A four-person team from OHS deployed to Houston on August 30 to assist the Houston SPCA with disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. This is expected to be the first of many teams of OHS staff and volunteers to deploy to help pets in the disaster zone. Read the story here » On this […]
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OHS Travels to Texas to Help Pets Stranded by Hurricane Harvey
A disaster response team from OHS is deploying to help pets stranded by Hurricane Harvey. The team, consisting of four people—two staff members and two volunteers—is set to deploy to Texas this Wednesday. This is expected to be the first of multiple OHS teams traveling to Texas to provide assistance. Team members, who are certified by the […]
Blaze Heads Out On the Road
Meet Blaze, a Chihuahua mix who was recently adopted after spending a month learning to overcome his fears thanks to the Behavior team at OHS. Blaze is now cruising the open road in style with his new person, a long-haul truck driver who traverses the country in a big rig with plenty of room for […]
Two Senior Felines Find Homes
Stephen Swearingen’s cats were the reason he decided to enroll in the OHS Friends Forever™ program. Stephen was only 60 years old, but he knew that the diabetes he was battling would soon bring his life to an end. Stephen’s closest companions were his cats Cali and Chelula. To make sure the two cats, who […]
Volunteer Groups Help Pets
Contributed by Laura Jackson, OHS Group & Education Coordinator People often ask me what our group volunteers do. Even regular volunteers, who give their time every week at OHS, don’t often get to see groups in action. The larger groups are more visible, helping with projects like maintaining the dog-walking path. Though less visible, the […]
OHS Welcomes New Shelter Medicine Team Members
Shelter Medicine Resident Victry Mueller, DVM On July 1, 2017, after a year as the Shelter Medicine Intern, Dr. Victry Mueller transitioned into a new position as Shelter Medicine Resident. OHS hosts a Shelter Medicine Residency that is approved by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) Resident Program. Dr. Mueller will complete her three-year […]
OHS Photo Contest: Enter Your Pet!
Is your pet adorable? Does it deserve to be featured on the cover of the OHS Magazine? Then throw your hat into the ring and submit your pet’s photo to the 26th annual OHS Fuzzy, Furry, and Feathered Friends Photo Contest. This year’s pet photo contest features a People’s Choice voting system – the winner […]
Amber Seeks New Start After Surviving Abuse
OHS is opening its doors this afternoon to Amber, a pit bull mix who suffered horrendous injuries when she was doused with gasoline and intentionally set on fire. Despite her severe injuries–which required the amputation of portions of both her ears–Amber continues to be loving, affectionate, and is excited to be around people. Amber is […]
Seeking Tips from the Public in Alleged Portland Dog Abuse Incident
UPDATE 7/20: Thanks to the spread of this story on social media, OHS Investigations has received a number of good tips and is following up on all. This is an open criminal investigation, so please understand that OHS may not be able to share more details with the public while the case is ongoing. OHS […]
Corgis Paw it Forward
Contributed by Alex Laskowski, OHS Outreach Coordinator It’s no secret that Oregonians love their corgis. Cardigan or Pembroke, we don’t care. As long as those legs are stubby, those rear ends fluffy, and those ears go straight up, we’ll take them. And you know what, even if the Queen Mother claims them as her own, […]
