Breeder Fined $172,000 for Animal Neglect
OHS Investigation Leads to Conviction and Fine In a major neglect case involving 140 animals, the owner of a commercial breeding operation in Rainier was fined $172,000 and banned from owning … Read More
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Justice for Animals: Rainier Breeder Convicted
OHS Rescue Results in Conviction on 43 Felony Counts Justice was served for animals last week as the result of a major OHS investigation involving more than 100 neglected dogs … Read More
Animal-Related Legislation in 2015
View a complete list of 2015 bills on the Oregon Legislature website. Oregon consistently ranks among the top three states in the nation based on the strength of its laws … Read More
State Police Commission OHS Special Agents
First in Oregon: State Police Commission Oregon Humane Society Agents A new era in law enforcement begins July 21 at the Oregon Humane Society, as the nonprofit’s Humane Special Agents will … Read More
Major Neglect Case Ends in Convictions, Stronger Laws
The Oregon Humane Society cheered yesterday’s conviction of the third and final individual involved in one of the largest animal neglect cases in Oregon history. The conviction comes two-and-a-half years after … Read More
Rescued Cats Need Homes: Adoption Fees Minimized
With the arrival earlier this week of 95 cats rescued from Klamath County, the Oregon Humane Society is offering the lowest prices of the year to help find homes for … Read More
OHS Assists with Major Cat Rescue
Nearly 100 cats rescued from neglect in Klamath County will arrive at the Oregon Humane Society in Portland this afternoon. Klamath County Animal Control requested the assistance of OHS in … Read More
Wounded Kitten Survives Shooting
Kitten Survives; OHS and ALDF Offer Reward Updates: upon examination by the OHS medical team prior to surgery to remove the bullet/pellet and also spay/neuter, “Lucy” was found to be … Read More
Victim to Verdict: Fighting Cruelty
As legal cases involving animal crimes become more complex, the annual OHS Victim to Verdict conference is an opportunity for attorneys, veterinarians, vet techs, law enforcement officers and animal shelter … Read More
OHS Rescues Injured Dog in Santiam Forest
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Dog Survives 200-foot Fall A dog who fell more than 200 feet from a cliff in the Santiam State Forest outside of Silverton was brought to safety this evening by an … Read More
