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 […]
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News releases from OHS.
The Purr-fect Ring Bearer
Oliver Nacho charms guests at his adopter’s wedding It’s not every day that you see a cat playing the role of a ring bearer in a wedding. But Oliver Nacho is no ordinary cat. He came to OHS in 2018 and had trouble finding the right match. Many prospective adopters were deterred by his special […]
OHS Hires First Veterinary Social Worker
Kelly Bremken, MSSW, VSW, joins OHS with a focus on caring for the people who care for pets. A First for OHS It’s been almost 20 years since the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine and College of Social Work established the country’s first veterinary social work program. Since that time, the specialty has […]
Giving Back on #GivingTuesday
More than 6,000 pounds of pet food distributed on OHS Community Resource Day. #GivingTuesday is all about generosity, compassion and supporting organizations and programs that serve the community. At the heart of Oregon Humane Society’s mission to create a More Humane Society is preserving the animal-human bond. Since the beginning of the pandemic, keeping that […]
A Home for the Hollie-Days
Hollie’s story is both extraordinarily painful and hopeful. When you first meet Hollie, it’s hard to imagine how different she once looked. She was rescued in Southern Oregon, severely emaciated and missing most of her hair. An unusual injury on the side of her face added to the mystery of Hollie’s past. Hollie was […]
OHS Hosts Resource Days to Help Pet Owners
Maintaining and strengthening the animal-human bond is at the heart of creating a More Humane Society. When pet owners are struggling to afford pet food or basic supplies, the stress can test this bond. To help, the Oregon Humane Society partnered with Crossroads Church to host Resource Days back in late June. Pet food, cat […]
Working Cats Need a Special Home
Help give a cat a job and a home Cats and kittens come to OHS from all kinds of circumstances – some of the most shy and unsocial cats come from neglect cases. Often, these cats transform when given patience, love and behavior modification. But sometimes, despite our best efforts, these cats are not candidates […]
OHS Receives Humane Award from ASPCA
Oregon Humane Society is the recipient of the prestigious Henry Bergh Award from the ASPCA. The ASPCA® Unveils Recipients of the 2021 Humane Awards Virtual event to honor people and pets from across the nation who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare New York, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2021 – The ASPCA® (The American Society for […]
OHS assisting with Hurricane Ida response
Team Update: Sept. 11 Today is our last day of deployment, and there is a solemn feeling in the air as we mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This day is also a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and we are all especially grateful to be working alongside our team member […]
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 […]
