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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.

  • *UPDATED* Publicโ€™s Help Sought in Death of Chihuahua

    The Oregon Humane is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of a dog found in the Clackamas River near the Carver Bridge. The original award of $500 was boosted to $1,000 thanks to contributions from the Animal Legal Defense…

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  • Oregon Humane Welcomes 23 Dogs from Santa Barbara County

    A van with pets in need of adoption from Santa Barbara County arrived in Portland on Saturday, Dec. 23, helping to relieve the pressure on shelters in areas hit by the Thomas fire. The Oregon Humane accepted 23 dogs from the Santa Barbara County Animal Services. The Santa Maria Valley Humane Society loaned a van…

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  • Oregon Humane Finds Home for 11,000th Pet of 2017

    Oregon Humane hits major adoption milestone On Friday, Dec. 22, a 10-year-old domestic short hair cat set a milestone for the Oregon Humane by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2017. Lily is going to a new home with the Palmer family of Southwest Portland where she will join Rosie, a four-year-old golden retriever. โ€œEach…

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  • Oregon Humane Assists as Wildfires Edge Closer to Santa Barbara

    Brian August, chief operations officer for the Oregon Humane, arrived in Santa Barbara on Dec. 18 to assist with emergency response efforts for pets affected by one of the largest wildfires in California history. Santa Barbara County Animal Services, which requested the help of Oregon Humane, is coping with the care and relocation of pets…

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  • Looking Back at 2017: Many Tails to Tell

    2017 proved to be another impactful year for the Oregon Humane. It was a year full of unprecedented natural disasters โ€“ from hurricanes in Texas, to floods in Florida, to devastation in St. Croix. Thanks to your support, Oregon Humane was able to heed the call. Over a dozen Oregon Humane rescue teams were deployed…

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  • Hansel: A New Leash on Life

    Oregon Humane programs help a small dog lead a big life As a small dog roaming the streets of Madera, California, Hansel had no idea the life that was waiting for him in Portland. Hansel’s journey began at a local shelter. After waiting long enough to ensure an owner wasnโ€™t looking for him, Hansel was…

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  • Oregon Humane Helps Emergency Animal Rescue in St. Croix

    An unprecedented wave of hurricanes swept through the United States and the Caribbean this fall, leaving in their wake flooded neighborhoods, flattened buildings, and thousands of people and pets in need of help. Oregon Humane responders travelled to Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida to assist with emergency operations (story here). Oregon Humane continues to…

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  • Breaking Glass to Save a Life

    On June 22, a new Oregon law took effect that expanded protections for children and pets left alone in vehicles. The law shieldsย members of the public from damages if they break into a car to save the life of a pet or child. This blog is the story of how the law came into play…

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  • Calling All Heroic Pets and People

    Now Accepting Nominations for Diamond Collar Hero Awards Do you know an animal who has made a difference in the life of a special needs child or someone with an illness? Do you know a person who has helped animals in some unique way? The Oregon Humane (OHS) is looking to shine the spotlight on…

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  • Governor Signs Law Protecting Pets, Children

    House Bill 2732: Saving Pets from Hot Cars Oregon Governor Kate Brown celebrated the passage of an important new law protecting pets and children during a special signing ceremony yesterday, attended by Oregon Humane President Sharon Harmon and Oregon Humane Investigations and Rescue team members Emily Davidsohn and John Hopkinson. The law, HB 2732, protects…

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