You have probably heard that the Oregon Humane Society has its own veterinary medical center, which in itself is pretty big-time, considering that very few animal shelters have hospitals. Need knee surgery? No problem, Spot! Tumor cramping your style? We’ll just snip that out, Mrs. Fluffbottom! Mouth full of rotten teeth? We can solve that, […]
Category: Blog
Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Youth with a Passion for Pets
At OHS, we are fortunate to have a team of dedicated youths (ages 12-17) help all around the shelter. The OHS Youth Volunteer program offers a variety of opportunities, from walking dogs and brushing cats to making buttons and cutting out event flyers. Their help is invaluable, and the youths themselves are exceptional. It’s not […]
Pearl’s Tale: From Stray to Saved
Did you know: 23,574 cats and kittens entered Portland-area shelters in 2010 alone. To help reduce the numbers of homeless cats in our area, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland developed Spay & Save, a free/low-cost spay & neuter program. Since the program began in 2010, Spay & Save partners have completed 60,000 spay/neuter surgeries […]
Spending the Night with OHS Second Chance
Have you heard of the OHS Second Chance program and wondered what, exactly, ‘Second Chance’ means? When OHS has the resources, we offer a second chance to pets at shelters that don’t have the space or the means and need help finding homes. A dedicated Second Chance volunteer shares what a typical transfer night is […]
