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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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You Make All the Difference to Pets in Need
Volunteer Pat Anderson Thanks OHS Donors As a volunteer at the Oregon Humane Society, I’ve witnessed firsthand how generosity and compassion work magic on homeless pets. I’m excited to share […]
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Day of Giving Highlights 150 Years of Saving Lives
OHS’s Day of Giving raises more than $300,000 to help pets in need. It was a day of compassion, kindness and inspiration. The Day of Giving took place on Oct. […]
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Yogi’s Transformation
Dog rescued from dog meat farm in South Korea undergoes transformation thanks to OHS volunteer groomers. When Yogi emerged from the flight after the long trip from South Korea, her […]
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Oregon Humane Society raises starting wage to $15 per hour
Oregon Humane Society raises starting wage to $15 per hour The Oregon Humane Society is joining other companies in raising the starting wage for entry level positions to $15 per […]
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International rescue effort brings dogs to Oregon
Oregon Humane Society receiving eight dogs rescued from South Korean dog meat farm In partnership with Humane Society International (HSI) the Oregon Humane Society is caring for eight dogs from […]
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Gratitude From a Former Student
Second Chance Program Gives Former Veterinary Student a Second Chance to Say Thank You. Each week, dozens of pets are transferred to OHS from other shelters for a second chance […]
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UPDATE: Garfield and Mimi’s “Happily Every After”
Garfield and Mimi ride off into the sunset….together. After news of their love story spread throughout Portland, the customer care staff at OHS was determined to find them a home […]
