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Live Cooking Demonstrations at Doggie Dash
Join us at Doggie Dash on May 13, as Oregon Humane welcomes Fabiola Donnelly of AM Northwest to the event. She will be demonstrating healthy recipes live at the Healthy Eats Pavilion on the western side of the pet festival at Waterfront Park. Have you joined Oregon Humane for the annual Doggie Dash fun run/walk in years past?…
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Oregon Humane Treats Rescued Dogs from Washington
A group of dogs rescued from terrible conditions in Stevens County, Washington are now getting the medical care they need at Oregon Humane. One dog, named Love, arrived with severe lacerations on her neck and torso and was in surgery today in the Oregon Humane Holman Medical Center. Oregon Humane medical and behavior teams are…
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Legislative Update: Four Bills Pass House
Good news for animal advocates: progress has been made this month toward better protections for animals in Oregon. On May 4, four bills supported by Oregon Humane passed the House of Representatives, two with a unanimous Yes vote. This means all four will continue on for consideration by the state Senate. The two bills that passed…
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Adopters Wanted for Surrendered Cats
In the last two weeks, an unusually high number of cats have been surrendered to Oregon Humane from the public. Working with individuals in five Oregon counties, Oregon Humane Investigators have received more than 70 pets from owners who were on the verge of not being able to care for their cats. “We were able…
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Late Night Adventures with Second Chance
You never know what’s going to happen at a Second Chance intake. Last night, the large truck carrying 52 dogs from California shelters broke down on I-5 northbound, just south of Eugene, and had to be towed all the way to an auto yard in Portland. Meanwhile, staff and volunteers sprang into action to organize a…
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This Special Agent is Dashing for Pets
Oregon Humane Humane Special Agent Austin Wallace (pictured) will be joining thousands of Dashers on May 13. Look for the Oregon Humane Investigations truck at Waterfront Park and you’ll find Wallace standing next to it, chatting with Dashers and answering questions about his work. “I look forward to Doggie Dash every year,” said Wallace. “I…
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Earth Day 2017 at OHS
On Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, Oregon Humane welcomed volunteers from US Bank and SOLVE for some special Earth Day projects. Group volunteers like these make a major difference for the shelter by helping to maintain the dog-walking path and natural area behind the shelter building on NE Columbia Blvd. A total of 36 volunteers…
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Cat Adoption Fees Reduced Through Sunday
Faced with a major influx of cats from the public, Oregon Humane is cutting adoption fees by half for all cats six years and older through Sunday, April 30. “If the rainy days and overcast skies are getting you down, it may be time to bring a furry ray of sunshine into your life,” said Sharon…
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Oregon Humane Veterinarian: I’m Dashing to Heal Pets
Dr. Kris Otteman will be at the Doggie Dash starting line on May 13 because she knows first-hand about helping animals. Dr. Otteman heads the Oregon Humane medical team, which relies entirely on donations to help more than 12,000 animals each year. Dr. Otteman was a key figure in the launch of the Oregon Humane…
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Petco Invests in Helping Abused and Neglected Pets
OHS has received a $200,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to enhance an emergency animal shelter used to help pets rescued from abuse and neglect. “This grant is an important step forward for animals,” said Sharon Harmon, Oregon Humane chief executive officer. “Pets who are rescued from neglectful conditions have special needs, and this facility will…
