While this is an uncertain time, the need to rescue homeless, neglected and abused pets continues — and they are counting on you more than ever. Here are ways you can help pets in need right now. If you have questions about COVID-19 and your pet, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. Update 6/15 […]
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OHS Receives 19 Cats From Overwhelmed Pet Owner
OHS partners with Washington County Animal Services to take in 19 felines in need. Two cats turned into 20 for a local pet owner, prompting Washington County Animal Services (WCAS) to step in to help. The situation was an example of how quickly cats can reproduce when they aren’t spayed/neutered. OHS regularly partners with WCAS […]
Lessons from Wingo
A tiny dog shares a deep bond and valuable life lessons with his adopter. Our pets are companions, family members and beloved best friends. Sometimes they are also the greatest teachers in our life. When Wingo was adopted, he was full of lessons for his adopter, Steve. Four months later, OHS received this touching update. […]
Heroic People and Pets Honored at 2020 Diamond Collar Awards
Portland, Ore. – The Oregon Humane Society honored heroic people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 20. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness and vision. Their inspiring stories represent OHS’s mission of creating a more humane society. The 2020 Diamond Collar Award recipients include the founder of a […]
Spay & Save – A Decade of Saving Lives
Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries and 10 years of service Ten years ago, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, ASAP, came together to tackle one of the most pressing problems in the community; cat overpopulation. They created the Spay & Save program to give low-income pet-owners an easy and affordable way to have […]
Justice for Ziggy
After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy the border collie makes an extraordinary recovery and begins a new life. When Ziggy arrived at OHS, he was clinging to life. He was emaciated, lethargic and unable to stand. The only movement he was able to make was a soft blink with his eyes. Ziggy’s owner brought him to […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival
Follow these tips to help your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for the same event. Handling your pet’s curiosity, anxiety and increased insistence for attention may seem overwhelming, especially in addition to preparing […]
What You Should Know About Oregon’s Animal Protection Laws
Fighting for those who can’t speak for themselves When Thomas Lamb Eliot founded the Oregon Humane Society, it was based on the fundamental belief that the compassionate treatment of animals is the cornerstone of a more humane society. For 151 years, fighting animal cruelty and abuse has been at the heart of OHS’s mission. It […]
Happy Tails: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Move
From shelter life in Portland to a new life in Spain Since Frankenstein was adopted from OHS in 2014, he and his adopter, Xelha, have relocated to Spain. Xelha recently shared this adoption update with us: “I got Frankenstein (original name Braxton) five years ago today when I went to OHS with a friend because […]
Spay & Save Celebrates Major Milestone
Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries, launches new services The Spay & Save program ended 2019 by marking an incredible achievement. Since the subsidized and low-cost spay/neuter service was launched in 2010 by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP), more than 100,000 pets have received care at one of five surgery sites. The […]
