OHS Portland Campus volunteers recognized for their compassion, and kindness. Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane Society including Kem Sypher, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kem has been a dedicated volunteer for 23 years and is particularly skilled at working with small animals and helping with humane […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
You Help Protect Animals from Cruelty and Neglect.
My name is Veronica Broadley, Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Support Services Manager. And I will never forget California King’s story… On the day our HLE team received a call from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office to support a suspected neglect case in Salem we were already on location assisting with a situation […]
Heroic People and Pets Honored at OHS’ Diamond Collar Awards
Meet the Heroes Oregon Humane Society honored exceptional people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards on Feb. 22, 2023. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness, and vision. This was the first in-person OHS Diamond Collar Awards celebration since February 2020. This year’s winners include a Fences for Fido volunteer-turned-employee who goes […]
Buddha’s Story: How A Community Came Together to Save a Loving Pet
The Day Buddha’s Life was Saved Many people will remember the recent winter storm for the record snowfall, mind-boggling traffic, and bitter cold. But Preston and the staff at OHS’ Community Veterinary Hospital will look back on this time as challenging race to save a dog’s life. Buddha, an otherwise happy and healthy 2-year-old pitbull […]
Friends Forever 2022 – Year of the Cat
In 2022, 11 special pets found new homes thanks to the Friends ForeverTM program. Last year was particularly unique because all the Friends Forever pets were cats. These 11 cats, from six households, were a part of Friends Forever as their previous owner had the forethought to plan for the day when they might not […]
OHS’ Veterinary Social Worker Speaks to Senate in Support of SB496
On January 25, 2023, OHS’ internal Veterinary Social Worker, Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, spoke to the Senate Committee to share OHS’ support of Senate Bill 496. What is SB 496? Senate Bill 496 seeks to amend, “allowable purposes of Emergency Housing Account… to assist pets of individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness.” If passed, […]
What’s Next at OHS?
2022 was an unprecedented year for the Oregon Humane Society thanks to incredible President’s Circle donors like you! This past year, we were able to expand our life-saving services in the mid-Valley and open the brand-new Community Veterinary Hospital, the Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and—as of December 16—the Behavior and Rescue Center! We are deeply […]
2023 Resolutions from the Pets of OHS
A new year offers the chance to set new goals and make resolutions to guide you through the year. Have you made your 2023 resolutions yet? The pets at OHS have made theirs and some of them have agreed to share their new year resolutions with President’s Circle donors like you! Take a look at […]
Dogs & Cats move in to Oregon Humane Society’s Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC)
In mid-December, a dozen dogs and cats who were part of OHS’ Behavior Modification (BMOD) program made the short journey to their new kennels inside the recently opened Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC). The BRC is part of OHS’ expansion that includes the adjacent Community Veterinary Hospital. The newly built space offers improved amenities for […]
Oregon Humane Society partners with Blanchet House to Help Pets
Once a month, Dr. Mack makes himself available to consult with pet owners receiving services from Blanchet House. He is available to answer questions and, when needed, facilitate referrals to Oregon Humane Society’s Community Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Mack also distributes necessary supplies including food, collapsible water bowls, harnesses, leashes, and collars. These items are all […]
