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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.

  • The Power of Connection: Duke’s Story

     The end of 2020 was the start of a new beginning for Duke. In December, Duke was sick, emaciated and unable to walk. But a good Samaritan took him […]

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  • Meet Dr. Rachel Warnes

    Dr. Rachel Warnes is the first veterinarian to join OHS’ Community Veterinary Hospital Oregon Humane Society has hired the first member of the Community Veterinary Hospital veterinary staff. Dr. Rachel […]

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  • The Purr-fect Ring Bearer

    Oliver Nacho charms guests at his adopter’s wedding It’s not every day that you see a cat playing the role of a ring bearer in a wedding. But Oliver Nacho […]

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  • OHS Hires First Veterinary Social Worker

    Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, joins OHS with a focus on caring for the people who care for pets. A First for OHS It’s been almost 20 years since the University […]

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  • Giving Back on #GivingTuesday

    More than 6,000 pounds of pet food distributed on OHS Community Resource Day. #GivingTuesday is all about generosity, compassion and supporting organizations and programs that serve the community. At the […]

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  • A Home for the Hollie-Days

     Hollie’s story is both extraordinarily painful and hopeful. When you first meet Hollie, it’s hard to imagine how different she once looked. She was rescued in Southern Oregon, severely […]

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  • Q&A: The Skinny on Skin

    Skin issues are one of the most common, and often challenging, health problems that affect our pets. While all that itching and licking may seem annoying to us, it can […]

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  • OHS Hosts Resource Days to Help Pet Owners

    Maintaining and strengthening the animal-human bond is at the heart of creating a More Humane Society. When pet owners are struggling to afford pet food or basic supplies, the stress […]

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  • Carly’s Miraculous Journey

     Is there anything better than a big, goofy, slobbery bulldog smile? When Carly arrived at the Oregon Humane Society following a life of neglect, that happy smile didn’t exist. […]

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  • Working Cats Need a Special Home

    Help give a cat a job and a home Cats and kittens come to OHS from all kinds of circumstances – some of the most shy and unsocial cats come […]

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