Bumble’s journey – from wildfire to forever home. From the moment we met Bumble we knew he was unique. He emerged from the long ride from the shelter in Santa Barbara with Oregon Humane chief operating officer Brian August with a mile-wide smile and eager to greet everyone. Bumble’s connection to the Oregon Humane began […]
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The 300th Passenger Hitches a Ride on the Kitten Caboose
The Kitten Caboose gets kittens off the streets and into forever homes. Since July 2017, local kittens have been hitching a ride to the Oregon Humane on the Kitten Caboose thanks to a new program with Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon, or FCCO. When caregivers bring in litters of feral or stray kittens to FCCO […]
On the Road Again
Second Chance coordinators change gears and hit the road. Saving lives often requires creative thinking and a lot of flexibility. Sometimes it means logging 2,000 miles to transport animals to find their forever homes. For more than 10 years, the Second Chance program has provided a lifeline for overcrowded shelters throughout the West Coast and […]
Blaze Heads Out On the Road
Meet Blaze, a Chihuahua mix who was recently adopted after spending a month learning to overcome his fears thanks to the Behavior team at Oregon Humane. Blaze is now cruising the open road in style with his new person, a long-haul truck driver who traverses the country in a big rig with plenty of room […]
Adopters Wanted for Surrendered Cats
In the last two weeks, an unusually high number of cats have been surrendered to Oregon Humane from the public. Working with individuals in five Oregon counties, Oregon Humane Investigators have received more than 70 pets from owners who were on the verge of not being able to care for their cats. “We were able […]
Cat Adoption Fees Reduced Through Sunday
Faced with a major influx of cats from the public, Oregon Humane is cutting adoption fees by half for all cats six years and older through Sunday, April 30. “If the rainy days and overcast skies are getting you down, it may be time to bring a furry ray of sunshine into your life,” said Sharon […]
Italian Greyhound Adoptions to Begin Jan. 8
The first group of Italian greyhounds relinquished to the Oregon Humane earlier this week from an overwhelmed breeder will be offered for adoption on Friday, Jan. 8. The dogs will be offered for adoption to the public on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning with the opening of the shelter at 10 am. Oregon Humane expects […]
Oregon Humane Celebrates 11,000 Adoptions in 2015
Staff and volunteers at the Oregon Humane today celebrated the 11,000th adoption of 2015. The lucky dog was Beaugard, a two-year-old West Highland terrier who was adopted by Clint Bruton and Tammy Fields of NE Portland. “This is what the holidays are all about,” said Sharon Harmon, Oregon Humane executive director. “Our goal is to […]
