OHS News and Blog
Learn about OHS’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.
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Protecting Animals: Justice for Bella
A former legal intern recounts his experience working with the Investigations Department at OHS. Contributed by John Hopkinson, Investigations Program Assistant. On an average Saturday, around 700 people walk through the […]
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OHS Medical Director Honored by OSU
Oregon State University (OSU) will honor Dr. Kris Otteman, OHS Shelter Medicine Director, this month with a special award that recognizes OSU alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professions and […]
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Fur Fest: Youth Volunteer Appreciation
How do you thank OHS Youth Volunteers for their thousands of hours of service at the shelter throughout the year? You throw them a party where they get to mingle […]
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Cats from Louisiana Floods Come to Oregon
Thirty-one cats and kittens from flood-ravaged Louisiana arrived at the Oregon Humane Society yesterday to get a second chance at life. The first of the newly arrived cats are expected […]
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Get the Whole Kitty & Kaboodle Fixed for Free
Fix Every Cat in your Home for FREE This September 19-23, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is offering a major spay/neuter special for felines. This deal is offered through […]
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Behind the Scenes with Second Chance
Follow along with an OHS volunteer as she welcomes Mr. Beefy, a Boston terrier mix, to OHS as part of a recent Second Chance transfer from a shelter in need of […]
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Babu’s Big Adventure
OHS found homes for more than 5,500 cats last year, but not all of them had an easy time adjusting to their stay at OHS. We work hard to make […]
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Loss of Two Legs Does Not Slow Dog with Huge Heart
Life-Saving Surgery Gives Dog a Second Chance “Miracle dog” is not a term to use lightly, but it just may apply to a tiny Chihuahua named Eevee. If it weren’t […]
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Meet the Dog Path Crew!
Candace and Bill Bailey are two exceptional OHS volunteers who donate many hours of their time each month to helping the shelter animals. One of their many contributions is starting […]
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Nearly 40 Cats Come to OHS from a West Linn Home
Answering a call for help, OHS yesterday welcomed 39 cats from a hospitalized West Linn resident who can longer care for the pets. The unexpected arrival of so many cats […]
