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OHS News and Blog

Learn about OHS’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.

  • Teamwork Saves 18 Cats and Kittens Facing Homelessness

    OHS helps take in 16 cats and kittens from local family facing eviction “Out by midnight” was the message on the eviction notice. This news sent a Beaverton family scrambling […]

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  • Back to School With OHS – Up Close with Humane Education

    How Humane Education is Fostering a More Humane Society As children head back to school this fall, a lesson plan is taking shape at the Oregon Humane Society. Two OHS […]

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  • A Special Bond – The Story of Lulu

    How a special canine comforted her adopter during his final years. We love getting updates from our adopters. This recent letter was especially touching. Dear OHS, Today is the one-year […]

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  • Back to School – Helping Your Pets Adjust

    Back to school time can also be an adjustment for your pets. As the playful days of summer transition to the busy back to school season, schedules can become busier […]

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  • OHS Receives Grant to Help Senior Dogs

    Love is in the air at the Oregon Humane Society for senior dogs and older adults. OHS recently received a grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization, a national nonprofit, to […]

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  • 2018 OHS Photo Contest Winners

    Thanks to everyone who entered the 2018 OHS Photo Contest. The contest has ended and more than $18,000 was raised for shelter animals! Congratulations to Emily Robinson, Tom Faller and […]

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  • The kittens have landed!

    The call came in nine days ago. Shelters in Los Angeles County were experiencing a huge influx of kittens – more than 100 per day in some areas. Nearby wildfires […]

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  • You Have a Gift for Saving Animals

    We’ve shared your outrage at the discovery of animal cruelty and neglect, your satisfaction at the successful prosecution of those crimes, and your relief when those animals regain their health […]

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  • OHS Adventure Pets

    After leaving our shelter, many OHS adopted pets lead adventurous lives. This week, we are celebrating OHS adopted dogs and cats living their best lives as #AdventurePets in the Pacific […]

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  • Adoption Fees Reduced for Cats and Kittens, July 27-29

    Me-WOW! It’s kitten season at the  Oregon Humane Society We’re not kitten around here! The Oregon Humane Society is overflowing with cats and kittens looking for loving homes. Close to […]

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