64 volunteers celebrate holiday with Oregon Humane pets In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving day, volunteers filled the Oregon Humane. The shelter was closed to the public, but volunteers ensured that Thanksgiving was special for all the animals in our care. “I think the Oregon Humane spirit is highest on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New […]
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Oregon Humane Finds Home for 11,000th Pet of 2018
Nelson finds a home for the holidays A tiny three-year-old Chihuahua set a milestone for the Oregon Humane today by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2018. Nelson is going to a new home with the Grenfell family of North Portland where he will join two cockatiels and a bearded dragon. This is the earliest date that Oregon Humane […]
Petunia’s Story: Turning Pets and People into Family
A Special Message from CEO Sharon Harmon Like the Oregon Humane, you believe pets are family. Their unconditional love lends us strength and joy. I’m writing to share the story of Petunia, the sick pup who helped heal a family. Thanks to support from donors like you, every year thousands of at-risk pets share their […]
Oregon Humane Birthday: Thank You for 150 Years
For 150 years, Oregonians have led with their hearts, creating a more humane society where animals are treated with kindness and compassion. To honor Oregon Humane’ss 150-year legacy of saving lives, Governor Kate Brown has proclaimed today, Nov. 17, 2018, Be More Humane Day! Thank you for sharing your heart with the Oregon Humane.
Military Veterans Receive Half-Price Adoptions
Come to the Oregon Humane on Veterans Day Weekend Pets bring so much joy to our lives. They provide comfort, companionship and unconditional love. There’s nothing quite like a wagging tail or gentle purr to welcome you home. That’s why the Oregon Humane is celebrating Veterans Day with half-price pet adoptions for military veterans and […]
Oregon Humane assists local shelter at capacity with cats and kittens
It’s the purrfect time to adopt a cat or kitten from OHS The Oregon Humane is partnering with the Humane Society of Cowlitz County to help with a large influx of cats and kittens. Close to 60 cats and kittens were transferred to the Oregon Humane on Wednesday, Oct. 24 to help open up space […]
Oregon Humane Disaster Response and Deployment News
Updates from the field It’s been a busy season for the Oregon Humane staff and volunteers who are certified in Emergency Animal Sheltering. Their expertise was needed in response to natural disasters and in ongoing cruelty cases being managed by the ASPCA. The devastating flooding following Hurricane Florence created a rapidly changing situation. The Oregon […]
Hurricane Michael Response – Making Room for Pets Affected By the Storm
Cats and kittens from Florida arrive at Oregon Humane to make room for pets affected by Hurricane Michael When Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola barely escaped the storm’s wrath. However, nearby Panama City and Mexico Beach suffered catastrophic damage. As rescue and recovery began, the plight of the animals became clear. Innovative […]
You Make All the Difference to Pets in Need
Volunteer Pat Anderson Thanks Oregon Humane Donors As a volunteer at the Oregon Humane, I’ve witnessed firsthand how generosity and compassion work magic on homeless pets. I’m excited to share an inside look at how your giving advances animal welfare, and encourage you to continue that support by donating today. Back in Illinois I volunteered […]
Day of Giving Highlights 150 Years of Saving Lives
Oregon Humane’ss Day of Giving raises more than $300,000 to help pets in need. It was a day of compassion, kindness and inspiration. The Day of Giving took place on Oct. 4 and celebrated donors who have been a vital part of the Oregon Humane’s 150 year legacy. Throughout the day, KATU-TV aired stories about […]
