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OHS News and Blog

Learn about OHS’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.

  • Olympic Athlete Meets a Champion Companion

    Two-time gold medalist, Ryan Crouser, is officially headed for Paris to compete in the 2024 summer Olympics—in hopes of becoming the first shot-put athlete ever to win three consecutive gold […]

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  • Fourth of July and Lost Pets

    Safety First The Fourth of July, and the days leading up to and following, can be scary and traumatic for our pets. While people may be celebrating, our pets don’t […]

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  • What to Do with Exuberant Dogs

    At OHS’ Behavior and Rescue Center,  small team of Certified Behavior Modification Trainers and volunteers are working with the most fearful and shy dogs  (and cats) that come to Oregon […]

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  • Dr. Almcrantz Reporting for Duty

    An active member of the United States Army Veterinary Corps, Dr Sara Almcrantz began her journey from Portland, but has since traveled and lived all around the world—currently she resides […]

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  • The Gift That Pays You Back

    My name is Al Didier and I am a fellow animal lover like you. In the 40 years my partner Sherry Holley and I have been together, we’ve deeply loved […]

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  • Finding Homes for Bonded Animals

    Sometimes the tightest bonds are formed during the toughest times. This was the case for a special odd couple who were part of a large transfer of dogs to OHS […]

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  • Helping Dogs with Complex Behavior Needs

    At just six months old, Margo was an overstimulated and anxious puppy. She was big and growing stronger every day—making her hard to manage. Her owners knew that, at her […]

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  • Where Do All the Big Dogs Go?

    Oregon Humane Society is getting creative to help large dogs find homes faster. In late 2023, we established a bold new program that seeks to find new, loving homes for […]

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  • Helping Stray Animals in Crisis

    Cora was discovered in an abandoned apartment stuck inside of a pipe, behind a water heater. How this curious cat found herself in this seemingly impossible position was unclear, but […]

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  • A Safety Net for Shelter Animals

    Safety net: something to rely on in times of hardship. That is what Oliver has found at Oregon Humane Society. The ultimate hope for pets who leave the shelter is […]

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