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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Perpetua Philips: Making a Plan
How thinking about your estate plan now, can save a lot of stress less later Often, young people do not make the effort to get their wishes solidified in writing. Although still a young woman Perpetua, a longtime supporter of OHS, decided to formalize her desire to include a gift to OHS in her will.…
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Oregon Humane Society Receives $150,000 Grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation
Oregon Humane Society receives $150,000 grant from the Rachael Ray Foundation to support shelter medicine. Pets who come to the Oregon Humane Society for medical care got a big boost recently when The Rachael Ray Foundation™ awarded a $150,000 grant to support the establishment of two Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® Shelter Medicine Residents. This means pets…
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A Day of Giving to Pets in Need
It was a day of giving back, celebrating our love for pets and working together to create a More Humane Society. On October 2, the animal-loving community stepped up in a big way — raising nearly $270,000 for shelter pets during Oregon Humane Society’s Day of Giving. Thanks to our generous sponsors, all gifts were matched…
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Oregon Humane Society assisting with Texas flood response
Oregon Humane Society assisting with recovery efforts following historic flooding in Texas. More than 50 pets arrive at OHS Oct. 3 As communities in east Texas continue to recover after Tropical Depression Imelda dumped more than 40 inches of rain, the Oregon Humane Society is lending a helping hand. More than 50 pets from Beaumont…
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2019 OHS Photo Contest Winners
The votes are in! Pets of all shapes and sizes competed to earn the most votes in this year’s OHS Photo Contest. Adorable photos of furry and feathered friends were submitted by 226 people, which raised $18,852 to help shelter pets. The contest used a people’s choice voting system. Votes were purchased for $1 each,…
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One Year Later – Dogs from South Korea
Checking in, one year later, on a group of dogs who were rescued from a dog-meat farm in South Korea. It was the first international rescue for the Oregon Humane Society. In October 2018, eight dogs were transferred to OHS through a partnership with Humane Society International (HSI). They were from a group of 200…
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Tanya’s Training Tips: Home-Alone Anxiety
Is it back-to-school blues or separation anxiety? Back to school time can be a big adjustment for your pets. After spending lots of time with the family over the summer, your dog may now be home alone for many hours each day. You can make the transition easier by carving out time in the morning…
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OHSTAR: Reporting for Rescue
Oregon Humane Society’s Technical Animal Rescue Team (OHSTAR) is an all-volunteer group who can rappel down cliffs, climb trees and crawl into the tightest spaces to rescue animals in distress. Team members are compassionate, driven and highly skilled. A news crew from KOIN recently accompanied OHSTAR during a training exercise. See how they hone their…
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Happy Tails: Rolling Along with Rita
The Second Chance Program brings nearly 8,000 pets to OHS each year to find a loving home. Often, they come from 100+ miles away. However, one of the most memorable adoptions of 2018 was of an old, nearly blind pit bull-type dog named Rita who came to OHS from Multnomah County Animal Services. More than…
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Hurricane Dorian Response
75 Shelter Pets Arrive at OHS to Make Room for Animals Impacted by the Storm Oregon Humane Society is assisting with the response to Hurricane Dorian by receiving 49 dogs and 25 cats today in an effort coordinated by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) Shelter Ally Project. The pets are from Pet…
