Oregon Humane Takes in 17 Dogs from Klamath County Neglect Case
Dogs from Klamath County neglect case transferred to Oregon Humane for ongoing care On Monday, June 18, the Oregon Humane took in 17 dogs from an ongoing animal neglect case in Southern Oregon. Klamath County Animal Control have been caring for the dogs and reached out to Oregon Humane for assistance. Work began late last […]
Oregon Humane Rescues 11 Dogs; Owner Cited for Neglect
Oregon Humane investigators rescued 11 dogs this week from a property in Veneta, Oregon, and cited an individual with animal neglect. Authorities reported that there were no clean areas of the home where dogs were living, that accumulated animal feces was several inches thick in some areas and that the smell of ammonia from animal […]
Supreme Court Victory for Pets
An emaciated dog named Juno, rescued by Oregon Humane six years ago, has helped achieve a major legal victory for animal advocates in Oregon. A June 16 ruling by the Oregon Supreme Court (read the ruling here) turned aside the owner’s attempt to suppress a blood sample taken by Oregon Humane. The owner argued that […]
Connecting with Pet Owners in Our Community
Compassion on Line One Oregon Humane is most known for adoptions, but we’re also here for pet owners every step of the way—offering medical care, behavior training, a pet food bank and social services, and when the heartbreaking day comes, end of life services. Our Community Resource Center is at the heart of these crossroad moments, receiving all incoming calls and…
Oregon Humane Assists with Hurricane Helene Response
Oregon Humane Assists with Hurricane Helene Response Images of homes being washed away, entire towns submerged in water, and landslides crushing roads were shocking. Recovery from a storm of this magnitude can take months or years. Oregon Humane has a long history of helping communities recover after natural disasters, often in partnership with national organizations…
A Second Chance for Tunnel King
Providing Disaster Response and Recovery for Animals in Crisis One of more than a dozen dogs evacuated from an active wildfire zone in Wasco County, Tunnel King was truly given a second chance when he and the others arrived at Oregon Humane in August. You can make a difference for more pets like Tunnel King…
Living with a Deaf Dog
Living with and training a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Set realistic expectations, be patient, and always remember to celebrate victories – no matter how small. Helpful Tips Deaf dogs may bark a little louder than other dogs, since they cannot hear themselves. They just bark the only way they know how, which is […]
Teaching Bite Inhibition and Dealing with Rough Puppy Play
Puppies bite everything. They bite things that move, things that don’t move, each other, your hands…everything! This is normal and it is an important part of their development. When puppies play, they learn from their playmates’ yelps and body language when a bite is too hard. Over time, a puppy figures out how to use her […]
Children and Dogs: Important Information for Parents
Living with a pet can be beneficial to children. Pets can enhance a child’s self-esteem, teach them responsibility, and help them to learn empathy; however, children and dogs may not automatically start off with a wonderful relationship. Parents must teach the dog and the child acceptable limits of behavior in order to make interactions pleasant […]
