Make 2018 a better year by taking to heart a New Year’s resolution for your four-legged friends. Oregon Humane encourages everyone to adopt one (or more) of these resolutions for 2018, especially the #1 resolution: keep pets safe when disaster strikes. New Year’s Resolutions: I will have a plan and a “go kit” ready to keep my pets safe in a disaster […]
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*UPDATED* Public’s Help Sought in Death of Chihuahua
The Oregon Humane is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of a dog found in the Clackamas River near the Carver Bridge. The original award of $500 was boosted to $1,000 thanks to contributions from the Animal Legal Defense […]
Oregon Humane Welcomes 23 Dogs from Santa Barbara County
A van with pets in need of adoption from Santa Barbara County arrived in Portland on Saturday, Dec. 23, helping to relieve the pressure on shelters in areas hit by the Thomas fire. The Oregon Humane accepted 23 dogs from the Santa Barbara County Animal Services. The Santa Maria Valley Humane Society loaned a van […]
Oregon Humane Finds Home for 11,000th Pet of 2017
Oregon Humane hits major adoption milestone On Friday, Dec. 22, a 10-year-old domestic short hair cat set a milestone for the Oregon Humane by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2017. Lily is going to a new home with the Palmer family of Southwest Portland where she will join Rosie, a four-year-old golden retriever. “Each […]
Oregon Humane Assists as Wildfires Edge Closer to Santa Barbara
Brian August, chief operations officer for the Oregon Humane, arrived in Santa Barbara on Dec. 18 to assist with emergency response efforts for pets affected by one of the largest wildfires in California history. Santa Barbara County Animal Services, which requested the help of Oregon Humane, is coping with the care and relocation of pets […]
Looking Back at 2017: Many Tails to Tell
2017 proved to be another impactful year for the Oregon Humane. It was a year full of unprecedented natural disasters – from hurricanes in Texas, to floods in Florida, to devastation in St. Croix. Thanks to your support, Oregon Humane was able to heed the call. Over a dozen Oregon Humane rescue teams were deployed […]
Hansel: A New Leash on Life
Oregon Humane programs help a small dog lead a big life As a small dog roaming the streets of Madera, California, Hansel had no idea the life that was waiting for him in Portland. Hansel’s journey began at a local shelter. After waiting long enough to ensure an owner wasn’t looking for him, Hansel was […]
Oregon Humane Helps Emergency Animal Rescue in St. Croix
An unprecedented wave of hurricanes swept through the United States and the Caribbean this fall, leaving in their wake flooded neighborhoods, flattened buildings, and thousands of people and pets in need of help. Oregon Humane responders travelled to Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida to assist with emergency operations (story here). Oregon Humane continues to […]
Breaking Glass to Save a Life
On June 22, a new Oregon law took effect that expanded protections for children and pets left alone in vehicles. The law shields members of the public from damages if they break into a car to save the life of a pet or child. This blog is the story of how the law came into play […]
Calling All Heroic Pets and People
Now Accepting Nominations for Diamond Collar Hero Awards Do you know an animal who has made a difference in the life of a special needs child or someone with an illness? Do you know a person who has helped animals in some unique way? The Oregon Humane (OHS) is looking to shine the spotlight on […]
