OHS News and Blog
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OHS Welcomes New Shelter Medicine Team Members
Shelter Medicine Resident Victry Mueller, DVM On July 1, 2017, after a year as the Shelter Medicine Intern, Dr. Victry Mueller transitioned into a new position as Shelter Medicine Resident. […]
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OHS Photo Contest: Enter Your Pet!
Is your pet adorable? Does it deserve to be featured on the cover of the OHS Magazine? Then throw your hat into the ring and submit your pet’s photo to […]
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Amber Seeks New Start After Surviving Abuse
OHS is opening its doors this afternoon to Amber, a pit bull mix who suffered horrendous injuries when she was doused with gasoline and intentionally set on fire. Despite her […]
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Seeking Tips from the Public in Alleged Portland Dog Abuse Incident
UPDATE 7/20: Thanks to the spread of this story on social media, OHS Investigations has received a number of good tips and is following up on all. This is an […]
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Corgis Paw it Forward
Contributed by Alex Laskowski, OHS Outreach Coordinator It’s no secret that Oregonians love their corgis. Cardigan or Pembroke, we don’t care. As long as those legs are stubby, those rear […]
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A Tiny Chihuahua with a Huge Will to Survive
Have you ever heard the term “megaesophagus?” It’s not the name of a Muppet or a rare dinosaur, but a serious condition that can affect dogs, cats, horses and even […]
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OHSTAR Helps Red-Tailed Hawk
Editor’s Note: This past weekend, on June 24, members of the all-volunteer OHS Technical Animal Rescue team (OHSTAR) responded to a call to help save a red-tailed hawk. The hawk had […]
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In the Air with Second Chance
Editor’s Note: When OHS has the resources to take in pets from other shelters that need assistance, the OHS Second Chance program steps up. Second Chance helps partner shelters in our […]
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OHS Fights for Laws Against Cruelty
Oregon legislators recently approved a host of bills backed by OHS that will strengthen the state’s efforts to fight animal cruelty. The bills, which are now awaiting the Governor’s signature, […]
