Gratitude From a Former Student
Second Chance Program Gives Former Veterinary Student a Second Chance to Say Thank You. Each week, dozens of pets are transferred to OHS from other shelters for a second chance … Read More
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Recent Stories
UPDATE: Garfield and Mimi’s “Happily Every After”
Garfield and Mimi ride off into the sunset….together. After news of their love story spread throughout Portland, the customer care staff at OHS was determined to find them a home … Read More
Teamwork Saves 18 Cats and Kittens Facing Homelessness
OHS helps take in 16 cats and kittens from local family facing eviction “Out by midnight” was the message on the eviction notice. This news sent a Beaverton family scrambling … Read More
Back to School With OHS – Up Close with Humane Education
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How Humane Education Is Fostering a More Humane Society As children head back to school this fall, a lesson plan is taking shape at the Oregon Humane Society. Two OHS … Read More
A Special Bond – The Story of Lulu
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How a special canine comforted her adopter during his final years. We love getting updates from our adopters. This recent letter was especially touching. Dear OHS, Today is the one-year … Read More
Back to School – Helping Your Pets Adjust
Back to school time can also be an adjustment for your pets. As the playful days of summer transition to the busy back to school season, schedules can become busier … Read More
OHS Receives Grant to Help Senior Dogs
Love is in the air at the Oregon Humane Society for senior dogs and older adults. OHS recently received a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit, to … Read More
2018 OHS Photo Contest Winners
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Thanks to everyone who entered the 2018 OHS Photo Contest. The contest has ended and more than $18,000 was raised for shelter animals! Congratulations to Emily Robinson, Tom Faller and … Read More
The kittens have landed!
The call came in nine days ago. Shelters in Los Angeles County were experiencing a huge influx of kittens – more than 100 per day in some areas. Nearby wildfires … Read More
You Have a Gift for Saving Animals
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We’ve shared your outrage at the discovery of animal cruelty and neglect, your satisfaction at the successful prosecution of those crimes, and your relief when those animals regain their health … Read More
