OHS News and Blog
Learn about OHS’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.
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Our Favorite Adoptions of 2024
Finding homes for pets is one of the most important things we do at Oregon Humane Society. Although we facillitate more than 11,000 adoptions per year, each time an animal leaves our shelter for a new, loving home is a special moment for us. So many adoptions made 2024 memorable, but there were some that…
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Bonding Together for the Love of Animals
Eager to introduce more accessibility to the youth volunteer program, Monica Nash, OHS Volunteer Engagement Manager, created a unique solution called Partner Pairs. This program enables youth volunteers who need special accommodations to volunteer alongside a trusted parent or guardian. These junior animal enthusiasts spend their volunteer time interacting with and learning about animals in…
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Community Coming Together
Community Coming Together 2024 (and beyond) at Oregon Humane Society Oregon Humane Society made remarkable strides in 2024 towards our mission of creating a More Humane Society, thanks to you. Our compassionate community of animal lovers came together—from OHS volunteers to adopters to generous donors—to support animals in need in some big ways! As we…
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OHS and PAW Team Partner to Provide Spay & Neuter Services
Access to Veterinary Care for Pets in the Community Experiencing the joy that comes with having a pet in your life should be accessible to everyone. Animals can help reduce stress and produce serotonin, the happy brain chemical. At Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, their goal is to keep people and pets together, no matter…
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Honoring Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been a recognizable figure in politics for many years thanks, in part, to his signature bow tie and bicycle-shaped label pin. At Oregon Humane Society, he is also known for his commitment to animal welfare and his support for several key pieces of legislation, including amendments to the Animal Welfare Act.…
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OHS Assists with Hurricane Helene Response
Images of homes being washed away, entire towns submerged in water, and landslides crushing roads were shocking. Recovery from a storm of this magnitude can take months or years. Oregon Humane Society has a long history of helping communities recover after natural disasters, often in partnership with national organizations like the ASPCA. OHS responders complete…
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Adopt ASAP
Working Together to Inspire Adoptions Founded in 2006, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is a working coalition composed of five Portland/Vancouver-area animal shelters and organizations. In addition to OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses, the partnership includes Cat Adoption Team, Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Multnomah County Animal Services, and Washington County Animal Services. As…
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Meatball Inspires a Gift to Animals
Nancy fell madly in love with Meatball the cat the moment she saw him. Meatball had just arrived at Oregon Humane Society Portland Campus as part of a Second Chance transfer from Klamath Falls. “The shelter in Klamath Falls named him Meatball, which perfectly fits his personality”, says Nancy. His adorable face won her over,…
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A Second Chance for Tunnel King
Working Together to Rescue Animals First established in 1997, OHS’ Second Chance Program is a collaborative effort with one crucial goal in mind: saving lives. Through the program, OHS works with more than 90 shelters and rescue groups in Oregon and across the country to transport pets from areas experiencing natural disasters or those with…
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Building a Relationship After Falling in Love
The First 3 Days Early days are full of big changes for you and your new friend, so it’s normal for both of you to feel overwhelmed. In the first three days, OHS experts advise keeping everything calm and quiet.Keep the leash on your new dog to prevent them from jumping on everything in excitement…
