How adoption by appointment has helped thousands of pets find a loving home In March 2020, OHS had to quickly adjust almost every aspect of operations to continue to help the pets and people of the community. One of the biggest changes was the adoption process. Instead of browsing through the shelter and waiting to […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Hello, It’s OHS Calling
A Call to Be More Humane We know you love animals as much as we do. Perhaps you have recently adopted or have been a supporter of OHS for years? Next time your phone rings, it could be OHS calling with an invitation to be part of our PAWS program. We are working with our […]
Our Favorite Adoptions of 2021
Every time a shelter pet goes to a new, loving home it’s a cause for celebration at OHS. But there are some adoption stories that hold a special place in our hearts. Walter Walter, a senior cat, was sick and wandering the streets of LaGrande when he was rescued. He was transferred to OHS for […]
Help for Reactive Rovers
Leash reactivity is one of the most common behaviors in dogs but OHS has tips and classes to help. Many dogs bark when they see other dogs out on a walk, out of the window or along the fence line. But, just because it’s natural behavior, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try to help your […]
A Commitment to Our Beloved Pets
This holiday season, there are some special pets who are settling into their new home thanks to the Friends Forever program. These pets were enrolled in Oregon Humane Society’s Friends ForeverTM program after their owners included OHS in their estate plans. Planning for the care of pets if they outlive us can be an emotional […]
The Power of Connection: Duke’s Story
The end of 2020 was the start of a new beginning for Duke. In December, Duke was sick, emaciated and unable to walk. But a good Samaritan took him to Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital for critical care. He was then transferred to Multnomah County Animal Services since he was considered a stray. On […]
The Purr-fect Ring Bearer
Oliver Nacho charms guests at his adopter’s wedding It’s not every day that you see a cat playing the role of a ring bearer in a wedding. But Oliver Nacho is no ordinary cat. He came to OHS in 2018 and had trouble finding the right match. Many prospective adopters were deterred by his special […]
OHS Hires First Veterinary Social Worker
Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, joins OHS with a focus on caring for the people who care for pets. A First for OHS It’s been almost 20 years since the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Social Work established the country’s first veterinary social work program. Since that time, the specialty has […]
Giving Back on #GivingTuesday
More than 6,000 pounds of pet food distributed on OHS Community Resource Day. #GivingTuesday is all about generosity, compassion and supporting organizations and programs that serve the community. At the heart of Oregon Humane Society’s mission to create a More Humane Society is preserving the animal-human bond. Since the beginning of the pandemic, keeping that […]
A Home for the Hollie-Days
Hollie’s story is both extraordinarily painful and hopeful. When you first meet Hollie, it’s hard to imagine how different she once looked. She was rescued in Southern Oregon, severely emaciated and missing most of her hair. An unusual injury on the side of her face added to the mystery of Hollie’s past. Hollie was […]
