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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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 illness? Do you know a person who has helped animals in some unique way? The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is looking to shine the spotlight…
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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, attended by Oregon Humane Society President Sharon Harmon and OHS Investigations and Rescue team members Emily Davidsohn and John Hopkinson. The law, HB 2732, protects…
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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. The Rachel Ray Save Them All grant from Best Friends supports the OHS Second Chance program, which helps pets who have run out of time…
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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 rescued 98 small breed dogs from an overcrowded property in western Lane County. The owner of the private home voluntarily surrendered all of the dogs. When…
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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 hurricane. The Oregon Humane Society, along with the Lucy Pet Foundation, chartered the flight when they heard the SPCA of Brazoria County (SPCA-BC) in Texas…
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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 purchase a new rescue vehicle designed to bring “second chance” pets to the Oregon Humane Society for adoption. The $25,000 grant will support the purchase…
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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 ending at 11 pm Oct. 8, up to $10,000. Please donate today Telethon viewers were treated to the story of Kenny (see video below), who came…
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OHS Telethon on Oct. 5
The biggest audience watching the OHS telethon on Oct. 5 may just be … your pets! Cats and dogs and bunnies will be guarding TV remotes on Oct. 5, with one goal in mind: don’t let humans change the channel! The OHS Telethon is your chance to speak up for those who can’t speak for…
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Photo Contest Winners 2017
Thanks to everyone who entered the 2017 OHS Fuzzy, Furry, and Feathered Friends Photo Contest. The contest has ended and nearly $15,000 was raised for shelter animals! Congratulations to to Ted Chiochon, Spike Selby, Kalise Rucker for submitting photos that got the most votes in each category. The OHS Choice award went to Callie Attanasio…
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OHS Teams Deploy to Help With Hurricane Irma Relief
Volunteers and employees from OHS deployed this week to help care for pets displaced by Hurricane Irma. Members of the disaster response teams are trained in emergency shelter operations and in caring pets who are often frightened and fearful after being separated from their homes and families. A three-person team departed Wednesday morning for Duncan,…
