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New Grant Gives More Pets a Second Chance
The Oregon Humane (OHS) has received a $40,000 grant to help save the lives of homeless pets across the West Coast from Best Friends Animal Society, a Utah-based nonprofit. The Rachel Ray Save Them All grant from Best Friends supports the Oregon Humane Second Chance program, which helps pets who have run out of time…
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39 Dogs Rescued from Neglect Arrive at OHS
The Oregon Humane took in 39 small breed dogs today from a neglect case out of Eugene, Oregon. On October 16, Greenhill Humane Society and Lane County Animal Services rescued 98 small breed dogs from an overcrowded property in western Lane County. The owner of the private home voluntarily surrendered all of the dogs. When rescuers…
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80 Pets Surviving Hurricane Harvey Arriving in Portland
A flight of 80 pets that survived Hurricane Harvey touched down in Portland on Friday, October 13, helping to relieve the pressure on flood-ravaged shelters in areas hit by the hurricane. The Oregon Humane, along with the Lucy Pet Foundation, chartered the flight when they heard the SPCA of Brazoria County (SPCA-BC) in Texas was…
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PetSmart Funds New Second Chance Rescue Vehicle
Pets in Oregon, Washington and California recently received some very good news: a major grant from PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, will fund the purchase a new rescue vehicle designed to bring “second chance” pets to the Oregon Humane for adoption. The $25,000 grant will support the purchase of…
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Still Time to Double Telethon Gifts
The 18th Annual Oregon Humane Telethon broadcast ended on Oct. 5, but there is still time to have your donation doubled. Subaru will double all Telethon gifts, starting Oct. 6 and ending at 11 pm Oct. 8, up to $10,000. Please donate today Telethon viewers were treated to the story of Kenny (see video below), who…
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Oregon Humane Telethon on Oct. 5
The biggest audience watching the Oregon Humane telethon on Oct. 5 may just be … your pets! Cats and dogs and bunnies will be guarding TV remotes on Oct. 5, with one goal in mind: don’t let humans change the channel! The Oregon Humane Telethon is your chance to speak up for those who can’t…
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Photo Contest Winners 2017
Thanks to everyone who entered the 2017 Oregon Humane Fuzzy, Furry, and Feathered Friends Photo Contest. The contest has ended and nearly $15,000 was raised for shelter animals! Congratulations to to Ted Chiochon, Spike Selby, Kalise Rucker for submitting photos that got the most votes in each category. The Oregon Humane Choice award went to…
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Oregon Humane Teams Deploy to Help With Hurricane Irma Relief
Volunteers and employees from Oregon Humane deployed this week to help care for pets displaced by Hurricane Irma. Members of the disaster response teams are trained in emergency shelter operations and in caring pets who are often frightened and fearful after being separated from their homes and families. A three-person team departed Wednesday morning for…
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Texas Dogs Available for Adoption
Boots, an eight-week-old shepherd puppy, was one of five dogs who arrived at Oregon Humane last week from San Antonio, Texas. Boots came to Oregon Humane as part of an ongoing effort to help pets affected by Hurricane Harvey. Although San Antonio is outside the disaster zone, shelters in that city are trying to free…
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Keep Pets Safe During Natural Disasters; Ash Fall Precautions
With today’s news of 80 large fires burning on 2,200 square miles in nine Western states, Oregon Humane encourages pet owners to keep their pets in mind when preparing for disaster or an emergency evacuation. If you must evacuate your home, do not leave your pets behind. If it is unsafe for you to remain, then it…
