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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Tanya’s Training Tips: Solving Litter Box Problems
Cats tend to have surface and location preferences for where, and on what, they like to eliminate. Most cats prefer a loose, sandy substance, which is why they will use a litter box. It’s only when their preferences include the laundry basket, the bed, or the Persian rug, that normal elimination behavior becomes a problem.…
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Fairy Tail Ending for a Princess Chihuahua
An old, overweight Chihuahua with a long tongue that draped out of the side of her mouth was the last pet on the request list. As the OHS Second Chance team was working with their partners from Siskiyou Humane Society to finalize the pets to be transferred to OHS that week, there was one, final…
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Cats Rescued from Neglect Looking for Special Homes
You can make an even bigger impact for victims of neglect. Through December 31, your donation will be doubled up to $50,000, thanks to a year-end matching challenge from the Willard L. and Ruth P. Eccles Foundation. Donate now. Five cats, rescued from neglect in Marion County, are in the care of the Oregon Humane Society…
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Radar and Tina Find Their Way Home
A Special Pair of Dogs Find Their Forever Home The two dogs were a bit of an odd couple, but they had a unique bond that was evident as soon as they arrived at OHS. Radar, the deaf pitbull, and Tina, the sensitive lab mix, met in a shelter in Oklahoma and quickly became inseparable.…
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Applications Open for 2019 Rose Festival Canine Court
Is your dog royalty? Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are invited to apply for the 2019 Portland Rose Festival Canine Court. Six dogs will be honored as the official Canine Court, including two lucky dogs to be crowned the king and queen. All six dogs will be invited to ride on, or walk…
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Tanya’s Training Tips: The Secrets of Loose-Leash Walking
Teaching our dog to walk on a loose leash can be challenging, both for us and our dogs. But it can also be very rewarding. Loose-leash walking may take longer than teaching your dog cues like “sit” or “down”, but if you’re patient and consistent, your walks will improve! Here are a few pointers to…
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Doggie Dash Pet Festival Activities, Freebies and Fun
Doggie Dash is so much more than a 5k walk. This event is a dog oasis that celebrates our community of pet lovers with tons of activities, freebies and fun you won’t want to miss. On May 11, Waterfront Park is going to the dogs for Portland’s best pet festival. After a *sunny* 5k stroll…
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Meet OHS Volunteer Margaret Spear
In the dark hours of the morning, OHS volunteer Margaret Spear is already hard at work. With more than 2,500 regular program volunteers at the Oregon Humane Society, it’s not unusual to see dozens of individuals in teal aprons around the shelter on any given day. They serve in a variety of roles: walking dogs,…
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Schumer Learns to Trust Again
OHS Behavior Team works with a cat from a hoarding situation and helps her prepare for home life. Schumer came to OHS from a hoarding case. When she arrived, she was very scared and spent her time hiding in the back of her kennel. If the staff tried to interact with her, she would lunge…
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Tanya’s Training Tips: Ramp Up Your Dog’s Routine
April is Canine Fitness Month. Ramp up your dog’s routine with these great ideas from the OHS Training & Behavior team. Walks, runs, swims and play time with you can help your dog stay healthy and could prevent boredom-based behavior issues. Along with physical activity, be sure to add mental exercise to your pup’s routine.…
