Approximately 20 of the dogs rescued in January from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption this Wednesday, March 4, at the Oregon Humane Society. Popular Small Breeds The dogs available for adoption include popular small breeds such as pugs, schnauzers and shih tzus. The dogs arrived at OHS on Jan. 29, […]
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Avian Extravaganza
Join OHS for “A Day for the Birds” on Feb. 21. The event will showcase more than 30 birds available for adoption—ranging from songbirds to exotics. Bird lovers will have the opportunity to learn about bird health, breeds, diet, socialization tips, and how to add a feathered friend to the family. Avian experts from Exotic […]
Puppy Stolen from Car Recovered
Portland, OR – A puppy who was brazenly stolen Feb. 8 from a parked car in Northeast Portland has been recovered by OHS and will be reunited with his owner today at OHS. The puppy, Hercules, was abandoned without warning at OHS on Feb. 9. An individual brought the puppy to the OHS reception area and hurriedly […]
Rescued Pets Begin New Lives Friday
Five of the 41 dogs rescued from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption at OHS this Friday, Feb. 6. The group includes three Cavalier King Charles spaniels and two shih tzus. The dogs came to OHS on Jan. 28 as part of a joint rescue operation between Jackson County Animal Services […]
Doggie Sweethearts Can Say “I Do” on Feb. 15
Valentine’s Day is not just for people: canine companions can celebrate too! Parents of love-smitten dogs can bring their four-legged friends to Hotel Monaco on Feb. 15 and join their pets in “muttrimony.” The “Doggie I Do” wedding package features a mini-ceremony complete with photography, dog wedding cake, a wedding reception and more. To make the afternoon complete, Red […]
OHS Rescues Pets Facing Neglect in Jackson County
ADOPTION UPDATE, FEB. 4, 2015: The first five dogs from the rescue will be available for adoption Feb.6. Details here. Major Rescue in Jackson County Jan. 29, 2015: In a joint operation with Jackson County officials, OHS yesterday rescued a group of 51 dogs, including eight puppies, from a breeder in Applegate who is under […]
Forever Friends Baby and Cookie Find a Home
Finding a home for a “bonded pair” can be challenging, particularly when they are mature dogs like Baby and Cookie. The pair of toy poodles had lived with each other nearly their entire lives, and needed to find a new home where they could continue to live together. At eight and nine years old, respectively, […]
Welcome to Our New Website
OHS began the New Year with a new website, featuring more great animal photos than ever before, eye-pleasing graphics, and a navigation system designed to help people find information more quickly. The new site (same URL: www.oregonhumane.org) is compatible with smartphones and tablets, automatically adjusting the display to provide the optimal viewing experience for the […]
2014: Record-Setting Year for Adoptions
2014 was a record-setting adoption year at OHS. More cats found homes last year than in any year since the new shelter building opened fourteen years ago, along with the second-highest number of overall adoptions. The adoption goal for 2014 was 11,000 pets, a goal that was me met on Dec.21 when Lucy, a four-month-old Jack […]
Christmas Rescue in Columbia Gorge
“It never occurred to me that I would see her alive again,” said David Schelske of West Linn, whose dog plunged 150 feet down a cliff during a Christmas afternoon hike in the Columbia Gorge. The three-year-old yellow Lab, Sandy, was trapped on a narrow ledge as OHS Technical Animal Rescue team (OHSTAR) deployed to […]
