A lively black Labrador puppy named Remington set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society this evening by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2016. Remington is going to a […]
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Eat at Chipotle on Dec. 15 & Help Pets
Chipotle: On Dec. 15, 2016, show this flyer (printed or on your smartphone) to the cashier at any Portland or SW Washington Chipotle restaurant or tell the cashier you’re supporting OHS. […]
Jolly St. Snip is Coming Back to Town
Fix Every Cat in your Home for FREE This December 5-9, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is offering a major spay/neuter special for felines. This deal is offered through […]
Friends Forever Finds Clyde a New Home
Contributed by Kathryn Karr, Legacy Gifts Manager OHS Friends Forever™ – Planning for Your Pets Art contacted OHS a few years ago, worried about his two beagles, Bonnie and Clyde. The two dogs […]
Foster Fails: Forever Homes for Foster Graduates
Contributed by Peggy Quentin, OHS Foster Care Volunteer What is a “foster failure” or “foster fail,” exactly? Though “failure” might sound negative, these are terms used to describe a happy, […]
Brighten Your Black Friday with a Best Friend
Black Friday Adoption Special at OHS Who wants to go to the mall during the busiest shopping day of the year? Instead, come to OHS and get 50% off the adoption […]
OHS Rescues 11 Dogs; Owner Cited for Neglect
OHS investigators rescued 11 dogs this week from a property in Veneta, Oregon, and cited an individual with animal neglect. Authorities reported that there were no clean areas of the […]
Adoptions Planned for Rescued Birds
A Damascus man charged with animal neglect has surrendered ownership of 245 exotic birds, allowing OHS to move ahead with the process of offering the birds for adoption. OHS plans […]
Dogs Rescued from Suspected Drug House
An OHS investigations team yesterday rescued 17 dogs from a suspected drug house that was the target of a raid by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from the Sheriff’s […]
Rescue of 245 Birds Brings Felony Charges
The owner of 245 birds seized by OHS investigators in one of the largest animal rescues in Oregon history (previous story here) now faces felony charges. Based on evidence gathered […]