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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 […]

Dogs Rescued from Suspected Drug House

An OHS investigations team yesterday rescued 17 dogs from a suspected drug house that was the target of a raid by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.  Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office found dead rats in the drinking water of pets as well large amounts of dog feces and urine in the areas where animals lived […]

OHS Deploys Emergency Response Teams to Bay Area

OHS is deploying members of the emergency response team to the Bay Area to help with a canine influenza outbreak. The illness was first identified at Oakland Animal Services on June 19 and quickly spread to other dogs at the shelter. Animals who were exposed to the virus were transferred to East Bay SPCA and […]

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 […]

After School Clubs

After School Clubs at Oregon Humane Society Oregon Humane Society’s After School Clubs aim to inspire, educate, and empower today’s youth to create a more humane future for animals. Sessions will feature socialization with shelter pets, animal enrichment crafts, and presentations from professionals of the industry. These clubs are not only FUN but they teach real-world […]

Earth Day 2017 at OHS

On Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, OHS welcomed volunteers from US Bank and SOLVE for some special Earth Day projects. Group volunteers like these make a major difference for the shelter by helping to maintain the dog-walking path and natural area behind the shelter building on NE Columbia Blvd. A total of 36 volunteers from […]

OHS Donates PPE to Health Care Workers and First Responders

23,000 N95 masks and Tyvek suits were donated to  Providence Health & Services and Clackamas County Emergency Services. In response to the need for personal protective equipment for health care workers and first responders, the Oregon Humane Society has donated 23,000 N95 masks and 100 Tyvek suits. The supplies were originally donated to OHS’s investigations […]