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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Jane and Dick Miller: Charitable Gift Annuity
Jane and Dick Miller have always loved animals. Allergies prevented them from having a dog or cat, but that didn’t stop them. Ten years ago, thanks to the generosity of Northwest Alpacas, they became the proud owners of two alpacas, Fito and Toyo. They built an enclosure, learned all they could about the care and…
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OHS Team Helps Pets Displaced by Camp Fire
OHS disaster responders care for pets and reunite families Since the Camp Fire ravaged the town of Paradise, California, the Oregon Humane Society has been in contact with local shelters and organizations offering assistance. On November 28, four OHS disaster responders deployed to help pets displaced by the fire. Before arriving, OHS coordinated with the…
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Volunteers Give Back on Thanksgiving
64 volunteers celebrate holiday with OHS pets In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving day, volunteers filled the Oregon Humane Society. The shelter was closed to the public, but volunteers ensured that Thanksgiving was special for all the animals in our care. “I think the OHS spirit is highest on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s,”…
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Petunia’s Story: Turning Pets and People into Family
A Special Message from CEO Sharon Harmon Like the Oregon Humane Society, you believe pets are family. Their unconditional love lends us strength and joy. I’m writing to share the story of Petunia, the sick pup who helped heal a family. Thanks to support from donors like you, every year thousands of at-risk pets share…
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OHS Birthday: Thank You for 150 Years
For 150 years, Oregonians have led with their hearts, creating a more humane society where animals are treated with kindness and compassion. To honor OHS’s 150-year legacy of saving lives, Governor Kate Brown has proclaimed today, Nov. 17, 2018, Be More Humane Day! Thank you for sharing your heart with the Oregon Humane Society.
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Military Veterans Receive Half-Price Adoptions
Come to the Oregon Humane Society on Veterans Day Weekend Pets bring so much joy to our lives. They provide comfort, companionship and unconditional love. There’s nothing quite like a wagging tail or gentle purr to welcome you home. That’s why the Oregon Humane Society is celebrating Veterans Day with half-price pet adoptions for military…
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Oregon Humane Society assists local shelter at capacity with cats and kittens
It’s the purrfect time to adopt a cat or kitten from OHS The Oregon Humane Society is partnering with the Humane Society of Cowlitz County to help with a large influx of cats and kittens. Close to 60 cats and kittens were transferred to the Oregon Humane Society on Wednesday, Oct. 24 to help open…
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OHS Disaster Response and Deployment News
Updates from the field It’s been a busy season for the Oregon Humane Society staff and volunteers who are certified in Emergency Animal Sheltering. Their expertise was needed in response to natural disasters and in ongoing cruelty cases being managed by the ASPCA. The devastating flooding following Hurricane Florence created a rapidly changing situation. The…
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Hurricane Michael Response – Making Room for Pets Affected By the Storm
Cats and kittens from Florida arrive at OHS to make room for pets affected by Hurricane Michael When Hurricane Michael roared through the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola barely escaped the storm’s wrath. However, nearby Panama City and Mexico Beach suffered catastrophic damage. As rescue and recovery began, the plight of the animals became clear. Innovative solutions…
