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OHS News and Blog

Learn about OHS’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.

  • OHS Partners with PAW Team

    A Paw-sitively Amazing Paw-tnership For the clients of Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, home is where their beloved pet is. Their clients all have a different story to share. Some […]

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  • OHS Photo Calendar Contest 2023

    Picture Perfect Thank you to everyone who participated in OHS’ 2023 Photo Calendar Contest. Over 200 photos were entered this year, and they received over 20,000 votes in total! Photos […]

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  • Canine Respiratory Disease FAQ

    What is happening? This summer, a new variation of respiratory disease was identified in several states. In a small percentage of those infected, dogs became severely ill very quickly or […]

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  • How Cotton Got His Fluff Back

    Cotton was part of a rescue from an extreme case of animal abuse and neglect here in Jackson County, Oregon. Thanks to a caller who reported the abuse, the Jackson […]

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  • Beagle-Versary: Celebrating One Year of Freedom

    Everyone had a howling good time!

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  • August is Make-a-Will Month

    Samantha’s Story: Creating a Better Future for Animals By Samantha Krettler When I moved to Oregon more than 40 years ago, one of my neighbors told me about the incredible […]

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  • Keeping Celia & Tequila Together

    The Call that Changed it All Static buzzed over the line a moment before a desperate voice came through. The caller, Celia, had heard about Oregon Humane Society’s Community Veterinary […]

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  • DIY Dog Treats

    Peanut Butter Pupcakes Recipe Treat your dog to something homemade and tasty! Peanut butter pupcakes, cupcakes for dogs are easy and fun to make. All it takes is simple ingredients […]

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  • Subsidized Adoption Fees through Pets for the Elderly

    Grants that Help More Pets Find Homes As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Oregon Humane Society (OHS) relies on donations and grants to fund our programs, services, and operations. OHS’ Foundation Relations […]

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  • Fear Free Care at the Community Veterinary Hospital

    Patient-Focused Care Every veterinary professional at Oregon Humane Society’s Community Veterinary Hospital (CVH) is a graduate of the Fear Free Shelter Program. The Fear Free Shelter Program teaches specific handling techniques […]

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