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Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026
Stop by one of our campuses, or any of our events, on a given day and you’re guaranteed to see volunteers scurrying around. Assisting with everything from animal care, to adoptions, to administrative tasks, to events, to fostering animals from their own homes, volunteers are a critical part of Oregon Humane’s ecosystem. Last year, more
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How Oregon Humane is Tackling Pet Overpopulation
High-Volume Spay/Neuter Event On April 15, Oregon Humane hosted a high-volume spay/neuter event for pet owners across two campuses—completing 213 surgeries at our Community Veterinary Hospital and 66 at our Veterinary Clinic in Salem. In total, 247 cats and 32 dogs received care. A majority of the services performed were provided at reduced cost to families in need. Oregon Humane provides low-cost
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Supporting People and Their Pets
On Sunday April 5, a team of Oregon Humane staff and volunteers traveled to a property in Gresham to support an overwhelmed family in need of urgent assistance. The family had more dogs than they could safely manage. They loved their dogs, but a recent heartbreaking and life-altering event elevated their need for support, and
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Oregon Humane Book Club: Summer Selection
Our Summer Book Club Selection Nowhere for Very Long by Brianna Madia This vividly detailed memoir follows the journey of a woman dedicating everything she has to offer to her dogs, Bucket and Dagwood. When apartment living becomes too constraining for desert-loving Dagwood, Brianna trades the traditional path for a bright orange van and endless dirt roads beckoning
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Connecting with Pet Owners in Our Community
Oregon Humane is most known for adoptions, but we’re also here for pet owners every step of the way—offering medical care, behavior training, a pet food bank and social services, and when the heartbreaking day comes, end of life services. Our Community Resource Center is at the heart of these crossroad moments, receiving all incoming calls and messages for both campuses
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What Donors Made Possible in 2025
What YOU Made Pawssible in 2025 Because of your past support, Oregon Humane: Do Even More for Animals in 2026! Supporter Case Study: Rescuing Poley from Neglect Animals Rescued: 62 Dogs and PuppiesStaff and Volunteers Dispatched: 12Cost of Care: $39,822.85 In 2025, at the request of Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Humane assisted with the rescue of Poley and 61 other dogs and puppies suffering from neglect. Scattered across a heavily wooded property,
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Marvin’s Rescue: A Tail Wagging Musical About the Dogs Who Change Us
Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, the show explores the beautiful chaos of rescue, second chances, and the unconditional love that only a dog can give. Created by playwright and legendary musician Marv Ross, Marvin’s Rescue blends high energy music, irreverent humor, and unexpected tenderness. Ross is best known as the songwriter and co-founder of Oregon’s
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More Than 12K Animals Found Homes in 2025
In 2025, more than 12,400 animals found joy by being adopted from Oregon Humane. Beneath the big numbers are individual animal stories that remind us of the resilience, joy, and life-changing impact pets have on our lives. Because of the generosity of our community, the relationships forged between pets and people can mend heartbreaks and transform lives, like Cassie and
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Urgent Arrival of 21 Dogs
We recently shared the news of our team mobilizing quickly to help 23 animals from a suspected neglect case in Lake County. With your support, we can be ready to respond to multiple emergencies at a time. Just as we began assisting the animals from Lake County, we received news regarding a distressed community member
