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The Return of Spay & Save
More than 800 low- and no-cost spay and neuter surgeries canceled due to COVID-19 Since Spay & Save began in 2010, more than 100,000 family pets in our community have been spayed or neutered through the program. Established by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland and funded by the dedicated donors of Oregon Humane, this…
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2020 Oregon Humane Photo Contest Winners
After a month of fierce competition between 225 adorable entries, the votes are finally in! Sweet pictures flooded in, and resulted in $24,119 in funds raised to help shelter pets. Pets went head-to-head in the Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and even Best Self-Quarantining Pet categories as supporters and fans could cast as…
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Estate Planning โ Lessons from Celebrities
Top 10 mistakes to avoid during estate planning Everybody makes mistakes โ thatโs a given โ but not everyone learns from them. Local attorney and Oregon Humane supporter Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney at Law, (pictured on the left with her husband Steve with their beloved dogs) shares ten unfortunate estate planning mistakes famous celebrities have made…
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Dogs from Oklahoma Begin a New Chapter
Oregon Humane welcomes 39 dogs from the first transport from Oklahoma since COVID-19 changed our world. On June 27, long before the sun came up over the plains of Oklahoma, dozens of volunteers from Fetch Fido a Flight were preparing more than 200 pets for their flight to Oregon. Oregon Humane, SafeHaven Humane Society and…
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Happy Tails: Lottie Learns to Love
A pregnant dog from Klamath Falls learns to trust again Lottie came to Oregon Humane on a Second Chance transport from Klamath Falls. She spent much of her early life left outside, leaving her fearful and distrusting. When Lottie arrived at Oregon Humane, it was discovered that she was pregnant, so she was sent to…
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Ziggy’s New Beginning
After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy made an extraordinary recovery and began a new life. Thanks to donors, Ziggyโs darkest days are now behind him. ๏ปฟ Like the Oregon Humane, you wonโt accept cruelty to animals. For all of us, our animals are our treasured family members. Thatโs why, even in this difficult time, we…
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Oregon Humane Announces Two-Day Pet Food Bank
Oregon Humane offers free pet food to essential workers and those affected by COVID-19 during two-day food bank. In an effort to preserve and strengthen the animal-human bond, Oregon Humane is providing free pet-food for members of the community directly affected by the COVID-19 crisis. โPets play such an important role in our lives, especially…
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Sancho’s Big Day
Sanchoโs Journey from Foster to Forever Home One bright spot in the coronavirus pandemic has been the huge interest in pet adoption and fostering. As people began to shelter in place, they were looking for a way to make a difference in their community. When Oregon Humane put the call out for emergency foster homes,…
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Racism Has No Place in a More Humane Society
We believe that Black Lives Matter The mission of the Oregon Humane is to create a more humane society. For us, this is more than a billboard or slogan; it is a vision that inspires us every day. And yet, the killing of George Floyd has been a painful reminder that the inequities in our…
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Class of 2020: Meet the Oregon Humane Youth Volunteer Grads
Oregon Humane celebrates youth volunteers and proudly honors those graduating during these challenging times. Oregon Humaneโs youth volunteer program offers opportunities for ages 12-17. We are incredibly grateful for our youth volunteers and proud to introduceย the Class of 2020 as they prepare to embark on their future endeavors. Maura Kelley St. Mary’s Academy 524…
