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OHS News and Blog

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  • You Help Protect Animals from Cruelty and Neglect.

    My name is Veronica Broadley, Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Support Services Manager. And I will never forget California King’s story…  On the day our HLE team received […]

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  • Heroic People and Pets Honored at OHS’ Diamond Collar Awards

    Meet the Heroes Oregon Humane Society honored exceptional people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards on Feb. 22, 2023. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness, and […]

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  • Buddha’s Story: How A Community Came Together to Save a Loving Pet

    The Day Buddha’s Life was Saved Many people will remember the recent winter storm for the record snowfall, mind-boggling traffic, and bitter cold. But Preston and the staff at OHS’ […]

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  • 2023 Resolutions from the Pets of OHS

    A new year offers the chance to set new goals and make resolutions to guide you through the year. Have you made your 2023 resolutions yet? The pets at OHS […]

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  • ASPCA is Matching Donations to the New Road Ahead Up to $250,000

    The Road to the Finish Line By donating over $2 million already, the ASPCA has supported Oregon Humane Society’s New Road Ahead expansion project since its inception in 2016. We […]

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  • From a Number to a Name

    Croissant’s Story If there’s one thing we know about beagles, it’s that they love to “sing”. So, when the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) contacted OHS for help […]

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  • Rescued Dogs from Jackson County Arrive at OHS

    On Oct. 19, Jackson County Animal Services—on behalf of Jackson County Sheriff’s Office—reached out to Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement team to help with a disturbing case. After serving […]

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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, […]

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  • OHS’ Veterinary Social Worker Speaks to Senate in Support of SB496

    On January 25, 2023, OHS’ internal Veterinary Social Worker, Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, spoke to the Senate Committee to share OHS’ support of Senate Bill 496. What is SB 496? […]

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  • What’s Next at OHS?

    2022 was an unprecedented year for the Oregon Humane Society thanks to incredible President’s Circle donors like you! This past year, we were able to expand our life-saving services in […]

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