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The Impact of Veterinary Social Work

The Impact of Veterinary Social Work Pets are more than companions, they are family. The deep bond between people and pets is the foundation of veterinary social work. When clients come to the Community Veterinary Hospital, there can be other areas of need in their lives. Oregon Humane Society’s veterinary social worker, Kelly Bremken, MSW, […]

OHS Humane Law Enforcement Protects Animals in Need

Animal Crimes Forensic Center In late 2022, OHS opened the Animal Crimes Forensic Center—becoming a critical resource for building strong cases against those charged with animal abuse and neglect. After a full year of operation, the center is having a big impact on cases led by OHS Humane Law Enforcement and many others. The only […]

Charitable Checkoff

Tax season is right around the corner and if you’re feeling unsure about what to do with your refund, consider a Charitable Checkoff. How does it work? Funds received through Charitable Checkoff come from taxpayers all across the state. These funds are designated exclusively for OHS programs that provide statewide services such our Humane Law […]

Happy Tails: Our Favorite Adoptions of 2023 

There have been more than 11,000 adoptions this year at Oregon Humane Society. This extraordinary number of pets finding new homes showcases the compassion in our community and the commitment to helping animals in need.   Even with thousands of adoptions, we never lose sight of the significance of each individual pet going home. It is […]

OHS Partners with PAW Team

A Paw-sitively Amazing Paw-tnership For the clients of Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, home is where their beloved pet is. Their clients all have a different story to share. Some are unhoused, some live in shelter, while others face financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their companions. But the animals that […]

OHS Photo Calendar Contest 2023

Picture Perfect Thank you to everyone who participated in OHS’ 2023 Photo Calendar Contest. Over 200 photos were entered this year, and they received over 20,000 votes in total! Photos were entered into one of four categories: Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and Best Odd Couple. Friends, family, and fans were encouraged to […]