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

  • Heroic People and Pets Honored at 2020 Diamond Collar Awards

    Portland, Ore. โ€“ The Oregon Humane honored heroic people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 20. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness and vision. Their inspiring stories represent Oregon Humane’ss mission of creating a more humane society. The 2020 Diamond Collar Award recipients include the founder of a…

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  • Spay & Save – A Decade of Saving Lives

    Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries and 10 years of service Ten years ago, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, ASAP, came together to tackle one of the most pressing problems in the community; cat overpopulation. They created the Spay & Save program to give low-income pet-owners an easy and affordable way to have…

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  • Justice for Ziggy

    After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy the border collie makes an extraordinary recovery and begins a new life. When Ziggy arrived at Oregon Humane, he was clinging to life. He was emaciated, lethargic and unable to stand. The only movement he was able to make was a soft blink with his eyes. Ziggyโ€™s owner brought him…

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  • Tanya’s Training Tips: Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival

    Follow these tips to help your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for the same event. Handling your petโ€™s curiosity, anxiety and increased insistence for attention may seem overwhelming, especially in addition to preparing…

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  • What You Should Know About Oregon’s Animal Protection Laws

    Fighting for those who can’t speak for themselves When Thomas Lamb Eliot founded the Oregon Humane, it was based on the fundamental belief that the compassionate treatment of animals is the cornerstone of a more humane society. For 151 years, fighting animal cruelty and abuse has been at the heart of Oregon Humane’ss mission. It…

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  • Happy Tails: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Move

    From shelter life in Portland to a new life in Spain Since Frankenstein was adopted from Oregon Humane in 2014, he and his adopter, Xelha, have relocated to Spain. Xelha recently shared this adoption update with us: โ€œI got Frankenstein (original name Braxton) five years ago today when I went to Oregon Humane with a…

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  • Spay & Save Celebrates Major Milestone

    Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries, launches new services The Spay & Save program ended 2019 by marking an incredible achievement. Since the subsidized and low-cost spay/neuter service was launched in 2010 by the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP), more than 100,000 pets have received care at one of five surgery sites. The…

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  • Tanya’s Training Tips: Five Things to Teach Your Pet in 2020

    Make a resolution to master some pet behavior basics in 2020. Itโ€™s a new year and a great opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your pet. One of the best ways to solidify your bond with your four-legged family member is through positive learning experiences. This can be as simple as scheduling playtime, adding some…

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  • Oregon Tax Kicker Can Help Shelter Pets

    When it’s time to file your 2019 taxes, consider helping Oregon Humane pets Exciting news was announced out of the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis recently: a $1.6 billion โ€œkickerโ€ will be available to Oregon taxpayers in 2020! When itโ€™s time to file your 2019 taxes and collect your part of the kicker, consider helping…

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  • Oregon Humane Marks Final Adoption of the Decade

    A shy Chihuahua helps Oregon Humane celebrate a milestone. On Dec. 31, 2019, the Oregon Humane celebrated a decade of happy tails, four-legged best friends, and making families complete. As the year came to a close, the shelter also marked a huge milestone. Since 2010, Oregon Humane has adopted more than 11,000 pets each year…

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