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

  • Oregon Humane and PAW Team Partner to Provide Spay & Neuter Services

    Access to Veterinary Care for Pets in the Community Experiencing the joy that comes with having a pet in your life should be accessible to everyone. Animals can help reduce stress and produce serotonin, the happy brain chemical. At Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, their goal is to keep people and pets together, no matter…

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  • Honoring Congressman Earl Blumenauer

    Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been a recognizable figure in politics for many years thanks, in part, to his signature bow tie and bicycle-shaped label pin. At Oregon Humane, he is also known for his commitment to animal welfare and his support for several key pieces of legislation, including amendments to the Animal Welfare Act. In…

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  • Oregon Humane Assists with Hurricane Helene Response

    Images of homes being washed away, entire towns submerged in water, and landslides crushing roads were shocking. Recovery from a storm of this magnitude can take months or years. Oregon Humane has a long history of helping communities recover after natural disasters, often in partnership with national organizations like the ASPCA. Oregon Humane responders complete…

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  • Adopt ASAP

    Working Together to Inspire Adoptions Founded in 2006, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP)ย is a working coalition composed of five Portland/Vancouver-area animal shelters and organizations. In addition to Oregon Humane’s Portland and Salem campuses, the partnership includes Cat Adoption Team, Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Multnomah County Animal Services, and Washington County Animal Services.…

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  • Meatball Inspires a Gift to Animals

    Nancy fell madly in love with Meatball the cat the moment she saw him. Meatball had just arrived at Oregon Humane Portland Campus as part of a Second Chance transfer from Klamath Falls. โ€œThe shelter in Klamath Falls named him Meatball, which perfectly fits his personalityโ€, says Nancy. His adorable face won her over, complete…

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  • A Second Chance for Tunnel King

    Working Together to Rescue Animals First established in 1997, Oregon Humane’s Second Chance Program is a collaborative effort with one crucial goal in mind: saving lives. Through the program, Oregon Humane works with more than 90 shelters and rescue groups in Oregon and across the country to transport pets from areas experiencing natural disasters or…

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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 itโ€™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. Sheโ€™d been stuck without food or water for…

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  • Where Thereโ€™s a Will, Thereโ€™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 itโ€™s now cats that have taken up…

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