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  • Victim to Verdict: Fighting Cruelty

    As legal cases involving animal crimes become more complex, the annual Oregon Humane Victim to Verdict conference is an opportunity for attorneys, veterinarians, vet techs, law enforcement officers and animal shelter staff to sharpen their knowledge of the law and bring stronger cases against animal offenders. The fourth annual conference was held recently in Portland…

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  • Oregon Humane Rescues Injured Dog in Santiam Forest

    Dog Survives 200-foot Fall A dog who fell more than 200 feet from a cliff in the Santiam State Forest outside of Silverton was brought to safety this evening by an OHS rescue team. The dog, an 80-lb. Great Dane-Mastiff mix, suffered at least one broken limb but was alert and appeared to be in otherwise good…

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  • 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…

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  • 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,…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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,…

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