In 2023, a special duo found a new home thanks to the Friends ForeverTM program. What goes together better than mac and cheese? Mack + Cheese + a new loving home. This bonded pair came from the same household. When their former owner was diagnosed with a terminal illness, she acted quickly and put together a plan […]
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Caring For You and Your Pets in Cold Weather
Keep Your Furry Friends Comfortable and Safe Cold Weather Safety Tips for People
Charitable Checkoff
Tax season is right around the corner and if you’re feeling unsure about what to do with your refund, consider a Charitable Checkoff. How does it work? Funds received through Charitable Checkoff come from taxpayers all across the state. These funds are designated exclusively for OHS programs that provide statewide services such our Humane Law […]
The Art of Doing Nothing
Keeping your dog active and busy can be essential for their physical and emotional health. But, so is teaching them to settle and do nothing.
Happy Tails: Our Favorite Adoptions of 2023
There have been more than 11,000 adoptions this year at Oregon Humane Society. This extraordinary number of pets finding new homes showcases the compassion in our community and the commitment to helping animals in need. Even with thousands of adoptions, we never lose sight of the significance of each individual pet going home. It is […]
OHS Partners with PAW Team
A Paw-sitively Amazing Paw-tnership For the clients of Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, home is where their beloved pet is. Their clients all have a different story to share. Some are unhoused, some live in shelter, while others face financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their companions. But the animals that […]
OHS Photo Calendar Contest 2023
Picture Perfect Thank you to everyone who participated in OHS’ 2023 Photo Calendar Contest. Over 200 photos were entered this year, and they received over 20,000 votes in total! Photos were entered into one of four categories: Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and Best Odd Couple. Friends, family, and fans were encouraged to […]
Canine Respiratory Disease FAQ
What is happening? This summer, a new variation of respiratory disease was identified in several states. In a small percentage of those infected, dogs became severely ill very quickly or were sick for more than a month. While the exact type of bacteria or virus has not been identified, respiratory illnesses are common in dogs […]
How Cotton Got His Fluff Back
Cotton was part of a rescue from an extreme case of animal abuse and neglect here in Jackson County, Oregon. Thanks to a caller who reported the abuse, the Jackson County Animal Services, dedicated OHS staff and volunteers, one special adopter, and many more people, Cotton’s life transformed. Watch his full story below: So many […]
School Service Project Raises Funds for OHS
Young Donors, Big Hearts You’re never too young to care for the animals! That was the case for a fourth grade class at Holy Redeemer Catholic School who wanted to help the pets at Oregon Humane Society with their school service project. The kids fundraised with OHS’ Recycle for Rescues Program, where bottles and cans are […]
