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Meet The Authors
You are invited to meet two leading authors in the world of animal welfare at these book signing events. Amy Sutherland, Rescuing Penny Jane Best-selling writer and shelter volunteer Amy Sutherland will be sharing her experiences helping shelter dogs find their forever homes with her book release of Rescuing Penny Jane: One Shelter Volunteer, Countless Dogs, […]
Tell Washington to Stop Hiding the Records of Animal Abusers
Without warning, the US Department of Agriculture has removed from its website important inspection records about commercial dog breeding operations, animal research labs, roadside zoos and other facilities. The purging of these records without warning is a major setback for those seeking to protect animals from neglect and abuse. These reports provide essential information to […]
Oregon Lawmakers: Oppose Cougar Trophy Hunting Bills
Wildlife protection and conservation groups call on Oregon lawmakers to oppose cruel cougar trophy hunting bills A coalition of animal welfare, wildlife protection and conservation groups are calling on Oregon lawmakers to oppose four bills relating to cruel cougar trophy hunts recently introduced in the House and Senate. The Humane Society of the United States, […]
Student Artists Honored for Their Love of Animals
Dylan Mead, an eighth grade student at Brown Middle School in Hillsboro, has won the Grand Prize for best poster in the 68th annual Oregon Humane Be Kind to Animals Poster and Story Contest. Rachel Clay, a third grader at Chief Joseph Elementary School in Portland, received the Grand Prize in the Story category. Oregon […]
Rescued Birds Adopted
One of the largest rescues in Oregon Humane history has concluded with the adoption of all the available rescued animals. Oregon Humane investigators seized 245 exotic bird this summer that were found living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions in a barn in Damascus (full story here). The owner was subsequently charged with multiple counts of animal neglect. […]
The Shelter in the Little Brown House
A Second Chance transfer partner story, contributed by Oregon Humane volunteer Jessica Haggin. Approximately four hours east of Portland is a tiny brown house set back from Highway 84. Driving past, you probably wouldn’t even notice it. It’s so far outside the nearest town (La Grande) that there’s nothing but space on one side of […]
New COO for Oregon’s Largest Animal Welfare Organization
OHS has hired a chief operating officer from the private sector. “Brian August, with 19 years of experience in operations, strategy and supply chain operations, will help a highly-qualified group of Oregon Humane executives reach their highest potential,” said Sharon Harmon, Executive Director and CEO of Oregon Humane. August comes to Oregon Humane from Slalom Consulting, […]
Caring for a Flock of Feathered Friends
Contributed by René Pizzo, Oregon Humane Emergency Animal Shelter volunteer Since July 2016, Oregon Humane staff and volunteers have been caring for 245 exotic birds seized from an individual who is now facing animal neglect charges (story here and here). Long-time volunteer René Pizzo’s blog highlights the unique challenges and rewards of caring for these exotic […]
Oregon Humane Reaches Milestone 11,000th Adoption in 2016
A lively black Labrador puppy named Remington set a milestone for the Oregon Humane this evening by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2016. Remington is going to a new home with the Boverman family of Southwest Portland where he will join Bella, the family’s six-year-old Labrador. “Each year, we set a goal of finding […]
