OHSTAR Helps Red-Tailed Hawk
Editor’s Note: This past weekend, on June 24, members of the all-volunteer Oregon Humane Technical Animal Rescue team (OHSTAR) responded to a call to help save a red-tailed hawk. The hawk had been observed stuck high up a tall tree in Vancouver. The Audubon Society of Portland was contacted first about this hawk, which is the […]
Owner of Alleged Puppy Mill Charged with Animal Cruelty
The final group of animals forfeited to Oregon Humane after their seizure in Columbia County have been adopted and/or placed with other humane organizations dedicated to finding them the best possible homes. The owner of the seized pets, a Rainier resident, faces multiple felony charges of animal cruelty. Oregon Humane removed more than 100 dogs and […]
Oregon Humane Honors Volunteers for Outstanding Service
Hats Off to Oregon Humane Volunteers The Oregon Humane yesterday honored its dedicated and compassionate volunteers for their work in 2013. Oregon Humane relies on nearly 2,000 volunteers to assist with every aspect of shelter operations, from walking dogs to finding homes for cats to hosting community events. More than two dozen of those volunteers […]
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…
