OHS Incident Command team tackles challenges of disaster response during a pandemic Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon faced another massive challenge. Wildfires were raging across the state — roaring through the Santiam Canyon, decimating towns in Southern Oregon and the coast range, and creeping dangerously close to some of the most densely populated […]
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OHS assists pets affected by California wildfires
Oregon Humane Society continues to aid with wildfire response On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Oregon Humane Society sent two transport vehicles to Northern California to assist Haven Humane Society with their response to the deadly Zogg wildfire. To help clear space at the Redding, CA shelter, OHS transported 15 dogs and 40 cats and kittens […]
Happy Tails: Briar’s Journey
How a road trip, a yellow lab and OHS’s Second Chance program brought a special dog home. When Portland residents Kelly and Charae hit the road for a trip to California in late June, they had no idea that a chance encounter would result in a new family member. It would be a long trip […]
OHS Response Update: 2020 Oregon Wildfires
As the situation with the wildfires around our state changes rapidly, we want to keep you updated on Oregon Humane Society’s role in the response, important resources and ways you can help. EMERGENCY RESOURCES WAYS YOU CAN HELP LOST AND FOUND PETS To ensure the response is coordinated and we are meeting the most pressing […]
Finley’s Heroes
How two nurses helped a diabetic cat find his new life. When Finley’s owner passed away, he lost the person who’d been his constant companion for seven years. But he faced another challenge. Finley was recently diagnosed with diabetes and managing his disease had been a challenge. Finley was surrendered to OHS when his previous […]
OHS Offers $1,000 Reward in Case of Abandoned, Neglected Dogs
Public’s help sought in the case of two senior dogs found near Multnomah Falls. Oregon Humane Society is seeking the public’s assistance in the case of two abandoned dogs in east Multnomah County. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect’s arrest and conviction. The two dogs, senior Yorkshire Terriers, were […]
A Boy’s BFF
More than a dozen years ago, a young orange tabby cat from OHS found his forever home and so much more. Many of us have fond memories of growing up with our childhood pets. For Trent, Reggie the cat has been by his side from the beginning. Reggie’s adopter Jenna sent us this adorable adoption […]
Keep Your Pets Safe in the Great Outdoors
Keep Your Pets Safe in the Great Outdoors – Maximus’ Cautionary Tale Spending a hot summer day fishing on the river with your furry best friend at your side sounds alluring. But if you’re angling to get outside, a black lab named Maximus has a cautionary tale to share. When Maximus arrived at OHS, he […]
An Inside Look at OHS Shelter Operations
Brian August, OHS Chief Operating Officer, takes you inside OHS for a behind-the-scenes look at shelter operations in the time of COVID-19. During a typical year, more than 120,000 people walk through the doors at OHS. Members of our community come to adopt, participate in camp, take a class or attend a tour. COVID-19 […]
Dogs from Oklahoma Begin a New Chapter
OHS welcomes 39 dogs from the first transport from Oklahoma since COVID-19 changed our world. On June 27, long before the sun came up over the plains of Oklahoma, dozens of volunteers from Fetch Fido a Flight were preparing more than 200 pets for their flight to Oregon. OHS, SafeHaven Humane Society and Newberg Animal […]
