OHS programs help a small dog lead a big life As a small dog roaming the streets of Madera, California, Hansel had no idea the life that was waiting for him in Portland. Hansel’s journey began at a local shelter. After waiting long enough to ensure an owner wasn’t looking for him, Hansel was bound […]
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News releases from OHS.
OHS Helps Emergency Animal Rescue in St. Croix
An unprecedented wave of hurricanes swept through the United States and the Caribbean this fall, leaving in their wake flooded neighborhoods, flattened buildings, and thousands of people and pets in need of help. OHS responders travelled to Texas, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida to assist with emergency operations (story here). OHS continues to work in […]
Breaking Glass to Save a Life
On June 22, a new Oregon law took effect that expanded protections for children and pets left alone in vehicles. The law shields members of the public from damages if they break into a car to save the life of a pet or child. This blog is the story of how the law came into play […]
Calling All Heroic Pets and People
Now Accepting Nominations for Diamond Collar Hero Awards Do you know an animal who has made a difference in the life of a special needs child or someone with an illness? Do you know a person who has helped animals in some unique way? The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is looking to shine the spotlight […]
Governor Signs Law Protecting Pets, Children
House Bill 2732: Saving Pets from Hot Cars Oregon Governor Kate Brown celebrated the passage of an important new law protecting pets and children during a special signing ceremony yesterday, attended by Oregon Humane Society President Sharon Harmon and OHS Investigations and Rescue team members Emily Davidsohn and John Hopkinson. The law, HB 2732, protects […]
New Grant Gives More Pets a Second Chance
The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) has received a $40,000 grant to help save the lives of homeless pets across the West Coast from Best Friends Animal Society, a Utah-based nonprofit. The Rachel Ray Save Them All grant from Best Friends supports the OHS Second Chance program, which helps pets who have run out of time […]
39 Dogs Rescued from Neglect Arrive at OHS
The Oregon Humane Society took in 39 small breed dogs today from a neglect case out of Eugene, Oregon. On October 16, Greenhill Humane Society and Lane County Animal Services rescued 98 small breed dogs from an overcrowded property in western Lane County. The owner of the private home voluntarily surrendered all of the dogs. When […]
80 Pets Surviving Hurricane Harvey Arriving in Portland
A flight of 80 pets that survived Hurricane Harvey touched down in Portland on Friday, October 13, helping to relieve the pressure on flood-ravaged shelters in areas hit by the hurricane. The Oregon Humane Society, along with the Lucy Pet Foundation, chartered the flight when they heard the SPCA of Brazoria County (SPCA-BC) in Texas […]
PetSmart Funds New Second Chance Rescue Vehicle
Pets in Oregon, Washington and California recently received some very good news: a major grant from PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, will fund the purchase a new rescue vehicle designed to bring “second chance” pets to the Oregon Humane Society for adoption. The $25,000 grant will support the purchase […]
Still Time to Double Telethon Gifts
The 18th Annual OHS Telethon broadcast ended on Oct. 5, but there is still time to have your donation doubled. Subaru will double all Telethon gifts, starting Oct. 6 and ending at 11 pm Oct. 8, up to $10,000. Please donate today Telethon viewers were treated to the story of Kenny (see video below), who came […]
