Late Night Adventures with Second Chance
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You never know what’s going to happen at a Second Chance intake. Last night, the large truck carrying 52 dogs from California shelters broke down on I-5 northbound, just south of … Read More
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This Special Agent is Dashing for Pets
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OHS Humane Special Agent Austin Wallace (pictured) will be joining thousands of Dashers on May 13. Look for the OHS Investigations truck at Waterfront Park and you’ll find Wallace standing … Read More
Earth Day 2017 at OHS
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On Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, OHS welcomed volunteers from US Bank and SOLVE for some special Earth Day projects. Group volunteers like these make a major difference for the … Read More
Cat Adoption Fees Reduced Through Sunday
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Faced with a major influx of cats from the public, OHS is cutting adoption fees by half for all cats six years and older through Sunday, April 30. “If the rainy … Read More
OHS Veterinarian: I’m Dashing to Heal Pets
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Dr. Kris Otteman will be at the Doggie Dash starting line on May 13 because she knows first-hand about helping animals. Dr. Otteman heads the OHS medical team, which relies … Read More
Petco Invests in Helping Abused and Neglected Pets
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OHS has received a $200,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to enhance an emergency animal shelter used to help pets rescued from abuse and neglect. “This grant is an important step … Read More
Reward Offered in Cat Killing Case
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OHS is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the killing of a cat whose remains were discovered … Read More
Highway to Home
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Whether running with dogs, performing daring rescues with OHSTAR, or staying up until 1:30 am to get Second Chance transfer pets settled in, Cecil-Reniche Smith is a superstar OHS volunteer. … Read More
Easter Treats for Shelter Dogs
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At OHS, staff and volunteers get creative to help each pet have a positive stay at the shelter, however long or short their visit might be prior to getting adopted. … Read More
These Two Photos Show Why We’re Dashing
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Bingo was in terrible shape when he was found as stray, with a matted and dirty coat, runny eyes, and infested with fleas. He had been found in the … Read More
