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Say Hello to OHS’ Youngest TLC Donor
You’re never too young to care about animals That’s certainly the case for 14-year-old Alina, who recently raised $1,000 for Oregon Humane, becoming our youngest Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle (TLC) donor. This year, however, Alina decided to take her advocacy efforts to the next level when she decided to make Oregon Humane the focus of…
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Top Volunteers of 2021 Honored
Oregon Humane volunteers recognized for their compassion and kindness Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane including Debbie Chain, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Debbie has been a dedicated volunteer for 21 years and is particularly skilled at working with dogs with special behavioral needs. In 2020 and…
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Sunny Days for Uma
My name is Tyler Jeffe, and I work with the Animal Care team at Oregon Humane. I spend my days caring for and preparing pets to go home with their future families. Exercising the animals, keeping kennels clean and comfortable, and administering medication are just some of my daily tasks. I’ve also fostered more than…
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Oregon Humane Assists Multnomah County Animal Services
Oregon Humane has a long history of working with Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), and this month we’ve stepped up our efforts. Animal shelters across the country are experiencing short staffing and delays filling open positions. These challenges have been affecting MCAS resulting in a staffing crisis, so they turned to Oregon Humane for help.…
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The Race to Save King Kong
King King arrived at Willamette Humane Society with a desperate plea to save his life. Like many animals that come to a shelter, King Kong arrived in a time of need. Left on the doorstep of the Willamette Humane Society (WHS) in Salem with a note attached to his carrier, King Kong had a life-threatening…
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$200,000 Matching Challenge!
Join us in finishing the New Road Ahead Campaign for pets like Sheila. Like many animals, we didn’t know much about Sheila’s history prior to her arrival at Oregon Humane from a shelter in New Mexico. All we knew for sure is that she had a smile that could melt your heart! We soon discovered…
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5 Ways You Can Participate in Doggie Dash 2022
This year, there are so many different ways you can participate in Doggie Dash and make a difference for animals. Doggie Dash is so much more than a walk. It’s a celebration of this community’s love for animals and Oregon Humane’s largest fundraiser for shelter pets in need. After two years of virtual experiences,…
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Volunteering is Self-Care: Q&A with Laura Horon
Helping Animals and Your Soul Love cats, dogs, rabbits or all of the above? Or maybe you have a specialized skill that might come in handy at OHS? That’s what Laura Horon did. Her volunteer journey began with her love of animals and turned into using her professional experience to help Oregon Humane. She…
