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Building a Relationship After Falling in Love
The First 3 Days Early days are full of big changes for you and your new friend, so it’s normal for both of you to feel overwhelmed. In the first three days, Oregon Humane experts advise keeping everything calm and quiet.Keep the leash on your new dog to prevent them from jumping on everything in
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Get to Know Oregon Humane and Our Impact in the Mid-Valley
These are challenging times in animal welfare – the need is everywhere. But there is power in our collective compassion. When organizations work together, we can accomplish so much more. Even when we disagree, we all have a shared goal of saving lives, and improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.
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Fostering the Journey Home
After Cora was found stuck in a pipe and in desperate need of medical care, she was brought to safety at Oregon Humane Salem Campus by the construction worker who rescued her. The medical team dove into action, providing lifesaving care that helped her beat incredible odds. She’d been stuck without food or water for
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Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
My love for animals was first established way back in 1956 with our family dog, whose gentle affection showed me early on just how powerful the connection with our pets can be. My name is Paul Manka and today my love for animals is stronger than ever, although it’s now cats that have taken up
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Larch Creek Fire Disaster Response
One Month Update From their heroic rescue from just outside the encroaching Larch Creek wildfire to their arrival at Oregon Humane, the rescued dogs have been lovingly cared for by staff and volunteers—including gentle, thorough grooming to remove the heavy smoke and debris that clung to their fur. Wonderfully, from the group, Lovebug and Tunnel
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Olympic Athlete Meets a Champion Companion
Two-time gold medalist, Ryan Crouser, is officially headed for Paris to compete in the 2024 summer Olympics—in hopes of becoming the first shot-put athlete ever to win three consecutive gold medals. Ryan is no stranger to the hard work and dedication it takes to qualify for the Olympics and credits his loyal dog for supporting
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Fourth of July and Lost Pets
Safety First The Fourth of July, and the days leading up to and following, can be scary and traumatic for our pets. While people may be celebrating, our pets don’t understand the loud noises and booming explosions that often blanket our neighborhoods. Preparation is key to protecting our pets on the Fourth, and through the
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What to Do with Exuberant Dogs
At Oregon Humane’s Behavior and Rescue Center, small team of Certified Behavior Modification Trainers and volunteers are working with the most fearful and shy dogs (and cats) that come to Oregon Humane, helping them learn the skills and confidence needed to find their special new homes. This includes dogs like Edgar, a young, exuberant lab
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The Gift That Pays You Back
My name is Al Didier and I am a fellow animal lover like you. In the 40 years my partner Sherry Holley and I have been together, we’ve deeply loved and cared for 16 wonderful cats. It would be an understatement to say we are cat people! And our love for cats extends beyond just
