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Ringworm FAQ
What you need to know about ringworm Frequently asked questions If you have ever walked barefoot in a gym, been around horses or played in the dirt when you were a kid, you are probably familiar with a family of funguses that also affect kittens. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions about…
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Young Musicians Help Wildfire Victims
Young Musicians Use their Talents to Help Wildfire Victims As the wildfires blazed across Oregon in early September, George and Henri Danzelaud were eager to help. The brothers have a passion for animal welfare and they looked for a way to help people and pets affected by this unprecedented disaster. These dedicated young men have…
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Anxiety and Our Pets
The pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health, and our pets may be feeling it too. Advice from Jennifer Shirley, CPDT, Oregon Humane Training and Behavior Department Over the last eight to nine months, people have had to make substantial changes in their lives, deal with painful isolation, unexpected moves and many have…
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Happy Tails: Connie
Just in time for the holidays, a senior dog gets a second chance. Connie, a 14-year-old German Shepherd mix, came to the Oregon Humane when her previous owner was no longer able to care for her. At Oregon Humane, she became a staff favorite. Our animal care team lined her kennel with soft, rubber mats,…
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Holiday gifts for animal lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life? Consider a gift that helps the pets at Oregon Humane! There are so many options to show the person on your list that you care about them and pets in need. NEW! Oregon Humane Merchandise Show your love for shelter pets by wearing…
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Oregon Humane Hosting Two-Day Pet Food Bank for #GivingTuesday
Update: Dec. 3, 2020 #GivingTuesday Pet Food Bank helps hundreds of struggling pet owners. #GivingTuesday was a day for the Oregon Humane to give back to struggling pet owners in the community. On Dec. 1 and 2, dozens of cars were lined up before the Pet Food Bank opened. Some shared their stories, while others…
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Oregon Humane Receives Record Donation from Stella & Chewy’s
The gift represents one of the largest donations of pet food to OHS Oregon Humane has received a 73,000-pound donation of pet food, worth more than $250,000, from Stella & Chewyโs. Stella & Chewyโs is a premium nutritional pet food company based out of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, which has long showed support for shelter animals…
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Chansey’s Second Chance
Under an orange sky in smoky air, a homeless dog was in a Lincoln County shelter as wildfires raged. But thanks to donors, Chansey was transported to safety at Oregon Humane. ๏ปฟ Chansey was surrendered when his owner entered an assisted living facility. He was a senior dog at age 12, deaf, had dental disease…
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Help for Barry Manilow
How Oregon Humane’ss Humane Law Enforcement and Medical team came together to help a cat with a rare condition Barry Manilow is famous at the Holman Medical Center at Oregon Humane, but not for the reasons you might think. This beautiful brown tabby cat suffered from a rare case of extreme pododermatitis, or pillow foot.…
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Oregon Humane Honors Top Volunteers
A look back at 2019: honoring exceptional Oregon Humane volunteers during extraordinary times. This year has brought so many unprecedented challenges, but one thing has remained constant: dedicated volunteers have been supporting the animals and working creatively to help the Oregon Humane continue to fulfill its mission. When the restriction on large gatherings was put…
