Black and white rabbit getting weighed by Oregon Humane med team

News & Blog

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

  • Top Volunteers of 2014 Honored by OHS

    The Oregon Humane yesterday bestowed honors on a group of outstanding volunteers who helped make every aspect of the shelter’s operation a success. The theme of the event was Oregon Humane Volunteer All-Stars. Volunteers walk dogs, find homes for cats, assist shelter  veterinarians, rescue stranded dogs, and more. Last year, nearly 2,000 people contributed their…

    Read more

  • Rescued Dogs Available for Adoption this Week

    Approximately 20 of the dogs rescued in January from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption this Wednesday, March 4, at the Oregon Humane. Popular Small Breeds The dogs available for adoption include popular small breeds such as pugs, schnauzers and shih tzus. The dogs arrived at Oregon Humane on Jan. 29,…

    Read more

  • Avian Extravaganza

    Join Oregon Humane for  “A Day for the Birds” on Feb. 21. The event will showcase more than 30 birds available for adoption—ranging from songbirds to exotics. Bird lovers will have the opportunity to learn about bird health, breeds, diet, socialization tips, and how to add a feathered friend to the family. Avian experts from…

    Read more

  • Puppy Stolen from Car Recovered

    Portland, OR – A puppy who was brazenly stolen Feb. 8 from a parked car in Northeast Portland has been recovered by OHS and will be reunited with his owner today at Oregon Humane. The puppy, Hercules, was abandoned without warning at Oregon Humane on Feb. 9. An individual brought the puppy to the Oregon Humane reception…

    Read more

  • Rescued Pets Begin New Lives Friday

    Five of the 41 dogs rescued from a breeder in Jackson County will be offered for adoption at Oregon Humane this Friday, Feb. 6. The group includes three Cavalier King Charles spaniels and two shih tzus. The dogs came to Oregon Humane on Jan. 28 as part of a joint rescue operation between Jackson County…

    Read more

  • Doggie Sweethearts Can Say “I Do” on Feb. 15

    Valentine’s Day is not just for people: canine companions can celebrate too! Parents of love-smitten dogs can bring their four-legged friends to Hotel Monaco on Feb. 15 and join their pets in “muttrimony.” The “Doggie I Do” wedding package features a mini-ceremony complete with photography, dog wedding cake,  a wedding reception and more. To make the afternoon complete, Red…

    Read more

  • Oregon Humane Rescues Pets Facing Neglect in Jackson County

    ADOPTION UPDATE, FEB. 4, 2015:  The first five dogs from the rescue will be available for adoption Feb.6. Details here. Major Rescue in Jackson County Jan. 29, 2015: In a joint operation with Jackson County officials, Oregon Humane yesterday rescued a group of 51 dogs, including eight puppies, from a breeder in Applegate who is…

    Read more

  • Forever Friends Baby and Cookie Find a Home

    Finding a home for a “bonded pair” can be challenging, particularly when they are mature dogs like Baby and Cookie. The pair of toy poodles had lived with each other nearly their entire lives, and needed to find a new home where they could continue to live together. At eight and nine years old, respectively,…

    Read more

  • Welcome to Our New Website

    Oregon Humane began the New Year with a new website, featuring more great animal photos than ever before, eye-pleasing graphics, and a navigation system designed to help people find information more quickly. The new site (same URL: www.oregonhumane.org) is compatible with smartphones and tablets, automatically adjusting the display to provide the optimal viewing experience for…

    Read more

  • 2014: Record-Setting Year for Adoptions

    2014 was a record-setting adoption year at Oregon Humane. More cats found homes last year than in any year since the new shelter building opened fourteen years ago, along with the second-highest number of overall adoptions. The adoption goal for 2014 was 11,000 pets, a goal that was me met on Dec.21 when Lucy, a four-month-old…

    Read more