We’ve all seen those Who Rescued Who? bumper stickers, right? and You’ve probably also heard that having a pet has health benefits like lowering blood pressure and helping us live longer. As a veterinary assistant at Oregon Humane, I’ve met many pets and their people, and have seen time and again how pets make our […]
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The “Taming” of Tate: Helping an Over-the-Top Excitable Dog Become a Better Pet
Some shelter animals need extra time and training before they find a new home. The Behavior Modification Program (BMP) at the Oregon Humane was designed to help these pets, most of whom are very shy or scared. Each animal in the program receives a customized training plan, carried out by experienced staff and volunteers. Kristen […]
Neglected Horses Seized in Clatskanie
UPDATE: The two individuals who own the horses seized by Oregon Humane (see below) have each been charged with 15 counts of second degree animal neglect. Arraignment is scheduled for June 20 in Columbia County. Because the charges involve more than ten animals, the owners now face felony animal neglect charges. # # # The […]
Oregon Humane Honors Volunteers
We’re Lucky to Have You Compassionate and hardworking volunteers who helped make Oregon Humane a success were honored by staff and colleagues at a special event earlier this week. Oregon Humane volunteers walk dogs, find homes for cats, assist shelter veterinarians, rescue stranded dogs, and more. Last year, nearly 2,000 people contributed their time and talents […]
Lifetime Insurance Coverage for Furry Family Members with Petplan
Adopting a new four-legged family member is an exciting time – there’s so much to look forward to! But even pet parents who plan purr-fectly can’t always foresee illnesses or injuries their new best friends may encounter. In fact, one in three pets will need an unexpected trip to the vet this year. The good […]
Walking the Dogs
On any given day at Oregon Humane there are anywhere from 75-130 dogs in our kennels, each of whom needs to go outside for exercise, to relieve themselves, and to have a change of scenery. Oregon Humane staff and volunteers do a variety of enrichment activities with dogs throughout each day, but we also rely […]
New Year, New Chance at Life
The Oregon Humane Investigations team rang in the New Year in Brooks, Oregon by helping five horses who were in great need of assistance. Here is the beginning of their story, which is still unfolding. What should you do if you see an animal in obvious distress? Who should you call, and how will they […]
Oregon Humane Diamond Collar Awards 2016: Heroic Pets & People
From an Akita who licks away tears to a philanthropist who has made Portland a better place, Oregon Humane honors pets and people for heroic acts. The Oregon Humane honored four heroes on February 25 for acts of compassion and selflessness that have made our community a better place for pets and people. The 2016 […]
A Look Back at 2015: Animal Physical Therapy
Oregon Humane staff member Tyler, coordinator of the Animal Physical Therapy program, reflects on how much growth the program experienced in 2015. A Look Back at 2015 At the beginning of the year I knew that it was time to build the program up, so I put down my blowtorch and danced myself right into […]
Spay & Save Sewing Bee
What could provide more comfort to a kitty recovering from a spay/neuter surgery than a soft, warm blanket hand-crafted by talented volunteer seamstresses? Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty On any given day at Spay & Save, kitties arrive at Oregon Humane for their spay/neuter appointments in a variety of contraptions. Spay & Save is a program […]
