable, this tiny kitten was destined for a short, tragic life. But donors saved Zukoโ€™s life.   ๏ปฟ   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 โ€” 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 OHSโ€™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 Societyโ€™s role in the response, important resources and ways you can help. EMERGENCY RESOURCESย  WAYS YOU CAN HELP ย 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 Finleyโ€™s owner passed away, he lost the person whoโ€™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 […]

OHS Offers $1,000 Reward in Case of Abandoned, Neglected Dogs

Public’s help sought in the case of two senior dogs found near Multnomah Falls. Oregon Humane Society is seeking the publicโ€™s assistance in the case of two abandoned dogs in east Multnomah County. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspectโ€™s arrest and conviction. The two dogs, senior Yorkshire Terriers, were […]