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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Walking the Dogs
On any given day at OHS there are anywhere from 75-130 dogs in our kennels, each of whom needs to go outside for exercise, to relieve themselves, and to have a change of scenery. OHS staff and volunteers do a variety of enrichment activities with dogs throughout each day, but we also rely on teams…
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New Year, New Chance at Life
The OHS Investigations team rang in the New Year in Brooks, Oregon by helping five horses who were in great need of assistance. Here is the beginning of their story, which is still unfolding. What should you do if you see an animal in obvious distress? Who should you call, and how will they help?…
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OHS Diamond Collar Awards 2016: Heroic Pets & People
From an Akita who licks away tears to a philanthropist who has made Portland a better place, OHS honors pets and people for heroic acts. The Oregon Humane Society honored four heroes on February 25 for acts of compassion and selflessness that have made our community a better place for pets and people. The 2016…
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A Look Back at 2015: Animal Physical Therapy
OHS staff member Tyler, coordinator of the Animal Physical Therapy program, reflects on how much growth the program experienced in 2015. A Look Back at 2015 At the beginning of the year I knew that it was time to build the program up, so I put down my blowtorch and danced myself right into the…
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Spay & Save Sewing Bee
What could provide more comfort to a kitty recovering from a spay/neuter surgery than a soft, warm blanket hand-crafted by talented volunteer seamstresses? Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty On any given day at Spay & Save, kitties arrive at OHS for their spay/neuter appointments in a variety of contraptions. Spay & Save is a program that…
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Running with Dogs
Ever wanted to take a shelter dog out for a run or a hike? You can, as a member of the OHS Canine Running Team! Members of this team are all dedicated volunteers who complete training at OHS first, in order to keep our canine guests (and themselves) safe. OHS can always use more volunteers…
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Hayward Cats Get a Second Chance
The OHS Second Chance crew provides an update on a recent intake of pets from a shelter in need. Not familiar with Second Chance? Read an introduction here » Second Chances for Pets in Need You’re probably aware of the OHS Second Chance program, which brings dogs to OHS from neighboring shelters in need. But…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service at OHS
Volunteer Candace Bailey helps ensure OHS dogs enjoy a walking trail that is second to none. Tucked away behind the OHS shelter building in NE Portland, our dog-walking path winds through a partially-wooded area where OHS dogs receive daily exercise. To keep this area safe and healthy for all, volunteers from OHS and the community…
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Yes on Endangered Species Measure
A proposed Oregon ballot measure that would outlaw the sale or purchase of animal parts from 12 endangered species has gained the support of OHS. The organizing group, Save Endangered Animals Oregon, hopes to gather enough signatures to place a measure on the November 2016 ballot that would help species threatened by extinction. Ivory products, for…
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Italian Greyhounds Find Homes
A crowd of nearly 40 Italian greyhound fans gathered at the front door of OHS the morning of Jan. 8, eager to get the first chance at adopting one of the dogs relinquished by a local breeder. By the end of the day, all eight Italian greyhounds offered for adoption had found loving homes. OHS…
