OHS volunteers recognized for their compassion and kindness Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane Society including Debbie Chain, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Debbie has been a dedicated volunteer for 21 years and is particularly skilled at working with dogs with special behavioral needs. In 2020 and […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
Sunny Days for Uma
My name is Tyler Jeffe, and I work with the Animal Care team at Oregon Humane Society. I spend my days caring for and preparing pets to go home with their future families. Exercising the animals, keeping kennels clean and comfortable, and administering medication are just some of my daily tasks. I’ve also fostered more […]
OHS Assists Multnomah County Animal Services
OHS has a long history of working with Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), and this month we’ve stepped up our efforts. Animal shelters across the country are experiencing short staffing and delays filling open positions. These challenges have been affecting MCAS resulting in a staffing crisis, so they turned to OHS for help. Since May […]
The Race to Save King Kong
King King arrived at Willamette Humane Society with a desperate plea to save his life. Like many animals that come to a shelter, King Kong arrived in a time of need. Left on the doorstep of the Willamette Humane Society (WHS) in Salem with a note attached to his carrier, King Kong had a life-threatening […]
$200,000 Matching Challenge!
Join us in finishing the New Road Ahead Campaign for pets like Sheila. Like many animals, we didn’t know much about Sheila’s history prior to her arrival at Oregon Humane Society from a shelter in New Mexico. All we knew for sure is that she had a smile that could melt your heart! We soon […]
5 Ways You Can Participate in Doggie Dash 2022
This year, there are so many different ways you can participate in Doggie Dash and make a difference for animals. Doggie Dash is so much more than a walk. It’s a celebration of this community’s love for animals and Oregon Humane Society’s largest fundraiser for shelter pets in need. After two years of virtual […]
Volunteering is Self-Care: Q&A with Laura Horon
Helping Animals and Your Soul Love cats, dogs, rabbits or all of the above? Or maybe you have a specialized skill that might come in handy at OHS? That’s what Laura Horon did. Her volunteer journey began with her love of animals and turned into using her professional experience to help OHS. She is […]
The Cattery Crew: Q&A with Nancy Judy
Volunteering as a Cattery Animal Care Technician Assistant is the Cats Meow! Snuggles, feeding, socializing and much more! Our cattery crew volunteers are there to support our feline friends daily. This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we chatted with Cattery Animal Care Technician Asssitant, Nancy Judy to talk about her variety of experiences […]
Kids are the Future: Q & A with Youth Volunteers
Spending Quality Time with Animals and Making New Friends Along the Way The OHS Youth Volunteers range from 12 to 17 years old. A volunteer shift can look like everything from helping a shy dog feel a little bit more comfortable to mentoring other volunteers and training them on the day to day tasks. […]
Running with the Dogs: David Mishler’s Volunteer Q & A
Getting Those Shelter Dog Wiggles Out, One Step at a Time. Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a lot of exercise. This where superstar volunteers shine! This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we sat down with Running Team Volunteer, David Mishler to talk […]
