Home Is Where the Pets Are
Bill & Roberta Ramirez: Friends Forever Story By Kristin Anderson For Bill and Roberta Ramirez, “home” is not a static place—home is where their pets are. Bill and Roberta spent […]
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Dog Meets Baby
Why should you prepare your dog for your new baby? From your dog’s point of view, a baby is a strange creature. It screams and thrashes, coos and gurgles. It […]
Our Favorite Adoptions of 2021
Every time a shelter pet goes to a new, loving home it’s a cause for celebration at OHS. But there are some adoption stories that hold a special place in […]
Ringworm FAQ
What you need to know about ringworm Frequently asked questions If you have ever walked barefoot in a gym, been around horses or played in the dirt when you were […]
Home Alone Anxiety
Typically, dogs with home alone anxiety have the anxiety response during the owner’s preparations for leaving and/or within a short time (0-30 minutes) after their owners leave them. The most […]
From Derelict House to OHS Hospital: 20 Cats Rescued
An elderly couple in Portland’s St. John’s neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief last Friday when OHS removed 20 cats and kittens from their home and brought them to OHS for […]
Top Volunteers of 2016 Honored for Helping Pets at OHS
We’re Wild About Our Volunteers An Oregon City woman who volunteered more than 400 hours of her time in 2016 to help animals rescued from neglect has been named the […]
Solving Barking Problems
First, let’s find out when, for how long and why your dog barks. If the barking happens when you aren’t at home, you may need to ask your neighbors, walk […]
“Help! My Dog Doesn’t Listen.”
Did you know that the Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus has a behavior hotline? Call (503) 585-5900, extension 318. You can also send us a direct message. Contrary to popular […]
Understanding Feline Idiopathic Cystitis
What you need to know about caring for a cat with Feline Idiopathic Cystitis. Change can be hard for everyone – and cats are no exception. Their stoic nature may […]
