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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 work being done at Oregon Humane. As an animal lover, I felt called to support their work to help ensure the safety and well-being of…
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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’s Community Veterinary Hospital (CVH) and made the call hoping that it would be the answer for Tequila, her normally spry Chihuahua, whose mouth was swollen and in pain.…
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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 and a reliable sous chef (aka your doggo)! Ingredients Cupcake Frosting (optional) Directions
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Fear Free Care at the Community Veterinary Hospital
Patient-Focused Care Every veterinary professional at Oregon Humane’s Community Veterinary Hospital (CVH) is a graduate of the Fear Free Shelter Program. The Fear Free Shelter Program teaches specific handling techniques to provide safe and low-stress veterinary care to our patients. This allows us to create the most welcoming and patient-focused environment for all pets who enter our…
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Ask a Vet: Preparing for Vet Visits
Tips to Help Your Anxious Pet Q&A with Dr. D’Amore
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Individualized Care for Salem Pets
Each pet at Oregon Humane has a unique story and background. Sometimes we get lucky and have insight into parts of their history, but often we don’t know anything at all. In these situations, experienced Training & Behavior staff are critical in developing individualized care plans for pets to set them up for lifelong success.…
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The Gift that Saved Cookie
Cookie Gets a Sweet Deal The veterinary team knew that Cookie needed something they could not give – but they knew who could. Staff quickly identified a feline blood donor named Shaw. Kristina Zych, Certified Veterinary Technician, recalls, “Shaw was a perfect match. Cookie received a blood transfusion the very next day and her PCV was…
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Fourth of July Safety for Pets
Keep Your Pets Safe The Fourth of July is not a time of celebration for pets. If your pets are frightened by fireworks, you probably know the signs: they cower, tremble in fear and may run away. There are ways to make July 4th safer and less stressful for pets. Lost Pets: What to Do…
