Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival
Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing a young child for the same event. Handling your pet’s curiosity, anxiety, and increased insistence […]
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Pica and Coprophagy: Pets who Eat Non-Food Items
Dogs and cats will sometimes eat socks, rocks or other objects, which could result in a variety of problems for both you and your pet. Eating non-food items (pica) can […]
Our Story
Humane, First and Foremost Oregon Humane Society is the largest animal welfare organization in the Northwest, with campuses in Salem and Portland, including a new Community Veterinary Hospital. OHS offers […]
Training in Portland
Our Training Philosophy Our trainers focus on building a strong, healthy bond between pets and people through scientifically-based positive reinforcement methods. We do not use fear or intimidation-based tactics, and […]
Advice from Miss Repecka
Dear Miss Repecka is the Oregon Humane Society’s advice column for kids. Here are all the past questions and answers our knowledgeable chicken has answered. Encourage your kid to ask […]
Training in Salem
Our Training Philosophy Our trainers focus on building a strong, healthy bond between pets and people through scientifically-based positive reinforcement methods. We do not use fear or intimidation-based tactics, and […]
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 […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Solving Litter Box Problems
Cats tend to have surface and location preferences for where, and on what, they like to eliminate. Most cats prefer a loose, sandy substance, which is why they will use […]
A Day in Whisker Way
How OHS’ Cat Behavior Modification Program saves feline lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, […]
FAQs: Change in Services for Stray Cats from Marion County
Beginning Nov. 15, 2022, Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus will no longer be able to accept stray cats from Marion County. With this change, OHS will deepen our focus on […]
