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 […]
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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! […]
Students Honored for their Creativity and Compassion
Poster and Story Contest Celebrates 70 Years of Kindness and Creativity Winners of the 2019 Be Kind to Animals Poster and Story Contest were celebrated at the “A’Cat’Emy Awards” on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Oregon Humane. This is the 70th year for the contest that honors young people who use their creative talents to […]
Oregon Humane Provides Bi-Weekly Pet Food Bank to Furloughed Employees
Update: Since the shutdown ended on Friday, Jan. 25, Oregon Humane will not be hosting additional pet food banks. The Oregon Humane will launch bi-weekly pet food banks to furloughed federal employees and contractors starting on Sunday, Jan. 20. One bag of dog food and one bag of cat food plus cat litter will be available […]
A Special Group of Dogs From South Korea Find Their Way Home
A New Year and a new life for eight dogs rescued from a dog-meat farm in South Korea Even though Oregon Humane hit a new milestone in 2018 by topping 12,000 adoptions, eight of those pets hold a special place in the hearts and history at Oregon Humane. They’re from a dog meat farm in […]
Oregon Humane to offer assistance to workers affected by government shutdown on Thursday, Jan 10
Oregon Humane offers free pet food to federal workers and contractors affected by government In an effort to support pet-owners affected by the government shutdown, the Oregon Humane is offering free pet food for federal employees and contractors on Thursday, Jan 10. One bag of dog food and one bag of cat food plus cat […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Pets and People
Kick-off 2019 with pet-friendly New Year’s resolutions. It’s a new year and a great opportunity to set resolutions and goals for 2019. By including pets in your plans, you can strengthen your bond and add a fresh dose of joy to life. Consider these achievable goals for 2019: Recognize and reward your pets for the […]
Oregon Humane celebrates 12,000th adoption – setting new record
Oregon Humane sets new adoption record as a puppy transferred from a Klamath Falls shelter goes home. Caroline, a three-month old border collie, made history at the Oregon Humane as she became the 12,000 adoption of 2018. This marks a new milestone for OHS; it’s the ninth year adoptions have exceeded 11,000 and the first […]
Oregon Humane offers adoption special to finish record-breaking year
Adoption special at the Oregon Humane aims to find every pet at the shelter a new home by the New Year. In an effort to find loving homes for every pet at the shelter by the end of 2018, the Oregon Humane is offering an adoption special, Thursday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. 31. Oregon […]
Oregon Humane deploys second team to help with Camp Fire response
Second Oregon Humane team helps care for pets people affected by deadly California wildfire. Late last week, a second group of Oregon Humane responders deployed to California to help care for hundreds of pets displaced by the Camp Fire. Oregon Humane staff members Tyreen Jerrell and Erin Luther, plus Oregon Humane volunteers Lynn Davis and […]
