How Oregon Humane’s Cat Behavior Modification Program saves feline lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to Oregon Humane are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from […]
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Tips for a Happy and Healthy Cat
Strengthen your relationship with your cat and reduce unwanted behavior with these tips from Oregon Humane’s Behavior Modification (BMOD) experts. Don’t underestimate the power of play. Use wand toys to encourage your cat to play with Daily interactive playtime can boost your shy cat’s confidence, keep your older cat in shape, and prevent unwanted behaviors that stem […]
Helping Fearful Cats Find Their Purr-fect Home
How Oregon Humane’s Behavior Modification Program Is Saving Feline Lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to Oregon Humane are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from […]
Inside the Cat and Kitten Intake Center
In a nondescript building near Oregon Humane’ss main shelter, something special is taking place. Every Friday evening, dozens of cats and kittens are getting a second chance at a new life. Oregon Humane’s Cat and Kitten Intake Center opened in July 2019. The center can accommodate transports of 20 or more cats and kittens that […]
Perpetua Philips: Making a Plan
How thinking about your estate plan now, can save a lot of stress less later Often, young people do not make the effort to get their wishes solidified in writing. Although still a young woman Perpetua, a longtime supporter of Oregon Humane, decided to formalize her desire to include a gift to Oregon Humane in […]
Oregon Humane Receives $150,000 Grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation
Oregon Humane receives $150,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation to support shelter medicine. Pets who come to the Oregon Humane for medical care got a big boost recently when The Rachael Ray Foundation™ awarded a $150,000 grant to support the establishment of two Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Shelter Medicine Residents. This means pets like Justina, […]
A Day of Giving to Pets in Need
It was a day of giving back, celebrating our love for pets and working together to create a More Humane Society. On October 2, the animal-loving community stepped up in a big way — raising nearly $270,000 for shelter pets during Oregon Humane’s Day of Giving. Thanks to our generous sponsors, all gifts were matched up […]
Oregon Humane assisting with Texas flood response
Oregon Humane assisting with recovery efforts following historic flooding in Texas. More than 50 pets arrive at Oregon Humane Oct. 3 As communities in east Texas continue to recover after Tropical Depression Imelda dumped more than 40 inches of rain, the Oregon Humane is lending a helping hand. More than 50 pets from Beaumont Animal […]
2019 Oregon Humane Photo Contest Winners
The votes are in! Pets of all shapes and sizes competed to earn the most votes in this year’s Oregon Humane Photo Contest. Adorable photos of furry and feathered friends were submitted by 226 people, which raised $18,852 to help shelter pets. The contest used a people’s choice voting system. Votes were purchased for $1 […]
One Year Later – Dogs from South Korea
Checking in, one year later, on a group of dogs who were rescued from a dog-meat farm in South Korea. It was the first international rescue for the Oregon Humane. In October 2018, eight dogs were transferred to Oregon Humane through a partnership with Humane Society International (HSI). They were from a group of 200 […]
