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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Caring For You and Your Pets in Cold Weather
Keep Your Furry Friends Comfortable and Safe Cold Weather Safety Tips for People
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Charitable Checkoff
Tax season is right around the corner and if you’re feeling unsure about what to do with your refund, consider a Charitable Checkoff. How does it work? Funds received through Charitable Checkoff come from taxpayers all across the state. These funds are designated exclusively for OHS programs that provide statewide services such our Humane Law…
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The Art of Doing Nothing
Keeping your dog active and busy can be essential for their physical and emotional health. But, so is teaching them to settle and do nothing.
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OHS Partners with PAW Team
A Paw-sitively Amazing Paw-tnership For the clients of Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, home is where their beloved pet is. Their clients all have a different story to share. Some are unhoused, some live in shelter, while others face financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their companions. But the animals that…
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OHS Photo Calendar Contest 2023
Picture Perfect Thank you to everyone who participated in OHS’ 2023 Photo Calendar Contest. Over 200 photos were entered this year, and they received over 20,000 votes in total! Photos were entered into one of four categories: Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and Best Odd Couple. Friends, family, and fans were encouraged to…
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Canine Respiratory Disease FAQ
What is happening? This summer, a new variation of respiratory disease was identified in several states. In a small percentage of those infected, dogs became severely ill very quickly or were sick for more than a month. While the exact type of bacteria or virus has not been identified, respiratory illnesses are common in dogs…
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How Cotton Got His Fluff Back
Cotton was part of a rescue from an extreme case of animal abuse and neglect here in Jackson County, Oregon. Thanks to a caller who reported the abuse, the Jackson County Animal Services, dedicated OHS staff and volunteers, one special adopter, and many more people, Cotton’s life transformed. Watch his full story below: So many…
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Beagle-Versary: Celebrating One Year of Freedom
Everyone had a howling good time!
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August is Make-a-Will Month
Samantha’s Story: Creating a Better Future for Animals By Samantha Krettler When I moved to Oregon more than 40 years ago, one of my neighbors told me about the incredible work being done at Oregon Humane Society. As an animal lover, I felt called to support their work to help ensure the safety and well-being…
