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OHS News and Blog

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  • How a Special Cat Inspired a Legacy Gift

    By Carol Christensen I have been an Oregon Humane Society foster parent, volunteer, and donor for many years. I want to tell you about a very special cat that I […]

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  • A Journey to a New Home

    Chartres’ Story It was one of those unseasonably hot spring days when I loaded up the Oregon Humane Society van with enough kennels and supplies to make a big rescue. […]

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  • Peace of Mind for Pets: Friends Forever Program

    Secure Your Pet’s Future Planning for the care of our pets if they outlive us can be an emotional process. But the Friends Forever program provides peace of mind knowing […]

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  • Autumn with the Animals of OHS

    Autumn has arrived! That means it’s time for some of our most beloved Pacific Northwest traditions: watching the swifts migrate at Chapman Elementary School, apple-picking in the Willamette Valley, and […]

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  • Salem Campus Responds to Urgent Need to Help 87 Cats

    Teams from Portland and Salem work together to provide immediate care to at-risk felines. The call came into OHS’ Humane Law Enforcement team while they were out assisting with another […]

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  • “Help! My Dog Doesn’t Listen.”

    Did you know that the Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus has a behavior hotline? Call (503) 585-5900, extension 318. You can also send us a direct message. Contrary to popular […]

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  • Malamute 101

    Get to know this beautiful breed by reviewing this information compiled by our adoption specialists and behavior experts. Malamutes may look like gigantic, fluffy huskies, but they are their own […]

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  • Portland and Salem Campuses Assist with Multiple Rescues

    OHS Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane Society’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14. First, at […]

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  • OHS Thrift Store

    OHS Merger Update We love the OHS Thrift Store as much as you do, and we’re thrilled to announce that it will stay open at its current location in downtown […]

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  • Wildfire Information and Resources

    As wildfires affect many communities around our state, here are some important reminders and resources. We will continue to keep this page updated as conditions change. Be Prepared Sign up […]

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