A New Year and a new life for eight dogs rescued from a dog-meat farm in South Korea Even though OHS hit a new milestone in 2018 by topping 12,000 adoptions, eight of those pets hold a special place in the hearts and history at OHS. They’re from a dog meat farm in South Korea. […]
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News releases from OHS.
OHS to offer assistance to workers affected by government shutdown on Thursday, Jan 10
Oregon Humane Society offers free pet food to federal workers and contractors affected by government In an effort to support pet-owners affected by the government shutdown, the Oregon Humane Society is offering free pet food for federal employees and contractors on Thursday, Jan 10. One bag of dog food and one bag of cat food […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Pets and People
Kick-off 2019 with pet-friendly New Year’s resolutions. It’s a new year and a great opportunity to set resolutions and goals for 2019. By including pets in your plans, you can strengthen your bond and add a fresh dose of joy to life. Consider these achievable goals for 2019: Recognize and reward your pets for the […]
OHS celebrates 12,000th adoption – setting new record
OHS sets new adoption record as a puppy transferred from a Klamath Falls shelter goes home. Caroline, a three-month old border collie, made history at the Oregon Humane Society as she became the 12,000 adoption of 2018. This marks a new milestone for OHS; it’s the ninth year adoptions have exceeded 11,000 and the first […]
OHS offers adoption special to finish record-breaking year
Adoption special at the Oregon Humane Society aims to find every pet at the shelter a new home by the New Year. In an effort to find loving homes for every pet at the shelter by the end of 2018, the Oregon Humane Society is offering an adoption special, Thursday, Dec. 27 through Monday, Dec. […]
Oregon Humane Society deploys second team to help with Camp Fire response
Second OHS team helps care for pets people affected by deadly California wildfire. Late last week, a second group of OHS responders deployed to California to help care for hundreds of pets displaced by the Camp Fire. OHS staff members Tyreen Jerrell and Erin Luther, plus OHS volunteers Lynn Davis and Cecil Reniche-Smith are part […]
OHS Team Helps Pets Displaced by Camp Fire
OHS disaster responders care for pets and reunite families Since the Camp Fire ravaged the town of Paradise, California, the Oregon Humane Society has been in contact with local shelters and organizations offering assistance. On November 28, four OHS disaster responders deployed to help pets displaced by the fire. Before arriving, OHS coordinated with the […]
OHS Finds Home for 11,000th Pet of 2018
Nelson finds a home for the holidays A tiny three-year-old Chihuahua set a milestone for the Oregon Humane Society today by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2018. Nelson is going to a new home with the Grenfell family of North Portland where he will join two cockatiels and a bearded dragon. This is the earliest date that OHS […]
Petunia’s Story: Turning Pets and People into Family
A Special Message from CEO Sharon Harmon Like the Oregon Humane Society, you believe pets are family. Their unconditional love lends us strength and joy. I’m writing to share the story of Petunia, the sick pup who helped heal a family. Thanks to support from donors like you, every year thousands of at-risk pets share […]
Military Veterans Receive Half-Price Adoptions
Come to the Oregon Humane Society on Veterans Day Weekend Pets bring so much joy to our lives. They provide comfort, companionship and unconditional love. There’s nothing quite like a wagging tail or gentle purr to welcome you home. That’s why the Oregon Humane Society is celebrating Veterans Day with half-price pet adoptions for military […]
