Doggie Dash is so much more than a 5k walk. This event is a dog oasis that celebrates our community of pet lovers with tons of activities, freebies and fun you won’t want to miss. On May 11, Waterfront Park is going to the dogs for Portland’s best pet festival. After a *sunny* 5k stroll […]
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Meet OHS Volunteer Margaret Spear
In the dark hours of the morning, OHS volunteer Margaret Spear is already hard at work. With more than 2,500 regular program volunteers at the Oregon Humane Society, it’s not unusual to see dozens of individuals in teal aprons around the shelter on any given day. They serve in a variety of roles: walking dogs, […]
Schumer Learns to Trust Again
OHS Behavior Team works with a cat from a hoarding situation and helps her prepare for home life. Schumer came to OHS from a hoarding case. When she arrived, she was very scared and spent her time hiding in the back of her kennel. If the staff tried to interact with her, she would lunge […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Ramp Up Your Dog’s Routine
April is Canine Fitness Month. Ramp up your dog’s routine with these great ideas from the OHS Training & Behavior team. Walks, runs, swims and play time with you can help your dog stay healthy and could prevent boredom-based behavior issues. Along with physical activity, be sure to add mental exercise to your pup’s routine. […]
A Deaf Dog Finds His Helper
Radar and Tina find their second chance, and their purpose, with each other. In a busy shelter environment, dogs sometimes turn to each other for comfort and companionship. They may share a kennel or participate in playgroups together. While some dogs find a playmate, things were different for Radar and Tina when they met in […]
Top Volunteers of 2018 Honored for Helping Pets at OHS
OHS volunteers recognized for their compassion and kindness Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane Society including Roger Price who was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Roger has been a dedicated volunteer for 19 years and is an invaluable mentor to others. Close to 5,400 volunteers (including […]
Acadia’s Story: A Tiny Kitten with a Huge Will to Live
Born too small, tiny Acadia has a huge will to live. His mother, a stray from a local county shelter, arrived at the Oregon Humane Society just in time to give birth to six adorable kittens. Acadia was the tiniest and most fragile of the litter. Too weak to nurse, he needed the care and […]
Logging Miles and Saving Lives
The OHS Running Team Helps High-Energy Dogs Find Their Happy Place Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a lot of exercise. Keeping these dogs active and busy while they are in the shelter environment is critical to getting them ready for their forever […]
It Takes a Village – Caring for “Bottle Babies”
OHS and foster parents work together to save a fragile group of newborn puppies There is a special group of foster parents that help care for the smallest and most fragile pets who come to OHS. The pets are known as “bottle babies” because they are not able to nurse and rely entirely on being […]
OHS Takes in Nearly 50 Pets in the Aftermath of Alabama Tornado
Answering the call when disaster strikes “How can we help?” This is always the first question that comes up at OHS when a natural disaster hits. Days after the deadly tornadoes touched down in Alabama, OHS was contacted by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to see if our shelter could take in […]
