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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What to Do if You Find a Cat or Kitten
So, what can I do when I find a cat? Assess the situation. When intervention is necessary. What about kittens? We understand the instinct to want to swoop in and rescue a tiny kitten. Best Friends Animal Society and many other national animal welfare organizations report that neonatal kittens are better off outdoors with their…
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OHS’ Renovated Cattery Reopens to the Public
We redesigned the space by splitting our colony rooms in half, allowing flexibility for long term cats, bonded pairs, and litters of kittens. These adaptable spaces can either be divided or left open, giving us lots of housing options for adoptable cats. We have also framed out space for future cat condos, which are slated…
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OHS Partners with ASPCA to Fly 60+ Puppies to Safety
Late Thursday, April 20, 2023, Oregon Humane Society received over 60 puppies through our Second Chance program. One of our second chance partners is the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). When the ASPCA’s Animal Relocation Program called upon OHS to take in 62 puppies and one mama dog from…
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Top Volunteers for 2022 Honored
OHS Portland Campus volunteers recognized for their compassion, and kindness. Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane Society including Kem Sypher, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kem has been a dedicated volunteer for 23 years and is particularly skilled at working with small animals and helping with humane…
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Friends Forever 2022 – Year of the Cat
In 2022, 11 special pets found new homes thanks to the Friends ForeverTM program. Last year was particularly unique because all the Friends Forever pets were cats. These 11 cats, from six households, were a part of Friends Forever as their previous owner had the forethought to plan for the day when they might not…
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OHS’ Veterinary Social Worker Speaks to Senate in Support of SB496
On January 25, 2023, OHS’ internal Veterinary Social Worker, Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, spoke to the Senate Committee to share OHS’ support of Senate Bill 496. What is SB 496? Senate Bill 496 seeks to amend, “allowable purposes of Emergency Housing Account… to assist pets of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.” If passed,…
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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?
