Oregon Humane Team Helps Pets Displaced by Camp Fire

Oregon Humane disaster responders care for pets and reunite families Since the Camp Fire ravaged the town of Paradise, California, the Oregon Humane has been in contact with local shelters and organizations offering assistance. On November 28, four Oregon Humane disaster responders deployed to help pets displaced by the fire. Before arriving, Oregon Humane coordinated […]

A Tiny Chihuahua with a Huge Will to Survive

Have you ever heard the term โ€œmegaesophagus?โ€ Itโ€™s not the name of a Muppet or a rare dinosaur, but a serious condition that can affect dogs, cats, horses and even humans. Recently, a tiny Chihuahua mix puppy diagnosed with this condition needed help, and Oregon Humane was able to step up. In early June, Oregon […]

Oregon Humane Fundraising Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in helping animals in need by supporting Oregon Humane! Please review the following guidelines before planning your fundraising event to benefit Oregon Humane. Once you complete the agreement below and click โ€œSubmit,โ€ you will be redirected to the Oregon Humane Fundraising Toolkit. Oregon Humane Fundraising Event Guidelines Events must be…

Vote for Us as Best of Portland!

Oregon Humane is Nominated in Two Categories We are honored to have been nominated in two categories for Willamette Weekโ€™s Best of Portland, a readerโ€™s poll that features our communityโ€™s favorite businesses and individuals. Best Community Animal Rescue Best Veterinary Practice Oregon Humane has been nominated for Best Community Animal Rescue, and our Community Veterinary Hospital…

A Lifeline for Cats

Continued Growth in Oregon Humaneโ€™s Cat Behavior Program Oregon Humaneโ€™s Behavior Modification Program is a lifeline for cats with the most intense behavior needs. These felines typically have no other options or path to adoption due to their fear, trauma, lack of socialization, or inappropriate behavior. In 2025, the Feline Behavior Modification team worked with 99 shy…

Bone Appetit Week 2026

Bone Appรฉtit Week a benefit for Oregon Humane Monday, April 27 โ€“ Sunday, May 3

Corporate Engagement

Corporate Engagement  Unleash team spirit, boost employee morale, promote wellness, and help animals in need. Oregon Humane offers a variety of options for team-based activities at our shelters, in your workplace, and beyond! Team Building with Oregon Humane We know you have a lot of great options when searching for opportunities to engage your team…

Community Fundraiser Request

Community Fundraiser Request Thank you for planning an event to help animals at Oregon Humane! Please complete the fields below to let us know the details of your event and in what ways (if any) youโ€™d like Oregon Humane to be involved.

Inside a Second Chance Transport

Inside a Second Chance Transport Meet Chloe House, Second Chance Coordinatorย  My name is Chloe House, and I am a Second Chance Coordinator at Oregon Humaneโ€™s Portland Campus.  My primary role is coordinating transfers to help shelters reduce their population and bring pets to Oregon Humane for adoption. In 2024, our team helped give over…

Celebrating 36 Years of Service

Thanks to Gary Kish, Oregon Humane Vice President of Planned Giving & Strategic Initiatives Lives Saved Because of Funds Raised Animal welfare has changed dramatically since 1989, and Oregon Humane has been at the forefront of this transformation. Every step forward for animals has had one thing in commonโ€”the funding to make it happen. Oregon…