OHS News and Blog
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Victim to Verdict: Fighting Cruelty
As legal cases involving animal crimes become more complex, the annual OHS Victim to Verdict conference is an opportunity for attorneys, veterinarians, vet techs, law enforcement officers and animal shelter staff to sharpen their knowledge of the law and bring stronger cases against animal offenders. The fourth annual conference was held recently in Portland and…
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OHS Rescues Injured Dog in Santiam Forest
Dog Survives 200-foot Fall A dog who fell more than 200 feet from a cliff in the Santiam State Forest outside of Silverton was brought to safety this evening by an OHS rescue team. The dog, an 80-lb. Great Dane-Mastiff mix, suffered at least one broken limb but was alert and appeared to be in otherwise good…
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Top Volunteers of 2014 Honored by OHS
The Oregon Humane Society yesterday bestowed honors on a group of outstanding volunteers who helped make every aspect of the shelter’s operation a success. The theme of the event was OHS Volunteer All-Stars. Volunteers walk dogs, find homes for cats, assist shelter veterinarians, rescue stranded dogs, and more. Last year, nearly 2,000 people contributed their…
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Puppy Stolen from Car Recovered
Portland, OR – A puppy who was brazenly stolen Feb. 8 from a parked car in Northeast Portland has been recovered by OHS and will be reunited with his owner today at OHS. The puppy, Hercules, was abandoned without warning at OHS on Feb. 9. An individual brought the puppy to the OHS reception area and hurriedly…
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Doggie Sweethearts Can Say “I Do” on Feb. 15
Valentine’s Day is not just for people: canine companions can celebrate too! Parents of love-smitten dogs can bring their four-legged friends to Hotel Monaco on Feb. 15 and join their pets in “muttrimony.” The “Doggie I Do” wedding package features a mini-ceremony complete with photography, dog wedding cake, a wedding reception and more. To make the afternoon complete, Red…
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OHS Rescues Pets Facing Neglect in Jackson County
ADOPTION UPDATE, FEB. 4, 2015: The first five dogs from the rescue will be available for adoption Feb.6. Details here. Major Rescue in Jackson County Jan. 29, 2015: In a joint operation with Jackson County officials, OHS yesterday rescued a group of 51 dogs, including eight puppies, from a breeder in Applegate who is under…
