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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Peace of Mind for Pets: Friends Forever Program
Secure Your Pet’s Future Planning for the care of our pets if they outlive us can be an emotional process. But the Friends Forever program provides peace of mind knowing that your beloved family member will be cared for by OHS and placed in a new, loving home. Murphy was enrolled in OHS’ Friends Forever…
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Autumn with the Animals of OHS
Autumn has arrived! That means it’s time for some of our most beloved Pacific Northwest traditions: watching the swifts migrate at Chapman Elementary School, apple-picking in the Willamette Valley, and visiting the corn mazes of Sauvie Island. It turns out that we humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy the changing of the seasons. As…
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Salem Campus Responds to Urgent Need to Help 87 Cats
Teams from Portland and Salem work together to provide immediate care to at-risk felines. The call came into OHS’ Humane Law Enforcement team while they were out assisting with another case. But the situation was urgent. As many as 100 cats and kittens were living in unsanitary conditions with many needing immediate medical care. This…
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“Help! My Dog Doesn’t Listen.”
Did you know that the Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus has a behavior hotline? Call (503) 585-5900, extension 318. You can also send us a direct message. Contrary to popular belief, dogs do not find humans intrinsically valuable. According to a study by Patrizia Piotti and Juliane Kaminski, dogs need external motivation. Once we learn…
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Portland and Salem Campuses Assist with Multiple Rescues
OHS Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane Society’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14. First, at the request of Oakridge Police, OHS assisted with a situation involving an overwhelmed breeder. Four OHS transport vehicles traveled to the area to bring 38…
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OHS Thrift Store
OHS Merger Update We love the OHS Thrift Store as much as you do, and we’re thrilled to announce that it will stay open at its current location in downtown Salem. Our merger with OHS will not bring immediate changes to the shop. Your donations and purchases are a major source of revenue for pets and the…
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Wildfire Information and Resources
As wildfires affect many communities around our state, here are some important reminders and resources. We will continue to keep this page updated as conditions change. Be Prepared Sign up for emergency alerts. Know when an emergency is happening in your county. Getting info quickly gives you power to take action. Find your county and sign up…
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Portland and Salem Assist with Multiple Rescues
OHS Receives 38 Alaskan Malamutes and 87 Cats in Two Separate Cases Oregon Humane Society’s Portland and Salem campuses were involved in two separate rescues on Sept. 14, 2022. “OHS can respond to multiple urgent requests thanks to the hard work and collaboration of the teams at the Portland and Salem campuses,” says Sharon Harmon,…
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Beagle 101: A Breed Resource Guide
Beagle Behavior & Facts Get to know the breed before you adopt! We are breaking down beagle behavior and tips for success. Learn about these vocal and curious hounds: Beagle Tips for Success
