Rescued Pets Begin New Lives Friday
Five of the 41 dogs rescued from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption at OHS this Friday, Feb. 6. The group includes three Cavalier King Charles … Read More
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Doggie Sweethearts Can Say “I Do” on Feb. 15
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Valentine’s Day is not just for people: canine companions can celebrate too! Parents of love-smitten dogs can bring their four-legged friends to Hotel Monaco on Feb. 15 and join their … Read More
OHS Rescues Pets Facing Neglect in Jackson County
ADOPTION UPDATE, FEB. 4, 2015: The first five dogs from the rescue will be available for adoption Feb.6. Details here. Major Rescue in Jackson County Jan. 29, 2015: In a … Read More
Forever Friends Baby and Cookie Find a Home
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Finding a home for a “bonded pair” can be challenging, particularly when they are mature dogs like Baby and Cookie. The pair of toy poodles had lived with each other … Read More
Welcome to Our New Website
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OHS began the New Year with a new website, featuring more great animal photos than ever before, eye-pleasing graphics, and a navigation system designed to help people find information more … Read More
2014: Record-Setting Year for Adoptions
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2014 was a record-setting adoption year at OHS. More cats found homes last year than in any year since the new shelter building opened fourteen years ago, along with the … Read More
Christmas Rescue in Columbia Gorge
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“It never occurred to me that I would see her alive again,” said David Schelske of West Linn, whose dog plunged 150 feet down a cliff during a Christmas afternoon … Read More
11,000th Pet of 2014 Finds a Home!
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Staff and volunteers at OHS today celebrated the 11,000th adoption of 2014. The lucky dog was Lucy, a four-month-old Jack Russell terrier mix who was adopted by the Bruns family … Read More
Owner of Alleged Puppy Mill Charged with Animal Cruelty
The final group of animals forfeited to OHS after their seizure in Columbia County have been adopted and/or placed with other humane organizations dedicated to finding them the best possible … Read More
OHS Gets Top Charity Ranking
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The nation’s top charity watchdog has awarded OHS its highest possible ranking for the seventh consecutive year, an honor given to only a handful of the nation’s nonprofits. Of the … Read More
