How two nurses helped a diabetic cat find his new life. When Finleyโs owner passed away, he lost the person whoโd 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 Oregon Humane when his […]
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Oregon Humane receives $300,000 grant from Petco Foundation
Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of the Oregon Humane Grant of $300,000 will extend efforts to save more animal lives in Oregon Oregon Humane has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its efforts to provide critical medical care to pets in need and help preserve the animal-human bond. The […]
Oregon Humane 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 is seeking the publicโs assistance in the case of two abandoned dogs in east Multnomah County. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspectโs arrest and conviction. The two dogs, senior Yorkshire Terriers, were found […]
A Boy’s BFF
More than a dozen years ago, a young orange tabby cat from Oregon Humane found his forever home and so much more. Many of us have fond memories of growing up with our childhood pets. For Trent, Reggie the cat has been by his side from the beginning. Reggieโs adopter Jenna sent us this adorable […]
From Foster to Forever: My Life with Sancho
By Jason Kallingal, Oregon Humane Foster Volunteerย & Owner, Life of Pie Sancho experienced horrendous cruelty before he came to Oregon Humane. Even after he healed and was ready for adoption, months passed without him finding the right person โ until Jason came along. Watch the video and read their story from Jason’s perspective below.ย ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ […]
Keep Your Pets Safe in the Great Outdoors
Keep Your Pets Safe in the Great Outdoors – Maximusโ Cautionary Tale Spending a hot summer day fishing on the river with your furry best friend at your side sounds alluring. But if youโre angling to get outside, a black lab named Maximus has a cautionary tale to share. When Maximus arrived at Oregon Humane, […]
An Inside Look at Oregon Humane Shelter Operations
Brian August, Oregon Humane Chief Operating Officer, takes you inside Oregon Humane for a behind-the-scenes look at shelter operations in the time of COVID-19. ๏ปฟ During a typical year, more than 120,000 people walk through the doors at Oregon Humane. Members of our community come to adopt, participate in camp, take a class or attend […]
The Return of Spay & Save
More than 800 low- and no-cost spay and neuter surgeries canceled due to COVID-19 Since Spay & Save began in 2010, more than 100,000 family pets in our community have been spayed or neutered through the program. Established by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland and funded by the dedicated donors of Oregon Humane, this […]
2020 Oregon Humane Photo Contest Winners
After a month of fierce competition between 225 adorable entries, the votes are finally in! Sweet pictures flooded in, and resulted in $24,119 in funds raised to help shelter pets. Pets went head-to-head in the Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and even Best Self-Quarantining Pet categories as supporters and fans could cast as […]
Estate Planning โ Lessons from Celebrities
Top 10 mistakes to avoid during estate planning Everybody makes mistakes โ thatโs a given โ but not everyone learns from them. Local attorney and Oregon Humane supporter Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney at Law, (pictured on the left with her husband Steve with their beloved dogs) shares ten unfortunate estate planning mistakes famous celebrities have made […]
