OHS News and Blog
Learn about OHS’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.
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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…
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Carly’s Miraculous Journey
Is there anything better than a big, goofy, slobbery bulldog smile? When Carly arrived at the Oregon Humane Society following a life of neglect, that happy smile didn’t exist. When Carly was found by a partner shelter she was severely underweight, her toenails were so long she could barely walk and her black fur…
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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…
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New Road Ahead Update – Sept. 2021
Construction Begins, Buildings Take Shape OHS’s New Road Ahead expansion project has made great progress since construction began earlier this summer. The project includes two new buildings next to OHS’s Ernest C. Swigert Animal Shelter that will house a Behavior Rehabilitation and Rescue Center, Animal Crimes Forensic Center, and a Community Teaching Hospital. To date, the…
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A Second Chance for Gremlin
When a tiny feline named Gremlin arrived at the Oregon Humane Society from a partner shelter in Oregon, she barely looked like a kitten. Her name suited her since she really looked like a little gremlin. She had lost most of her hair, and her skin was inflamed and irritated. A common skin fungus…
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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…
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What is Cerebellar Hypoplasia?
Meet Argon Argon, a 4-year-old German Shepherd mix, was rescued by a good Samaritan after it was suspected he was hit by a car. He was treated at a local emergency animal clinic and then transferred to the Oregon Humane Society. He made a full recovery, but was still wobbly on his feet. He was…
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A Weighty Matter
Like many of us, our pets may have put on a few pounds during the past year. Boredom, stress and living under lockdown may have led to giving pets extra treats, a few table scraps and other items that can cause the extra calories to add up. While some may think a little pudge on…
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Patricia and Diane Heffron: Legacy Giving
Patricia with Oliver, at front, who wasadopted from a county shelter in Floridaand Zee, in Patricia’s arms, who is afoster dog from Old Dog Haven Diane with Terrance, who came to OHSwith some behavior challenges but founda loving home with Diane. Patricia and Diane Heffron are often considered a dynamic duo at OHS. The siblings…
