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 OHS Volunteer of the Year. René Pizzo received the honor on March 12 at a special awards ceremony that recognized outstanding Oregon Humane volunteers. Oregon Humane volunteers […]
Tuxedo Cat, Shaggy, Finds New Home After Owner’s Passing
In December 2013, loyal Oregon Humane supporter Susan Powers* was being treated for cancer. Although she was optimistic about her prognosis, she contacted Oregon Humane to make a plan for her two cats. Susan had read about the Oregon Humane Friends Forever™ program, which guarantees the care of pets who survive their owners. Susan included […]
Fear of Thunder or Other Loud Noises
The most common behavior problems associated with fear of loud noises are destruction, escaping, hiding, and shaking. These behaviors can result in physical injury to your dog. Try the tips below and please remember to also talk to your veterinarian. What Can You Do To Help? Create a Safe Place: This must be a safe […]
Adopt ASAP
Adopt ASAP In response to mounting challenges in animal welfare, Oregon Humane joined forces with four local shelters for a major adoption event Oct. 25-27. Working Together to Inspire Adoptions Crunchwrap Supreme – a 4-month-old kitten who was a stray from Polk County. Founded in 2006, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is a working…
Pet Met Baby
“Introducing a new baby to your family pet can be a beautiful thing — the bond that can develop between children and their pets is priceless if it is built on safe practices, mutual respect and love. Pet Meets Baby is a great resource I recommend to my clients, to make sure they know…
2020 Oregon Humane Photo Contest Winners
After a month of fierce competition between 225 adorable entries, the votes are finally in! Sweet pictures flooded in, and resulted in $24,119 in funds raised to help shelter pets. Pets went head-to-head in the Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and even Best Self-Quarantining Pet categories as supporters and fans could cast as […]
Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026
Celebrating Oregon Humane’s incredibly dedicated volunteers Stop by one of our campuses, or any of our events, on a given day and you’re guaranteed to see volunteers scurrying around. Assisting with everything from animal care, to adoptions, to administrative tasks, to events, to fostering animals from their own homes, volunteers are a critical part of…
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 common of these behaviors are: Digging, chewing and scratching at doors or windows in an attempt to escape and reunite with their owners. Howling, barking, […]
Walter’s Wish
Update: Walter was adopted just a few days after his story was shared on social media. Our adopters are truly heroes. Enny specifically wanted to adopt a cat who was having a harder time finding home. When Enny came in on Feb. 20, they sat calmly and quietly with Walter, just letting him be while […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Home-Alone Anxiety
Is it back-to-school blues or separation anxiety? Back to school time can be a big adjustment for your pets. After spending lots of time with the family over the summer, your dog may now be home alone for many hours each day. You can make the transition easier by carving out time in the morning […]
