OHS is also making our Animal Crimes Forensic Center, the only one of its kind on the West Coast, available for any additional evidence support. An operation of this scale and complexity would not be possible without the partnership of all the agencies involved, and the leadership of Humane Law Enforcement Chief, Chris Allori. OHS […]
News & Blog
News & Blog
Announcing the Sharon M. Harmon Endowed Fund
To honor her 36 years of service, Oregon Humane Society proudly named a portion of our endowment as a lasting tribute to her legacy of service to animals in Oregon and beyond. The Sharon M. Harmon Endowed Fund will support a future of continued impact for animals for many years to come. Sharon Harmon’s Lasting […]
OHS Holds Spay & Neuter Clinic
Thanks to donor support, OHS was able to conduct thousands of high-quality, low-cost spay and neuter surgeries in 2024, giving out $792,730 in subsidized care through our Spay & Save program. Although thousands of spay and neuter surgeries are performed within our community annually, the demand for this procedure shows no sign of slowing down. […]
Bringing Pets & People Together
Luckily, the small siblings found safe haven with Lila Obeng, Evidence Technician on OHS’ Humane Law Enforcement team, who stepped in to provide emergency foster care that helped keep the kittens alive during their most vulnerable hours. Although Lila’s care helped stabilize them, the tiny trio needed continual care and attention—especially Stanley, the smallest and […]
More Care for More Animals
The hospital opened in October 2022 as part of our New Road Ahead expansion, with a goal of keeping more pets and their people together. By offering high-quality veterinary care to our community—including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, urgent care—and providing families who qualify with subsidized care options, OHS has been able to reduce the need […]
Meet Dr. Forman
OHS Welcomes a New Medical Director to the Community Veterinary Hospital Looking back on her life, Dr. Franci Forman believes she was always destined to be a veterinarian. She had focused much of her early adulthood around building a career as a competitive downhill skier, but the practice of medicine called to her just as […]
Justice for Monte
The neighbors felt something wasn’t right. Rumors circulated as the community grew increasingly concerned about the noises emanating from a SE Portland home. Portland Police Bureau officers responded to the call for help, with the assistance of Multnomah County Animal Services and Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement and medical teams. A total of 15 […]
Announcing the Retirement of Longtime CEO Sharon Harmon
Sharon Harmon, president and CEO of Oregon Humane Society, is retiring after 36 years of leading the largest animal welfare organization in the Northwest. Harmon has built this independent, nonprofit organization into a national leader in animal sheltering and welfare, significantly expanding its services, facilities, and impact. She is nationally recognized for developing innovative programs […]
Pet Safety: What you need to know about the H5N1 Virus
As reports of avian flu (H5N1) have emerged across the nation and right here in Oregon, many pet owners have wondered if there is a concern for their pets’ safety. Oregon Humane Society’s Chief Medical Officer Steve Kochis has been in communication with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to ensure we have all the up-to-date […]
LA Wildfires Disaster Response
Feb. 3 Update: More than 100 animals arrive from Los Angeles At the tail end of January, OHS coordinated our third and largest transfer from shelters affected by the LA fires. This special rescue flight was made possible through partnerships with Greater Good Charities and Southwest Airlines. More than 100 cats and dogs from LA […]
