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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.

  • OHS receives $300,000 grant from Petco Foundation

    Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of the Oregon Humane Society Grant of $300,000 will extend efforts to save more animal lives in Oregon OHS has been awarded a $300,000 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • From Foster to Forever: My Life with Sancho

    By Jason Kallingal, OHS Foster Volunteer & Owner, Life of Pie Sancho experienced horrendous cruelty before he came to OHS. Even after he healed and was ready for adoption, months passed […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • The Return of Spay & Save

    More than 800 low- and no-cost spay and neuter surgeries canceled due to COVID-19 Since Spay & Save began in 2010, more than 100,000 family pets in our community have […]

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  • 2020 OHS Photo Contest Winners

    After a month of fierce competition between 225 adorable entries, the votes are finally in! Sweet pictures flooded in, and resulted in $24,119 in funds raised to help shelter pets. […]

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  • Estate Planning – Lessons from Celebrities

    Top 10 mistakes to avoid during estate planning Everybody makes mistakes — that’s a given — but not everyone learns from them. Local attorney and OHS supporter Michelle-Shari Kruss, Attorney […]

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  • 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 […]

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