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OHS News and Blog

Learn about OHS’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.

  • What’s Next at OHS?

    2022 was an unprecedented year for the Oregon Humane Society thanks to incredible President’s Circle donors like you! This past year, we were able to expand our life-saving services in the mid-Valley and open the brand-new Community Veterinary Hospital, the Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and—as of December 16—the Behavior and Rescue Center! We are deeply…

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  • Dogs & Cats move in to Oregon Humane Society’s Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC)

    In mid-December, a dozen dogs and cats who were part of OHS’ Behavior Modification (BMOD) program made the short journey to their new kennels inside the recently opened Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC). The BRC is part of OHS’ expansion that includes the adjacent Community Veterinary Hospital.  The newly built space offers improved amenities for…

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  • Oregon Humane Society partners with Blanchet House to Help Pets

    Once a month, Dr. Mack makes himself available to consult with pet owners receiving services from Blanchet House. He is available to answer questions and, when needed, facilitate referrals to Oregon Humane Society’s Community Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Mack also distributes necessary supplies including food, collapsible water bowls, harnesses, leashes, and collars. These items are all…

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  • OHS Salem New BottleDrop Program

    It’s never been easier to help OHS shelter pets! We have some exciting news! Effective January 1, 2023, OHS Salem has partnered with BottleDrop Give! BottleDrop partners with 503(c) nonprofits to allow community members to donate their recyclables while supporting OHS Salem’s shelter pets and services. Have questions?

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  • FAQs: Change in Services for Stray Cats from Marion County

    Beginning Nov. 15, 2022, Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus will no longer be able to accept stray cats from Marion County. With this change, OHS will deepen our focus on helping pet owners who are seeking support to keep their cats or need to rehome their cats/kittens. We will also have greater capacity to assist…

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  • What To Do If You Find A Cat

    “Help! I found a cat! What do I do?” Oregon Humane Society(OHS)fields numerous calls like this each week. Many cats that people spot in their neighborhoods aren’t in need of immediate help. Instead, they are pets who spend some or all of their time outdoors. Some may be indoor-only pets who’ve escaped their home and…

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  • OHS Cuts Ribbon on Community Veterinary Hospital

    The new hospital will offer expanded veterinary care for Oregon and SW Washington. Oregon Humane Society cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Community Veterinary Hospital on Thursday and appointments for the public clinic are already being booked up for the first weeks. The project, along with a soon-to-be completed Behavior and…

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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 fostered, and adopted, named Birmie. Birmie was one of 114 cats rescued from a house in Oregon in June of 2015. In my role as…

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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. My name is Perla Ceh-CoCom and I work in the OHS Admissions department as part of our Second Chance team. My job allows me to…

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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 that your beloved family member will be cared for by OHS and placed in a new, loving home.   Murphy was enrolled in OHS’ Friends Forever…

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