Portland, Ore. – Dog adoptions at the Oregon Humane Society are scheduled to resume on Saturday following a nine day pause. Out of an abundance of caution, all dog adoptions, viewings and intake were halted after a group of dogs transported to OHS from Oakland Animal Services were exposed to dog flu. The dogs were […]
News & Blog
News & Blog
Understanding Smidge: A Special Dog’s Journey at OHS
Every pet who comes to the Oregon Humane Society is unique. Each is met with kindness, compassion, and a commitment to providing the highest level of care. With a state-of-the-art medical center, behavior experts and training, animals can heal and transform. Pets like Smidge get the care they need and find their forever home because […]
Meet Tinkerbell and Sweetie– a special pair of cats in search of the purrfect home.
It’s often said that animals know how to find the right person when they need help. Sweetie and Tinkerbell were each wandering the streets as stray cats when they crossed paths with a kind-hearted woman who had compassion for animals her whole life. As she was leaving church in 2007, Barbara noticed an orange cat […]
Facing the Facts About FIV
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. If you’re looking to welcome a new feline family member, you may meet some kitties, like Biscuit and Groot, who are FIV+. But, what is FIV and what does it mean? OHS veterinarian Dr. Emily Ferrell helps demystify FIV by answering some of the most frequently asked questions […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Solving Litter Box Problems
Cats tend to have surface and location preferences for where, and on what, they like to eliminate. Most cats prefer a loose, sandy substance, which is why they will use a litter box. It’s only when their preferences include the laundry basket, the bed, or the Persian rug, that normal elimination behavior becomes a problem. […]
Fairy Tail Ending for a Princess Chihuahua
An old, overweight Chihuahua with a long tongue that draped out of the side of her mouth was the last pet on the request list. As the OHS Second Chance team was working with their partners from Siskiyou Humane Society to finalize the pets to be transferred to OHS that week, there was one, final […]
Cats Rescued from Neglect Looking for Special Homes
You can make an even bigger impact for victims of neglect. Through December 31, your donation will be doubled up to $50,000, thanks to a year-end matching challenge from the Willard L. and Ruth P. Eccles Foundation. Donate now. Five cats, rescued from neglect in Marion County, are in the care of the Oregon Humane Society […]
Radar and Tina Find Their Way Home
A Special Pair of Dogs Find Their Forever Home The two dogs were a bit of an odd couple, but they had a unique bond that was evident as soon as they arrived at OHS. Radar, the deaf pitbull, and Tina, the sensitive lab mix, met in a shelter in Oklahoma and quickly became inseparable. […]
Applications Open for 2019 Rose Festival Canine Court
Is your dog royalty? Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are invited to apply for the 2019 Portland Rose Festival Canine Court. Six dogs will be honored as the official Canine Court, including two lucky dogs to be crowned the king and queen. All six dogs will be invited to ride on, or walk […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: The Secrets of Loose-Leash Walking
Teaching our dog to walk on a loose leash can be challenging, both for us and our dogs. But it can also be very rewarding. Loose-leash walking may take longer than teaching your dog cues like “sit” or “down”, but if you’re patient and consistent, your walks will improve! Here are a few pointers to […]
