OHS disaster responders care for pets and reunite families Since the Camp Fire ravaged the town of Paradise, California, the Oregon Humane Society has been in contact with local shelters […]
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News & Blog
Volunteers Give Back on Thanksgiving
64 volunteers celebrate holiday with OHS pets In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving day, volunteers filled the Oregon Humane Society. The shelter was closed to the public, but volunteers […]
OHS Finds Home for 11,000th Pet of 2018
Nelson finds a home for the holidays A tiny three-year-old Chihuahua set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society today by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2018. Nelson is going to […]
Petunia’s Story: Turning Pets and People into Family
A Special Message from CEO Sharon Harmon Like the Oregon Humane Society, you believe pets are family. Their unconditional love lends us strength and joy. I’m writing to share the […]
OHS Birthday: Thank You for 150 Years
For 150 years, Oregonians have led with their hearts, creating a more humane society where animals are treated with kindness and compassion. To honor OHS’s 150-year legacy of saving lives, […]
Military Veterans Receive Half-Price Adoptions
Come to the Oregon Humane Society on Veterans Day Weekend Pets bring so much joy to our lives. They provide comfort, companionship and unconditional love. There’s nothing quite like a […]
Oregon Humane Society assists local shelter at capacity with cats and kittens
It’s the purrfect time to adopt a cat or kitten from OHS The Oregon Humane Society is partnering with the Humane Society of Cowlitz County to help with a large […]
OHS Disaster Response and Deployment News
Updates from the field It’s been a busy season for the Oregon Humane Society staff and volunteers who are certified in Emergency Animal Sheltering. Their expertise was needed in response […]
Hurricane Michael Response – Making Room for Pets Affected By the Storm
Cats and kittens from Florida arrive at OHS to make room for pets affected by Hurricane Michael When Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola barely escaped the storm’s […]
You Make All the Difference to Pets in Need
Volunteer Pat Anderson Thanks OHS Donors As a volunteer at the Oregon Humane Society, I’ve witnessed firsthand how generosity and compassion work magic on homeless pets. I’m excited to share […]
