Construction Begins, Buildings Take Shape OHS’s New Road Ahead expansion project has made great progress since construction began earlier this summer. The project includes two new buildings next to OHS’s Ernest C. Swigert Animal Shelter that will house a Behavior Rehabilitation and Rescue Center, Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and a Community Teaching Hospital. To date, the […]
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New Road Ahead Groundbreaking
OHS Breaks Ground on Biggest Expansion Project in its History OHS held a groundbreaking ceremony on June 16 to mark the beginning of construction of the New Road Ahead, the most ambitious expansion of programs and services in its 153-year history. The New Road Ahead includes the construction of two new buildings next to OHS’s […]
ASPCA Provides Grant for New Road Ahead
ASPCA has provided $1.75 million in grant funding to support construction of two new innovative facilities. OHS has announced a groundbreaking New Road Ahead project to improve the lives of vulnerable animals and further support under-resourced pet owners in Oregon. The project, which is made possible in part thanks to a total of $1.75 million […]
Fiona’s Story: Keeping Pets and Families Together
Accidents happen every day. We do everything we can think of to prepare, but one single moment can change everything. Fiona, a four-month-old Border collie, jumped off the couch. She was ready to play, get a treat, or to run to greet her favorite person. She’d made the 18-inch leap hundreds of times and she […]
Gypsum’s Story: Caring for Rescued Pets
An elderly couple in Portland’s St. John’s neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief when OHS removed 20 cats and kittens from their home and brought them to the shelter for medical care and eventual adoption. What started with just a few cats many years ago turned into a large colony of cats as the felines […]
Popcorn’s Story: Caring for Rescued Pets
When Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida Panhandle, Panama City and Mexico Beach suffered catastrophic damage. As rescue and recovery began, the storm’s effect on animals became clear. Innovative solutions would be necessary to save lives and help pet owners in need. A national effort began to empty the nearby Florida shelters that were not […]
Ziggy’s Story: Prevent and Prosecute Animal Cruelty
When Ziggy arrived at OHS, he was clinging to life. He was emaciated, lethargic and unable to stand. The only movement he was able to make was a soft blink with his eyes. Ziggy’s owner brought him to OHS seeking emergency help, but something didn’t seem right. The OHS Humane Law Enforcement team was alerted, […]
