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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Treat Your Dog this Valentine’s Day
There’s more to Valentine’s Day than chocolate and flowers. On this day to celebrate love, treat your pet with some homemade cookies. This quick and easy recipe comes from OHS volunteer Cassandra Gregg. Geri, pictured left, loves cookies made by OHS volunteers. Check out her adoption profile. Valentine’s Day Dog Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup rolled…
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Get Heart-Smart About Your Pet’s Health During American Heart Month
What you need to know about your pet’s heart-health February is American Heart Month and it’s a great time to learn about taking care of your furry friend’s heart-health. Dr. Victry Fredley, OHS veterinarian, shares what you need to know about pet heart-health. Can heart disease affect pets? Yes, pets can have heart disease! Some…
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Students Honored for their Creativity and Compassion
Poster and Story Contest Celebrates 70 Years of Kindness and Creativity Winners of the 2019 Be Kind to Animals Poster and Story Contest were celebrated at the “A’Cat’Emy Awards” on Sunday, Jan. 27 at the Oregon Humane Society. This is the 70th year for the contest that honors young people who use their creative talents…
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OHS Provides Bi-Weekly Pet Food Bank to Furloughed Employees
Update: Since the shutdown ended on Friday, Jan. 25, OHS will not be hosting additional pet food banks. The Oregon Humane Society will launch bi-weekly pet food banks to furloughed federal employees and contractors starting on Sunday, Jan. 20. One bag of dog food and one bag of cat food plus cat litter will be available…
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A Special Group of Dogs From South Korea Find Their Way Home
A New Year and a new life for eight dogs rescued from a dog-meat farm in South Korea Even though OHS hit a new milestone in 2018 by topping 12,000 adoptions, eight of those pets hold a special place in the hearts and history at OHS. They’re from a dog meat farm in South Korea.…
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OHS to offer assistance to workers affected by government shutdown on Thursday, Jan 10
Oregon Humane Society offers free pet food to federal workers and contractors affected by government In an effort to support pet-owners affected by the government shutdown, the Oregon Humane Society is offering free pet food for federal employees and contractors on Thursday, Jan 10. One bag of dog food and one bag of cat food…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Pets and People
Kick-off 2019 with pet-friendly New Year’s resolutions. It’s a new year and a great opportunity to set resolutions and goals for 2019. By including pets in your plans, you can strengthen your bond and add a fresh dose of joy to life. Consider these achievable goals for 2019: Recognize and reward your pets for the…
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OHS celebrates 12,000th adoption – setting new record
OHS sets new adoption record as a puppy transferred from a Klamath Falls shelter goes home. Caroline, a three-month old border collie, made history at the Oregon Humane Society as she became the 12,000 adoption of 2018. This marks a new milestone for OHS; it’s the ninth year adoptions have exceeded 11,000 and the first…
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Oregon Humane Society deploys second team to help with Camp Fire response
Second OHS team helps care for pets people affected by deadly California wildfire. Late last week, a second group of OHS responders deployed to California to help care for hundreds of pets displaced by the Camp Fire. OHS staff members Tyreen Jerrell and Erin Luther, plus OHS volunteers Lynn Davis and Cecil Reniche-Smith are part…
