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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 […]
Doggie Dash is so much more than a 5k walk. This event is a dog oasis that celebrates our community of pet lovers with tons of activities, freebies and fun you won’t want to miss. On May 11, Waterfront Park is going to the dogs for Portland’s best pet festival. After a *sunny* 5k stroll […]
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 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 […]
Fighting for those who can’t speak for themselves When Thomas Lamb Eliot founded the Oregon Humane Society, it was based on the fundamental belief that the compassionate treatment of animals is the cornerstone of a more humane society. For 151 years, fighting animal cruelty and abuse has been at the heart of OHS’s mission. It […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]