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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
Every animal at Oregon Humane has a unique story and background. Sometimes we get lucky and have insight into 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 animals to set them up for lifelong success. Most animal…
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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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Ask a Vet: Summer & Preventative Pet Care
Summer Preparedness Tips Summer can be a time for outdoor adventures with your pet. As temperatures rise and pests become peskier, it’s also an important time to consider your pet’s preventative care. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pet healthy, happy, and having fun this summer. Q&A with Dr. Warnes
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A Gift with Guaranteed Income for Life
By Charles Aubin I am a long-time supporter of Oregon Humane. I’ve done it all—volunteering, donating, and working with staff. In fact, I’ve even been Santa at the holiday event, Santa Paws, for over twenty years! As I deepened my relationship with animals and their people, I wanted to further my commitment to their future.…
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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 or left open, giving us lots of housing options for adoptable cats. We have also framed out space for future cat condos, which are slated…
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Oregon Humane Partners with ASPCA to Fly 60+ Puppies to Safety
Late Thursday, April 20, 2023, Oregon Humane received over 60 puppies through our Second Chance program. One of our second chance partners is the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). When the ASPCA’s Animal Relocation Program called upon Oregon Humane to take in 62 puppies and one mama dog from…
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Top Volunteers for 2022 Honored
Oregon Humane Portland Campus volunteers recognized for their compassion, and kindness. Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane including Kem Sypher, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kem has been a dedicated volunteer for 23 years and is particularly skilled at working with small animals and helping with humane…
