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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Running with the Dogs: David Mishler’s Volunteer Q & A
Getting Those Shelter Dog Wiggles Out, One Step at a Time. Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a lot […]
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Play Between Dogs: Does My Dog Enjoy It?
Before introducing your dog to other dogs, ask yourself, “Does my dog really enjoy playing with other dogs?” Play bows (see the picture above). Think of a play bow as […]
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How to Help Animals in Ukraine
Helping Animals and Pet Owners in Ukraine On Tuesday, March 15, OHS Chief Operating Officer Brian August attended a meeting with animal welfare leaders from around the country to get […]
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OHS and Willamette Humane Society Announce Merger
Oregon Humane Society and Willamette Humane Society Come Together to Serve Pets and People in Oregon For decades, Oregon Humane Society (OHS) and Willamette Humane Society (WHS) have provided […]
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Serving Pet Owners in Warm Springs
OHS partners with Fences for Fido and Street Dog Hero to care for pets in Warm Springs. On Feb. 19, eight members of OHS’ medical team and three members of […]
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OHS Expands Access to the Shelter starting Feb. 28
After almost two years of limited access to our shelter, OHS is now open for public walk-through 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Adoptions are still done […]
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A Busy Start to the New Year for Second Chance
The new year is off to a busy start as the Second Chance Program welcomes hundreds of pets in the first month of 2022. Shelters in communities with limited resources […]
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Act Now! Matching Challenge Doubles your Gift to the New Road Ahead Expansion Project
Thanks to Hiya and Gary W. Hahn, all gifts and pledges of $5,000 or more to the New Road Ahead will be matched up to $200,000! “A major expansion such […]
