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Don’t let rainy days get you (and your pet) down
With some creativity and a few inexpensive supplies, you can transform a day indoors with your pet to an afternoon of fun. You’re not the only one who gets the winter blues. The cold, dark, rainy weather means more time indoors for you and your pet. And that can get very boring, very fast. When…
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A Meow-zing Evening at the Cat and Kitten Intake Center at OHS
Oregon Humane welcomes new transports of cats and kittens thanks to PetSmart Charities grant On a cool Friday evening in mid-September, the staff and volunteers at the Oregon Humane Cat and Kitten Intake Center were eagerly awaiting a special group of felines. The arrival of the 40 cats and kittens signaled a new partnership with…
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Oregon Humane Assists Lane County with Horse Neglect Case
Horses removed from south Lane County property due to severe neglect. At the request of Lane County, the Oregon Humane’s Investigations team assisted with a case involving more than 60 horses suspected of suffering from severe neglect at a facility near Creswell, Oregon. The investigation began in mid-October when Lane County Animal Services received photographs…
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A Day in Whisker Way
How Oregon Humane’s Cat Behavior Modification Program saves feline lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to Oregon Humane are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from…
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Tips for a Happy and Healthy Cat
Strengthen your relationship with your cat and reduce unwanted behavior with these tips from Oregon Humane’s Behavior Modification (BMOD) experts. Don’t underestimate the power of play. Use wand toys to encourage your cat to play with Daily interactive playtime can boost your shy cat’s confidence, keep your older cat in shape, and prevent unwanted behaviors that stem…
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Helping Fearful Cats Find Their Purr-fect Home
How Oregon Humane’s Behavior Modification Program Is Saving Feline Lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to Oregon Humane are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from…
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Inside the Cat and Kitten Intake Center
In a nondescript building near Oregon Humane’ss main shelter, something special is taking place. Every Friday evening, dozens of cats and kittens are getting a second chance at a new life. Oregon Humane’s Cat and Kitten Intake Center opened in July 2019. The center can accommodate transports of 20 or more cats and kittens that…
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Perpetua Philips: Making a Plan
How thinking about your estate plan now, can save a lot of stress less later Often, young people do not make the effort to get their wishes solidified in writing. Although still a young woman Perpetua, a longtime supporter of Oregon Humane, decided to formalize her desire to include a gift to Oregon Humane in…
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Oregon Humane Receives $150,000 Grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation
Oregon Humane receives $150,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation to support shelter medicine. Pets who come to the Oregon Humane for medical care got a big boost recently when The Rachael Ray Foundation™ awarded a $150,000 grant to support the establishment of two Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Shelter Medicine Residents. This means pets like Justina,…
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A Day of Giving to Pets in Need
It was a day of giving back, celebrating our love for pets and working together to create a More Humane Society. On October 2, the animal-loving community stepped up in a big way — raising nearly $270,000 for shelter pets during Oregon Humane’s Day of Giving. Thanks to our generous sponsors, all gifts were matched up…
