OHS launches free, virtual humane education programs to support students and parents. This is a challenging time for everyone, especially parents and kids. With schools closed and learning shifted online, Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Education team has created innovative, virtual programs to support young people in our community. “Humane Education is deeply rooted in OHS’ […]
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Focus on Fosters: Meet Starfire
A shy little dog named Starfire moves into a foster home for the next phase of her training. With many uncertainties facing the shelter during this challenging time, more than 200 shelter pets were moved to OHS foster homes to create room for any urgent community needs. The foster team prioritized placing animals who had […]
OHS Receives 19 Cats From Overwhelmed Pet Owner
OHS partners with Washington County Animal Services to take in 19 felines in need. Two cats turned into 20 for a local pet owner, prompting Washington County Animal Services (WCAS) to step in to help. The situation was an example of how quickly cats can reproduce when they aren’t spayed/neutered. OHS regularly partners with WCAS […]
Helping Fearful Cats Find Their Purr-fect Home
How OHS’ Behavior Modification Program Is Saving Feline Lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to OHS are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from challenging circumstances […]
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 official Canine Court, including two lucky dogs to be crowned the king and queen. All six dogs will be invited to ride on, or walk […]
It Takes a Village – Caring for “Bottle Babies”
OHS and foster parents work together to save a fragile group of newborn puppies There is a special group of foster parents that help care for the smallest and most fragile pets who come to OHS. The pets are known as “bottle babies” because they are not able to nurse and rely entirely on being […]
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 […]
Yogi’s Transformation
Dog rescued from dog meat farm in South Korea undergoes transformation thanks to OHS volunteer groomers. When Yogi emerged from the flight after the long trip from South Korea, her joyful disposition was immediately evident. She was eager to greet everyone and seemed to convey gratitude for the opportunity to be free from the cruel […]
A Special Kitten Named Shane
Kitten with unique condition looking for loving home. Some might say he’s unlucky, but after you spend five minutes with this sweet guy you quickly forget that under that perfect furry coat lies a misshapen sternum. You can barely feel it as he lies in your arms, purring contently. Three-month-old kitten Shane was born with […]
OHS and Portland Rose Festival announce Canine Court and Grand Marshal
Diesel the Mastiff named Grand Marshal of the Grand Floral Parade In celebration of Portland’s love of pets and the Oregon Humane Society’s 150th anniversary, the Portland Rose Festival has designated a canine as the Grand Marshal of the Grand Floral Parade for the first time in the event’s history. Four additional dogs were named […]
