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News & Blog

Learn about Oregon Humane’s impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.

  • Two Life-Changing Rescues in Two Months

    When a call for help came from Lake County Sheriffโ€™s Office in early February, our team quickly activated, traveling more than 250 miles and ten hours roundtrip to be there for animals who were suffering from suspected neglect. Less than two months later, a second request came in from Lake County: more animals needed urgent care.   Call

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  • Simple Way to Give During Tax Season

    Tax season is here, and while itโ€™s tempting to hide in a cardboard box or yowl dramatically to try and avoid themโ€”no matter how much you delay, that April due date will catch up to you faster than a feather on a stick. To help make a stressful time a little less clawful, Tuna the Tax Tabby, CPA* and Treat Specialist, has some quick tips to keep you organized and feline good this season! *Cat Parody Accountant Tip #1: Add a Dose of Pawsitive Energy If doing your taxes makes you feel a bit

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  • A Refreshed Visual Identity for Oregon Humane

    New Look, Same Life-Changing Impact! After 150+ years of helping animals and people find their joy together, Oregon Humane is getting a fresh new look! Weโ€™re still the same organizationโ€”just with a vibe that better shows who we are today. Our new look celebrates the joy, love, and connection that happen when humans and animals

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  • Heroes in our Community

    On Dec 2, 2025, GivingTuesday, the Portland community gathered at the Sentinel Hotel to hear heartwarming animal stories and honor the exceptional people and pets who are making a difference. 2025 Diamond Collar Award Honorees FIDO Pet Food Bank  FIDO Pet Food Bank distributes close toโ€ฏ20,000 poundsโ€ฏof pet food a month to those in need

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  • OHS Gift Guide

    Howliday Gift Guide  We have something everyone on your listโ€”the passionate animal-lover, the person who has everything, and those who are remembering a special pet this season. Pawโ€ฏthrough ourโ€ฏHowlidayโ€ฏGift Guide for unique gifts thatโ€ฏgive back!โ€ฏ  Something Cozy & Bright: OHS Apparel   Shopโ€ฏour online Bonfire store and choose from an adorable array of apparel designs, created

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  • Selecting the Right Diet for Your Pet

    The quality of our pet’s food can play a major role in their overall health and longevity. In a crowded marketplace, however, it can be difficult to discern what type of diet is the best fit. Dr. Franci Forman, OHSโ€™ Community Veterinary Hospital Medical Director, suggests to first look for the nutritional adequacy statement from the Association of American Feed Control Officials, or AAFCO.

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  • OHS Book Club

    Welcome Readers to OHSโ€™ Book Club! All our Book Club selections are made by animal-lovers for animal-lovers! Our pick for winter 2025 is the beautifully written and peaceful memoir, Raising Hare by Chloe Daltonโ€”the perfect book to read while snuggled up with your own pets!   Read along with us! Whether solo or with a group, we have put together some thoughtful discussion questions to consider after reading.   Discussion Questions  Eager

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  • One-Day Clinic Provides Vaccines to Pets in Need

    More Than 140 Pets Vaccinatedย  On November 11, OHS board member Dr. Robert Mack was joined by two veterinarians and OHS vet techs to administer vaccinations for cats and dogs belonging to pet owners experiencing houselessness or housing transition in our community.   Three pop-up canopies were set up in the parking lot across from Blanchet

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  • Giving Season at OHS

    Maisieโ€™s Story  When a worried community member caught a glimpse ofโ€ฏMaisie and noticed her unkempt condition,โ€ฏthey alerted ourโ€ฏHumane Law Enforcement teamโ€ฏand we rushed to investigate.โ€ฏThanks to donor support, Oregon Humane Societyโ€ฏcanโ€ฏtake actionโ€ฏfor animalsโ€ฏlike Maisieโ€ฏin desperate needโ€ฏof assistance.โ€ฏ Humane Special Agent Mike Roweโ€ฏchecked onโ€ฏMaisie and met her elderly owner. It was clear that this wasโ€ฏa caseโ€ฏofโ€ฏa

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  • Maine Coon Cats at Oregon Humane Society

    On June 19, at the request of Washington County Animal Services, Oregon Humane Society assisted with a suspected animal neglect case involving more than 30 Maine coon cats and two birds. The animals were transferred to OHS where they received extensive medical and behavior care. The suspect in the case pled guilty to 10 counts

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