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Running with the Dogs: David Mishler’s Volunteer Q & A
Getting Those Shelter Dog Wiggles Out, One Step at a Time. Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a lot of exercise. This where superstar volunteers shine! This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we sat down with Running Team Volunteer, David Mishler to talk…
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Play Between Dogs: Does My Dog Enjoy It?
Before introducing your dog to other dogs, ask yourself, โDoes my dog really enjoy playing with other dogs?โ Play bows (see the picture above). Think of a play bow as an advance apology from one dog to another. As if they are saying, โHey, no worries. Anything I do after this, even if it is…
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How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine On Tuesday, March 15, Oregon Humane Chief Operating Officer Brian August attended a meeting with animal welfare leaders from around the country to get an update from Humane Society International on efforts to provide assistance to animals and pet owners in Ukraine. The session was hosted by The…
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Oregon Humane and Willamette Humane Society Announce Merger
๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ๏ปฟ Oregon Humane and Willamette Humane Society Come Together to Serve Pets and People in Oregon For decades, Oregon Humane (OHS) and Willamette Humane Society (WHS) have provided core services and lifesaving care to companion animals. Collaboration has always been part of that work. But on July 1, 2022, the two organizations will take the…
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Serving Pet Owners in Warm Springs
Oregon Humane partners with Fences for Fido and Street Dog Hero to care for pets in Warm Springs. On Feb. 19, eight members of Oregon Humane’s medical team and three members of the Outreach team traveled to Warm Springs to assist at a Wellness and Vaccine Clinic for pets. The effort was led by Fences…
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Oregon Humane Expands Access to the Shelter starting Feb. 28
After almost two years of limited access to our shelter, Oregon Humane is now open for public walk-through 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Adoptions are still done by appointment only. Frequently Asked Questions What days and times are you open? Beginning Feb. 28 Oregon Humane is open to the public, 10…
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A Busy Start to the New Year for Second Chance
The new year is off to a busy start as the Second Chance Program welcomes hundreds of pets in the first month of 2022. Shelters in communities with limited resources and fewer adopters rely on the Second Chance Program to provide a lifeline for pets in need. Each week, Second Chance trucks are on the…
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Act Now! Matching Challenge Doubles your Gift to the New Road Ahead Expansion Project
Thanks to Hiya and Gary W. Hahn, all gifts and pledges of $5,000 or more to the New Road Ahead will be matched up to $200,000! โA major expansion such as this will serve many animals for a long time to come. It is a chance to do something that will last,โ shared Gary. The…
