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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Hansel: A New Leash on Life
OHS programs help a small dog lead a big life As a small dog roaming the streets of Madera, California, Hansel had no idea the life that was waiting for […]
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OHS Helps Emergency Animal Rescue in St. Croix
An unprecedented wave of hurricanes swept through the United States and the Caribbean this fall, leaving in their wake flooded neighborhoods, flattened buildings, and thousands of people and pets in […]
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Breaking Glass to Save a Life
On June 22, a new Oregon law took effect that expanded protections for children and pets left alone in vehicles. The law shields members of the public from damages if they […]
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Calling All Heroic Pets and People
Now Accepting Nominations for Diamond Collar Hero Awards Do you know an animal who has made a difference in the life of a special needs child or someone with an […]
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Governor Signs Law Protecting Pets, Children
House Bill 2732: Saving Pets from Hot Cars Oregon Governor Kate Brown celebrated the passage of an important new law protecting pets and children during a special signing ceremony yesterday, […]
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New Grant Gives More Pets a Second Chance
The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) has received a $40,000 grant to help save the lives of homeless pets across the West Coast from Best Friends Animal Society, a Utah-based nonprofit. […]
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39 Dogs Rescued from Neglect Arrive at OHS
The Oregon Humane Society took in 39 small breed dogs today from a neglect case out of Eugene, Oregon. On October 16, Greenhill Humane Society and Lane County Animal Services […]
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80 Pets Surviving Hurricane Harvey Arriving in Portland
A flight of 80 pets that survived Hurricane Harvey touched down in Portland on Friday, October 13, helping to relieve the pressure on flood-ravaged shelters in areas hit by the […]
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PetSmart Funds New Second Chance Rescue Vehicle
Pets in Oregon, Washington and California recently received some very good news: a major grant from PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, will fund the […]
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Still Time to Double Telethon Gifts
The 18th Annual OHS Telethon broadcast ended on Oct. 5, but there is still time to have your donation doubled. Subaru will double all Telethon gifts, starting Oct. 6 and […]
