Family Treasure Takes Its Final Trek
Special auto donation honors legacy of long-time animal lover When Judith and Ted Parker loaded their 1982 Jeep Cherokee onto the trailer for the trip to OHS, they knew it … Read More
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OHS and Portland Rose Festival announce Canine Court and Grand Marshal
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Diesel the Mastiff named Grand Marshal of the Grand Floral Parade In celebration of Portland’s love of pets and the Oregon Humane Society’s 150th anniversary, the Portland Rose Festival has … Read More
A Doggie Dash for the History Books
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Dashers attend in record numbers and take fundraising to new heights There were big dogs, little dogs, dogs in strollers, dogs in costumes and a turtle as Waterfront Park transformed … Read More
Doggie Dash Challenge Day-donations matched on May 10
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Tune in to KATU-TV on May 10 and help us reach our goal The big day is almost here. Pet lovers from all around the area will converge on Waterfront … Read More
When a four-legged patient becomes a family member
For one lucky dog, it was a match made at vet school As OSU vet student Caity Baxter Rath packed her bags on April 27 after her three-week clinical rotation … Read More
Volunteer Profile – Collin Golden
More than 200 compassionate young people are part of the Youth Volunteer Program at OHS. The Youth Volunteer program at the Oregon Humane Society gives young people, ages 12-17, a … Read More
Volunteer Profile – Cecil Reniche-Smith
In 2017, OHS volunteers logged more than 250,000 hours of service. When it comes to volunteering, one quote is often used to describe these selfless individuals: “Volunteers do not necessarily … Read More
OHS Receives 19 Cats After Seaside Apartment Fire
Seaside Police rescue 19 cats from a burned-out building and transport them to OHS On Friday, March 30, OHS got a call from the Seaside Police Department about a group … Read More
The Best Kind of Baby Shower
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It’s Kitten and Puppy Season at OHS OHS is expecting! Every year, more than 900 kittens and 200 puppies that aren’t quite ready for adoption arrive at OHS. These kittens … Read More
Going Home…and Saving Lives
OHS Admissions Manager Jessica Wiseley Kruger meets with shelters and transporters to save lives in her home state of Oklahoma. The Second Chance program is about more than transporting animals … Read More
