IRA Rollover Gifts Can Help Pets
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Congress today passed legislation that once again allows tax-favored gifts from IRA accounts. This is a great way to help pets and save on taxes. Under the new legislation (which … Read More
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A Walk on the Westside
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You may already know that the main OHS campus is located in northeast Portland, Oregon. Did you know that OHS also has a specialized adoption facility located in southwest Portland? … Read More
OHS Celebrates 11,000 Adoptions in 2015
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Staff and volunteers at the Oregon Humane Society today celebrated the 11,000th adoption of 2015. The lucky dog was Beaugard, a two-year-old West Highland terrier who was adopted by Clint … Read More
Helping Dogs be Dogs
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OHS often rescues or takes in pets who need extra care. That needed TLC may not be medical in nature, though—many of our toughest cases are pets who need training … Read More
Inside OHS Animal Physical Therapy (Doggles May Be Required)
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Contributed by: Quimby Lombardozzi OHS Volunteer and Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner (ResQ Animal Massage) I have been lucky to be a part of Oregon Humane Society’s Animal Physical Therapy … Read More
Animal Physical Therapy: Blazing New Trails
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You have probably heard that the Oregon Humane Society has its own veterinary medical center, which in itself is pretty big-time, considering that very few animal shelters have hospitals. Need … Read More
OHS Has 128 Holiday Wishes
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Home for the Holidays There’s no place like home—especially during the holidays. At the Oregon Humane Society, pets are cared for by an extended family of dedicated staff and volunteers, … Read More
Big Rescue, Small Pets in Search of Homes
A few days ago, OHS rescued 210 animals from overcrowded conditions, including chinchillas, lovebirds, Guinea pigs, parakeets and other small animals. To find adopters quickly, Black Friday goes to the … Read More
Jolly St. Snip is Coming to Town
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St. Snip is Back to Fix Your Cats – for Free! Have cats or kittens? Caring for stray or feral felines? Get them ALL fixed for free, Dec. 7-11 at … Read More
Youth with a Passion for Pets
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At OHS, we are fortunate to have a team of dedicated youths (ages 12-17) help all around the shelter. The OHS Youth Volunteer program offers a variety of opportunities, from … Read More
