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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 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) […]

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  • Lessons from Wingo

    A tiny dog shares a deep bond and valuable life lessons with his adopter. Our pets are companions, family members and beloved best friends. Sometimes they are also the greatest […]

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  • Heroic People and Pets Honored at 2020 Diamond Collar Awards

    Portland, Ore. – The Oregon Humane Society honored heroic people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 20. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness […]

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  • Spay & Save – A Decade of Saving Lives

    Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries and 10 years of service Ten years ago, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland, ASAP, came together to tackle one of the most […]

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  • Justice for Ziggy

    After suffering horrific neglect, Ziggy the border collie makes an extraordinary recovery and begins a new life. When Ziggy arrived at OHS, he was clinging to life. He was emaciated, […]

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  • Tanya’s Training Tips: Preparing Your Pet for Baby’s Arrival

    Follow these tips to help your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby Helping your pet adjust to the arrival of a new baby is much like preparing […]

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  • What You Should Know About Oregon’s Animal Protection Laws

    Fighting for those who can’t speak for themselves When Thomas Lamb Eliot founded the Oregon Humane Society, it was based on the fundamental belief that the compassionate treatment of animals […]

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  • Happy Tails: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Move

    From shelter life in Portland to a new life in Spain Since Frankenstein was adopted from OHS in 2014, he and his adopter, Xelha, have relocated to Spain. Xelha recently […]

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  • Spay & Save Celebrates Major Milestone

    Spay & Save program marks 100,000 surgeries, launches new services The Spay & Save program ended 2019 by marking an incredible achievement. Since the subsidized and low-cost spay/neuter service was […]

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  • Tanya’s Training Tips: Five Things to Teach Your Pet in 2020

    Make a resolution to master some pet behavior basics in 2020. It’s a new year and a great opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your pet. One of the best […]

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