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More Than 80 Animals Rescued from Neglect
Three dogs and 83 cats are now under the care of Oregon Humane after being rescued from a home near Medford where they were living in unsanitary conditions without adequate care. The case began as an investigation into elder abuse but quickly expanded when Central Point Police visited the home and discovered dozens of cats…
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Fourth of July Safety for Pets
Keep Your Pets Safe Firework celebrations across the state can be seriously distressing for both pets and people. Loud and sudden noises are not only stressful, but they can even lead to dangerous situations for our pets, including beloved animals going missing after being startled by loud noises. Make sure your pets are safe and…
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Oregon Humane & Columbia Sportswear Collab
July 1 through July 31, you can help Oregon Humane stock up on needed pet supplies and gain entry into the coveted Columbia Sportswear Employee Store to shop for a good cause! How to Participate: With a variety of needs including items for our foster families supporting neonatal kittens, treats to provide animals in our Behavior Modification program, and more,…
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Kitten Season at Oregon Humane
March Through April: Kittens Begin Their Arrival Planning for Kitten Season is nearly impossible. “You never know when it’s going to start. It will just happen one day in March or April. Someone will bring in a litter of four-day to four-week-old kittens and then off it goes,” says Beth Borts, Admissions Manager at our Portland campus. At Oregon Humane, we balance our…
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Vote for Us as Best of Portland!
Oregon Humane has been nominated for Best Community Animal Rescue, and our Community Veterinary Hospital has been nominated for Best Veterinary Practice. Please vote for us by clicking the links above! Voting is free and open to everyone. These nominations are a direct result of the impact that our programs and services have on the community. In 2025, that impact…
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Veterinary Care Guide
Our Community Veterinary Hospital offers high-quality urgent care appointments for pets in our community, seven days a week. By using a fear-free, collaborative model of care, our aim is to be a calming landing pad for pets, and their people, when life gets messy. While the CVH does not offer emergency care, many local emergency…
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A Lifeline for Cats
Oregon Humane’s Behavior Modification Program is a lifeline for cats with the most intense behavior needs. These felines typically have no other options or path to adoption due to their fear, trauma, lack of socialization, or inappropriate behavior. In 2025, the Feline Behavior Modification team worked with 99 shy and fearful cats, and as more…
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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…
