An old, overweight Chihuahua with a long tongue that draped out of the side of her mouth was the last pet on the request list. As the OHS Second Chance […]
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Radar and Tina Find Their Way Home
A Special Pair of Dogs Find Their Forever Home The two dogs were a bit of an odd couple, but they had a unique bond that was evident as soon […]
Applications Open for 2019 Rose Festival Canine Court
Is your dog royalty? Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are invited to apply for the 2019 Portland Rose Festival Canine Court. Six dogs will be honored as the […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: The Secrets of Loose-Leash Walking
Teaching our dog to walk on a loose leash can be challenging, both for us and our dogs. But it can also be very rewarding. Loose-leash walking may take longer […]
Meet OHS Volunteer Margaret Spear
In the dark hours of the morning, OHS volunteer Margaret Spear is already hard at work. With more than 2,500 regular program volunteers at the Oregon Humane Society, it’s not […]
Schumer Learns to Trust Again
OHS Behavior Team works with a cat from a hoarding situation and helps her prepare for home life. Schumer came to OHS from a hoarding case. When she arrived, she […]
Tanya’s Training Tips: Ramp Up Your Dog’s Routine
April is Canine Fitness Month. Ramp up your dog’s routine with these great ideas from the OHS Training & Behavior team. Walks, runs, swims and play time with you can […]
A Deaf Dog Finds His Helper
Radar and Tina find their second chance, and their purpose, with each other. In a busy shelter environment, dogs sometimes turn to each other for comfort and companionship. They may […]
Top Volunteers of 2018 Honored for Helping Pets at OHS
OHS volunteers recognized for their compassion and kindness Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane Society including Roger Price who was the recipient of […]
Logging Miles and Saving Lives
The OHS Running Team Helps High-Energy Dogs Find Their Happy Place Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a […]