A reminder of the incredible power of pets to bring us together and help us heal Over the last month, Oregon Humane Society has made many changes to operations in response to the global pandemic. As adoptions continue, we’ve taken extensive precautions to keep the public and our staff safe. However, we knew there were […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Getting Pets Ready for Life After Lockdown
“Where did everyone go?” How to prepare pets for life after Stay-At-Home orders are lifted Right now, we are all spending more time with our pets than ever before. Which is great — right now. But, it’s important to remember that we won’t always be living this way. Here are some tips from OHS’ Training […]
Ways You Can Help During COVID-19
Thanks to all who have reached out asking how you can help animals at the Oregon Humane Society. While this is an uncertain time, the need to rescue homeless, neglected and abused pets continues — and they are counting on you more than ever. Here are the best ways you can help shelter pets in […]
Including Your Pets in Disaster Preparedness Plans
How to Prepare for an Emergency or Disaster Oregon Humane Society encourages pet owners to keep their pets in mind when preparing for disaster or an emergency. Having a plan and a kit ready to go will help keep pets safe in a disaster or emergency situation.
DIY: How to Make Fleece Cat Toys
Follow this step-by-step tutorial Feeling crafty? If you find yourself at home without anything to do, make toys for your pets! Follow along with this quick and easy tutorial for fleece cat toys. Don’t have a cat? Contact us to donate your fleece toys to the shelter cats at OHS and receive volunteer hours. Supplies […]
Supporting OHS Supporters
How to help businesses that help OHS The business community has been enormously impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including numerous partners of OHS. The following list is a resource for OHS constituents to help you quickly identify companies that help to sustain OHS, along with information about any adjusted services that they are offering during […]
FAQ: COVID-19 and Your Pet
Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and your pet The outbreak of COVID-19 is causing fear and uncertainty for lots of people, and the constant flood of news can make it hard to distinguish between fact and fiction. There is a threat to companion animal welfare because some people are starting worry that pets could spread […]
OHS Donates PPE to Health Care Workers and First Responders
23,000 N95 masks and Tyvek suits were donated to Providence Health & Services and Clackamas County Emergency Services. In response to the need for personal protective equipment for health care workers and first responders, the Oregon Humane Society has donated 23,000 N95 masks and 100 Tyvek suits. The supplies were originally donated to OHS’s investigations […]
Inside the Shelter: A Day in the Life of Boone
As social distancing affects the world around us, not much has changed for the animals at the Oregon Humane Society. This morning, Boone awoke when a volunteer stepped into his kennel for his morning walk. He can be a little nervous, so they knelt down and coaxed him over by speaking softly and offering treats. […]
A Blind Kitten Gets a Bright Future
It’s heartbreaking to imagine the suffering Ilene went through. But thanks to donors, she got a second chance at life. It was a rainy evening in central California when a good Samaritan heard the faint cries of a kitten. The tiny feline was found stuffed in a bag and tossed in a pile of garbage. […]
