Resolve to ensure your love for pets lives on with a legacy gift. As the new year begins, it’s a great time to think about some of those things that we often avoid – making a budget, reviewing your insurance, locating important documents and making an estate plan. An estate plan is important, especially if […]
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3 Things You Should Do With Your Pet in 2021
Advice from OHS trainers: The top 3 things you should do with your pet in 2021. If you adopted a pet in 2020, you are not alone. Interest in adoption soared as people spent more time at home this past year. And, as we endured the stress and anxiety of life during a pandemic, many […]
A Heartwarming Adoption to End 2020
In a year full of unprecedented challenges, the final adoption of 2020 included a message of hope. OHS moved to adoptions by appointment in mid-March and since that time more than 5,000 pets have found loving homes. “Being able to continue adoptions was critically important this year,” says Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO. “For […]
OHS Receives More Than 250 Guinea Pigs
A team from OHS worked with Greenhill Humane Society and Lane County Animal Services to assist an overwhelmed pet owner in Lane County. More than 250 guinea pigs arrived at the Oregon Humane Society yesterday. The guinea pigs were living at the residence and have been transported to OHS, where they will receive care and […]
Ringworm FAQ
What you need to know about ringworm Frequently asked questions If you have ever walked barefoot in a gym, been around horses or played in the dirt when you were a kid, you are probably familiar with a family of funguses that also affect kittens. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions about […]
Young Musicians Help Wildfire Victims
Young Musicians Use their Talents to Help Wildfire Victims As the wildfires blazed across Oregon in early September, George and Henri Danzelaud were eager to help. The brothers have a passion for animal welfare and they looked for a way to help people and pets affected by this unprecedented disaster. These dedicated young men have […]
Anxiety and Our Pets
The pandemic has taken a toll on our mental health, and our pets may be feeling it too. Advice from Jennifer Shirley, CPDT, OHS Training and Behavior Department Over the last eight to nine months, people have had to make substantial changes in their lives, deal with painful isolation, unexpected moves and many have lost […]
Happy Tails: Connie
Just in time for the holidays, a senior dog gets a second chance. Connie, a 14-year-old German Shepherd mix, came to the Oregon Humane Society when her previous owner was no longer able to care for her. At OHS, she became a staff favorite. Our animal care team lined her kennel with soft, rubber mats, […]
Holiday gifts for animal lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life? Consider a gift that helps the pets at Oregon Humane Society! There are so many options to show the person on your list that you care about them and pets in need. NEW! OHS Merchandise Show your love for shelter pets by wearing […]
OHS Hosting Two-Day Pet Food Bank for #GivingTuesday
Update: Dec. 3, 2020 #GivingTuesday Pet Food Bank helps hundreds of struggling pet owners. #GivingTuesday was a day for the Oregon Humane Society to give back to struggling pet owners in the community. On Dec. 1 and 2, dozens of cars were lined up before the Pet Food Bank opened. Some shared their stories, while […]
