Croissant’s Story If there’s one thing we know about beagles, it’s that they love to “sing”. So, when the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) contacted OHS for help in a national effort to rescue 4,000 beagles from a breeding lab in Virgina, OHS staff and volunteers readied themselves and our two shelters to […]
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A Journey to a New Home
Chartres’ Story It was one of those unseasonably hot spring days when I loaded up the Oregon Humane Society van with enough kennels and supplies to make a big rescue. My name is Perla Ceh-CoCom and I work in the OHS Admissions department as part of our Second Chance team. My job allows me to […]
Malamute 101
Get to know this beautiful breed by reviewing this information compiled by our adoption specialists and behavior experts. Malamutes may look like gigantic, fluffy huskies, but they are their own breed with specialized traits and needs. As with any breed, it is important to learn about malamutes and their traits before bringing one home. Malamutes […]
The Cattery Crew: Q&A with Nancy Judy
Volunteering as a Cattery Animal Care Technician Assistant is the Cats Meow! Snuggles, feeding, socializing and much more! Our cattery crew volunteers are there to support our feline friends daily. This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we chatted with Cattery Animal Care Technician Asssitant, Nancy Judy to talk about her variety of experiences […]
Pandora’s Perfect Match
Beautiful and full of energy, Pandora finally finds her forever home. Pandora arrived at Oregon Humane Society from Eastern Oregon in early February, weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic affected Oregon. Her endless energy and extraordinary prey drive meant she needed a special home. Shelter life was difficult for her. Volunteers took her on extra walks, […]
Oregon Humane Society Marks Final Adoption of the Decade
A shy Chihuahua helps OHS celebrate a milestone. On Dec. 31, 2019, the Oregon Humane Society celebrated a decade of happy tails, four-legged best friends, and making families complete. As the year came to a close, the shelter also marked a huge milestone. Since 2010, OHS has adopted more than 11,000 pets each year and […]
OHS offers adoption special to finish record-breaking year
Adoption special at the Oregon Humane Society aims to find every pet at the shelter a new home by the New Year. In an effort to find loving homes for every pet at the shelter by the end of 2018, the Oregon Humane Society is offering an adoption special, Thursday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. […]
Teamwork Saves 18 Cats and Kittens Facing Homelessness
OHS helps take in 16 cats and kittens from local family facing eviction “Out by midnight” was the message on the eviction notice. This news sent a Beaverton family scrambling to find a shelter or rescue that would take their 11 adult cats and 7 kittens. It’s hard to imagine the stress this family must […]
OHS Partners with Klamath Falls to Help Pets
Thanks to supporters like you, OHS has become a leader in assisting pets in need of rescue. And through our Second Chance Program, we bring thousands of pets each year from more than 90 other shelters struggling with too many pets and not enough adopters. We also find adopters for more than 11,000 pets each […]
Rescued Cats Need Homes: Adoption Fees Minimized
With the arrival earlier this week of 95 cats rescued from Klamath County, the Oregon Humane Society is offering the lowest prices of the year to help find homes for cats and make more space available for the rescued felines. Full story of rescue here » Adoption Fees Reduced Adoption fees for all adult cats […]
