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 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 attention […]
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Logging Miles and Saving Lives
The Oregon Humane 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 […]
It Takes a Village – Caring for “Bottle Babies”
Oregon Humane 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 Oregon Humane. The pets are known as “bottle babies” because they are not able to nurse and rely entirely […]
Oregon Humane 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 Oregon Humane when a natural disaster hits. Days after the deadly tornadoes touched down in Alabama, Oregon Humane was contacted by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to see if our shelter could […]
Oregon Humane Assisting Pets Affected by Alabama Tornadoes
Rescues from disaster zones are made possible by donations from animal-lovers like you. Oregon Humane collaborates with other shelters to transport close to 150 pets from Alabama The Oregon Humane is working in partnership with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to help close to 150 Alabama shelter pets from areas affected by […]
Jasper’s Journey: A special cat gets a second chance
Now through Oct. 2, your gift will be matched up to $50,000, so you can give more second chances to pets like Jasper. When Jasper arrived at Oregon Humane, you could hear his purr even as he waited patiently in his kennel during the check-in process. This young, friendly feline captured everyone’s heart from the […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Getting a Grip on Leash Reactivity
How to Help your Leash-Reactive Dog Dogs are leash-reactive for many reasons: fear, insecurity, stress, boredom, excitement, a practiced/learned behavior, and more. Often, humans fuel the fire by accidentally rewarding undesirable behaviors, which leads to a bigger problem. How can you help your dog? Working through a dog’s reactivity takes practice and patience. You will […]
A Lost Dog Finds His Way into the Hearts at OHS
The halls of the Oregon Humane were full of love, kisses and laughter on Valentine’s Day thanks to a very special visit by Oregon Humane alum Santo and his “mobile kissing booth.” This three-year-old gentle giant was adopted by Tamara deLine, outpatient services supervisor, a little more than a year ago after she was instantly […]
Treat Your Dog this Valentine’s Day
There’s more to Valentine’s Day than chocolate and flowers. On this day to celebrate love, treat your pet with some homemade cookies. This quick and easy recipe comes from Oregon Humane volunteer Cassandra Gregg. Geri, pictured left, loves cookies made by Oregon Humane volunteers. Check out her adoption profile. Valentine’s Day Dog Cookies Ingredients: 1 […]
Get Heart-Smart About Your Pet’s Health During American Heart Month
What you need to know about your pet’s heart-health February is American Heart Month and it’s a great time to learn about taking care of your furry friend’s heart-health. Dr. Victry Fredley, Oregon Humane veterinarian, shares what you need to know about pet heart-health. Can heart disease affect pets? Yes, pets can have heart disease! […]
