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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.

  • Should I Adopt an Adult Cat?

    Thinking of bringing home a cat? Consider an adult! Sure, kittens are cute. But adult and senior cats make amazing companions, too! Here are the top three reasons to consider […]

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  • A Gift with Guaranteed Income for Life

    By Charles Aubin I am a long-time supporter of Oregon Humane Society. I’ve done it all—volunteering, donating, and working with staff. In fact, I’ve even been Santa at the holiday […]

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  • What to Do if You Find a Cat or Kitten

    So, what can I do when I find a cat? Assess the situation. When intervention is necessary. What about kittens? We understand the instinct to want to swoop in and […]

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  • OHS’ Renovated Cattery Reopens to the Public

    We redesigned the space by splitting our colony rooms in half, allowing flexibility for long term cats, bonded pairs, and litters of kittens. These adaptable spaces can either be divided […]

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  • OHS Partners with ASPCA to Fly 60+ Puppies to Safety

    Late Thursday, April 20, 2023, Oregon Humane Society received over 60 puppies through our Second Chance program. One of our second chance partners is the ASPCA® (The American Society for […]

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  • Top Volunteers for 2022 Honored

    OHS Portland Campus volunteers recognized for their compassion, and kindness. Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane Society including Kem Sypher, recipient of the […]

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  • Friends Forever 2022 – Year of the Cat

    In 2022, 11 special pets found new homes thanks to the Friends ForeverTM program. Last year was particularly unique because all the Friends Forever pets were cats. These 11 cats, […]

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  • OHS’ Veterinary Social Worker Speaks to Senate in Support of SB496

    On January 25, 2023, OHS’ internal Veterinary Social Worker, Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, spoke to the Senate Committee to share OHS’ support of Senate Bill 496. What is SB 496? […]

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  • What’s Next at OHS?

    2022 was an unprecedented year for the Oregon Humane Society thanks to incredible President’s Circle donors like you! This past year, we were able to expand our life-saving services in […]

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  • Dogs & Cats move in to Oregon Humane Society’s Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC)

    In mid-December, a dozen dogs and cats who were part of OHS’ Behavior Modification (BMOD) program made the short journey to their new kennels inside the recently opened Behavior and […]

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