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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, from six households, were a part of Friends Forever as their previous owner had the forethought to plan for the day when they might not…
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OHS’ Veterinary Social Worker Speaks to Senate in Support of SB496
On January 25, 2023, Oregon Humane’s internal Veterinary Social Worker, Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, spoke to the Senate Committee to share Oregon Humane’s support of Senate Bill 496. What is SB 496? Senate Bill 496 seeks to amend, “allowable purposes of Emergency Housing Account… to assist pets of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.”…
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Dogs & Cats move in to Oregon Humane’s Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC)
In mid-December, a dozen dogs and cats who were part of Oregon Humane’s Behavior Modification (BMOD) program made the short journey to their new kennels inside the recently opened Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC). The BRC is part of Oregon Humane’s expansion that includes the adjacent Community Veterinary Hospital. The newly built space offers improved…
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Oregon Humane partners with Blanchet House to Help Pets
Once a month, Dr. Mack makes himself available to consult with pet owners receiving services from Blanchet House. He is available to answer questions and, when needed, facilitate referrals to Oregon Humane’s Community Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Mack also distributes necessary supplies including food, collapsible water bowls, harnesses, leashes, and collars. These items are all donations…
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Oregon Humane Salem New BottleDrop Program
It’s never been easier to help Oregon Humane shelter pets! We have some exciting news! Effective January 1, 2023, Oregon Humane Salem has partnered with BottleDrop Give! BottleDrop partners with 503(c) nonprofits to allow community members to donate their recyclables while supporting Oregon Humane Salem’s shelter pets and services. Have questions?
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FAQs: Change in Services for Stray Cats from Marion County
Beginning Nov. 15, 2022, Oregon Humane Salem Campus will no longer be able to accept stray cats from Marion County. With this change, Oregon Humane will deepen our focus on helping pet owners who are seeking support to keep their cats or need to rehome their cats/kittens. We will also have greater capacity to assist…
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What To Do If You Find A Cat
“Help! I found a cat! What do I do?” Oregon Humane(OHS)fields numerous calls like this each week. Many cats that people spot in their neighborhoods aren’t in need of immediate help. Instead, they are pets who spend some or all of their time outdoors. Some may be indoor-only pets who’ve escaped their home and are…
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Oregon Humane Cuts Ribbon on Community Veterinary Hospital
The new hospital will offer expanded veterinary care for Oregon and SW Washington. Oregon Humane cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Community Veterinary Hospital on Thursday and appointments for the public clinic are already being booked up for the first weeks. The project, along with a soon-to-be completed Behavior and Rescue…
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How a Special Cat Inspired a Legacy Gift
By Carol Christensen I have been an Oregon Humane foster parent, volunteer, and donor for many years. I want to tell you about a very special cat that I fostered, and adopted, named Birmie. Birmie was one of 114 cats rescued from a house in Oregon in June of 2015. In my role as a…
