After Cora was found stuck in a pipe and in desperate need of medical care, she was brought to safety at OHS Salem Campus by the construction worker who rescued her. The medical team dove into action, providing lifesaving care that helped her beat incredible odds. She’d been stuck without food or water for days […]
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Larch Creek Fire Disaster Response
One Month Update From their heroic rescue from just outside the encroaching Larch Creek wildfire to their arrival at Oregon Humane Society, the rescued dogs have been lovingly cared for by staff and volunteers—including gentle, thorough grooming to remove the heavy smoke and debris that clung to their fur. Wonderfully, from the group, Lovebug and […]
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 […]
ASPCA is Matching Donations to the New Road Ahead Up to $250,000
The Road to the Finish Line By donating over $2 million already, the ASPCA has supported Oregon Humane Society’s New Road Ahead expansion project since its inception in 2016. We are currently at 98% of our fundraising goal, with just $1 million left to raise to cross the finish line. With the ASPCA’s $250,000 matching […]
OHS Cuts Ribbon on Community Veterinary Hospital
The new hospital will offer expanded veterinary care for Oregon and SW Washington. Oregon Humane Society cut the ribbon to celebrate the official opening of the Community Veterinary Hospital on Thursday and appointments for the public clinic are already being booked up for the first weeks. The project, along with a soon-to-be completed Behavior and […]
Portland and Salem Campuses Assist with Multiple Rescues
OHS Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane Society’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14. First, at the request of Oakridge Police, OHS assisted with a situation involving an overwhelmed breeder. Four OHS transport vehicles traveled to the area to bring 38 […]
$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 […]
Act Now! Matching Challenge Doubles your Gift to the New Road Ahead Expansion Project
Thanks to Hiya and Gary W. Hahn, all gifts and pledges of $5,000 or more to the New Road Ahead will be matched up to $200,000! “A major expansion such as this will serve many animals for a long time to come. It is a chance to do something that will last,” shared Gary. The […]
New Road Ahead Update – interview with KPTV, Dec. 2021
OHS’s New Road Ahead Project update – Dec. 2021 The New Road Ahead includes two new buildings next to the existing shelter and will house a Community Veterinary Hospital, Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and a Behavior and Rescue Center.
Meet Dr. Rachel Warnes
Dr. Rachel Warnes is the first veterinarian to join OHS’ Community Veterinary Hospital Oregon Humane Society has hired the first member of the Community Veterinary Hospital veterinary staff. Dr. Rachel Warnes comes to OHS from Animal Care Centers of New York City where she was the lead veterinarian. In her new role, Dr. Warnes will […]
