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 […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
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 […]
