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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The Rewards of Patience
Two OHS volunteers share their story of adopting an adult cat who needed some time to settle in and show her true purrsonality. Patience has its rewards! I first saw […]
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Pokemon GO at OHS
The game for mobile smartphones, Pokémon GO, is making waves all over – including OHS and other animal shelters! You may have seen information about a shelter in Muncie, Indiana […]
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Birds Rescued by OHS from Terrible Conditions
In one of the largest animal rescues in Oregon history, the Oregon Humane Society yesterday seized 245 pet birds, including many exotic species, from a Damascus resident under investigation for […]
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Oregon City Man Convicted of Neglect
An Oregon City man was convicted of animal neglect this week after OHS investigators responded to a report of a cat that was near death. The cat, Midnight, had sustained […]
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A Dog’s Day at Work
Did you know that OHS Humane Educators visit local classrooms—often with a canine work partner? Follow along with one of the canines as she goes about a day on the job, teaching students […]
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OHS Honored for Ethical Practices
OHS has been honored for achieving excellence in ethical business practices in the workplace, the environment and the community. OHS received the Oregon Ethics in Business Award in the nonprofit […]
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Supreme Court Victory for Pets
An emaciated dog named Juno, rescued by OHS six years ago, has helped achieve a major legal victory for animal advocates in Oregon. A June 16 ruling by the Oregon […]
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OHS Gets Top Charity Ranking
New rankings by the nation’s premier charity watchdog group put the Oregon Humane Society at the top of the list. OHS was awarded a coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, […]
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Little Dogs Reunion
The little dogs were large and in charge on Sunday, May 29, when they and their families attended the Rainier/Columbia County Rescue Little Dogs reunion at OHS. Five dogs from […]
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Animals Rescued at Silver Falls State Park
OHS Cares for 14 Significantly Underweight Pets Rescued from RV OHS is now caring for 14 pets rescued from a recreational vehicle at Silver Falls State Park. Responding to a […]
