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News & Blog
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 […]
Silky the Hairless Hamster Gets a Tiny Sweater
What do you do if you notice a hairless animal who seems to be chilly? In the case of Silky the hairless hamster, an OHS employee decided to crochet her a […]
Practicing to Save Lives
Contributed by Cecil Reniche-Smith, OHS Volunteer & OHSTAR team member It’s an old joke: a tourist in New York City asks a passerby, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” […]
Protecting Animals: Justice for Bella
A former legal intern recounts his experience working with the Investigations Department at OHS. Contributed by John Hopkinson, Investigations Program Assistant. On an average Saturday, around 700 people walk through the […]
OHS Medical Director Honored by OSU
Oregon State University (OSU) will honor Dr. Kris Otteman, OHS Shelter Medicine Director, this month with a special award that recognizes OSU alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professions and […]
Fur Fest: Youth Volunteer Appreciation
How do you thank OHS Youth Volunteers for their thousands of hours of service at the shelter throughout the year? You throw them a party where they get to mingle […]