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Focus on Fosters: Meet Starfire

A shy little dog named Starfire moves into a foster home for the next phase of her training. With many uncertainties facing the shelter during this challenging time, more than 200 shelter pets were moved to Oregon Humane foster homes to create room for any urgent community needs. The foster team prioritized placing animals who […]

Supporting Oregon Humane Supporters

How to help businesses that help OHS The business community has been enormously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including numerous partners of Oregon Humane. The following list is a resource for Oregon Humane constituents to help you quickly identify companies that help to sustain Oregon Humane, along with information about any adjusted services that they […]

FAQ: COVID-19 and Your Pet

Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and your pet The outbreak of COVID-19 is causing fear and uncertainty for lots of people, and the constant flood of news can make it hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. There is a threat to companion animal welfare because some people are starting worry that pets could spread […]

Inside the Shelter: A Day in the Life of Boone

As social distancing affects the world around us, not much has changed for the animals at the Oregon Humane. This morning, Boone awoke when a volunteer stepped into his kennel for his morning walk. He can be a little nervous, so they knelt down and coaxed him over by speaking softly and offering treats. Boone […]

A Blind Kitten Gets a Bright Future

Itโ€™s heartbreaking to imagine the suffering Ilene went through. But thanks to donors, she got a second chance at life. It was a rainy evening in central California when a good Samaritan heard the faint cries of a kitten. The tiny feline was found stuffed in a bag and tossed in a pile of garbage. […]

Oregon Humane’s Coronavirus Response

๏ปฟ๏ปฟ While this is an uncertain time, the need to rescue homeless, neglected and abused pets continues โ€” 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 […]

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, Oregon Humane received this touching […]

Heroic People and Pets Honored at 2020 Diamond Collar Awards

Portland, Ore. โ€“ The Oregon Humane 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 Oregon Humane’ss mission of creating a more humane society. The 2020 Diamond Collar Award recipients include the founder of a […]