At Oregon Humane’s Behavior and Rescue Center, small team of Certified Behavior Modification Trainers and volunteers are working with the most fearful and shy dogs (and cats) that come to Oregon Humane, helping them learn the skills and confidence needed to find their special new homes. This includes dogs like Edgar, a young, exuberant lab […]
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Dr. Almcrantz Reporting for Duty
An active member of the United States Army Veterinary Corps, Dr Sara Almcrantz began her journey from Portland, but has since traveled and lived all around the world—currently she resides in Germany. As her career in the Army comes to a close, Dr. Almcrantz has found herself considering the next step in her veterinary medicine […]
The Gift That Pays You Back
My name is Al Didier and I am a fellow animal lover like you. In the 40 years my partner Sherry Holley and I have been together, we’ve deeply loved and cared for 16 wonderful cats. It would be an understatement to say we are cat people! And our love for cats extends beyond just […]
Finding Homes for Bonded Animals
Sometimes the tightest bonds are formed during the toughest times. This was the case for a special odd couple who were part of a large transfer of dogs to Oregon Humane during a recent shelter capacity crisis in Josephine County. Muscle Man and Starla’s journey began in a parking lot. They were found tied to […]
Helping Dogs with Complex Behavior Needs
At just six months old, Margo was an overstimulated and anxious puppy. She was big and growing stronger every day—making her hard to manage. Her owners knew that, at her core, Margo was a sweet girl, just looking for love—she even sports an adorable heart-shaped spot on her back. The family tried their best to […]
Where Do All the Big Dogs Go?
Oregon Humane is getting creative to help large dogs find homes faster. In late 2023, we established a bold new program that seeks to find new, loving homes for our long-term dog residents called Diamond in the Ruff. Diamond in the Ruff is the brainchild of Eleena Fikhman, Director of Client Services. With eight years […]
Helping Stray Animals in Crisis
Cora was discovered in an abandoned apartment stuck inside of a pipe, behind a water heater. How this curious cat found herself in this seemingly impossible position was unclear, but it was estimated that she had been stuck alone, without food or water, for nearly five days. Luckily for Cora, a construction worker onsite at […]
A Safety Net for Shelter Animals
Safety net: something to rely on in times of hardship. That is what Oliver has found at Oregon Humane. The ultimate hope for pets who leave the shelter is that they will never have to return—but life is not always that predictable. When challenges occur, pets always have a safe place to come back to […]
Buddy’s Friends Forever
Through Friends ForeverTM , Tim knew Buddy would receive care and the chance to find a new, loving home if Tim were no longer able to care for Buddy himself. The Friends Forever program provides peace of mind knowing that a much-loved furry family member will be cared for by Oregon Humane and adopted to a new, […]
Salem Impact Stories 2023
Adoptions The animal-human bond is at the center of everything we do at Oregon Humane. When we help adopters find a new family member, it’s always a special moment. Reed When Reed arrived at Oregon Humane, he was in rough shape. His skin was raw and irritated, and he was nervous and scared. He was […]
