Can you imagine being locked in a crate, starving, cold and discarded on the side of the road? This is how Buster was found, and help almost came too late. Will you protect those who can’t speak for themselves? When two good Samaritans found Buster, the four-year-old Pomeranian was wasting away in a filthy […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
OHS Receives PetSmart Charities Grant to Help At-Risk Cats
Oregon Humane Society receives first-of-its-kind grant from PetSmart Charities to help save at-risk cats and kittens. Giving pets in need a second chance at a loving home is at the heart of transport programs. Shelters that struggle with too many pets and not enough adopters often partner with organizations like the Oregon Humane Society (OHS) […]
Happy Tails: Pax’s Next Adventure
An active pup finds a life full of adventure Pax was adopted from the Oregon Humane Society in December 2018. Since then, Pax and her adopter Alli have become the ultimate weekend warriors by trail running in the Gorge, the Mt. Hood Wilderness and the coast. Alli shared this adoption update with us: “I settled […]
Don’t let rainy days get you (and your pet) down
With some creativity and a few inexpensive supplies, you can transform a day indoors with your pet to an afternoon of fun. You’re not the only one who gets the winter blues. The cold, dark, rainy weather means more time indoors for you and your pet. And that can get very boring, very fast. When […]
A Meow-zing Evening at the Cat and Kitten Intake Center at OHS
OHS welcomes new transports of cats and kittens thanks to PetSmart Charities grant On a cool Friday evening in mid-September, the staff and volunteers at the OHS Cat and Kitten Intake Center were eagerly awaiting a special group of felines. The arrival of the 40 cats and kittens signaled a new partnership with PetSmart Charities […]
A Day in Whisker Way
How OHS’ Cat Behavior Modification Program saves feline lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to OHS are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from challenging circumstances […]
Tips for a Happy and Healthy Cat
Strengthen your relationship with your cat and reduce unwanted behavior with these tips from OHS’ Behavior Modification (BMOD) experts. Don’t underestimate the power of play. Use wand toys to encourage your cat to play with Daily interactive playtime can boost your shy cat’s confidence, keep your older cat in shape, and prevent unwanted behaviors that stem from […]
Helping Fearful Cats Find Their Purr-fect Home
How OHS’ Behavior Modification Program Is Saving Feline Lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to OHS are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from challenging circumstances […]
Inside the Cat and Kitten Intake Center
In a nondescript building near OHS’s main shelter, something special is taking place. Every Friday evening, dozens of cats and kittens are getting a second chance at a new life. Oregon Humane Society’s Cat and Kitten Intake Center opened in July 2019. The center can accommodate transports of 20 or more cats and kittens that […]
Perpetua Philips: Making a Plan
How thinking about your estate plan now, can save a lot of stress less later Often, young people do not make the effort to get their wishes solidified in writing. Although still a young woman Perpetua, a longtime supporter of OHS, decided to formalize her desire to include a gift to OHS in her will. […]
