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 wonโt want to miss. On May 11, Waterfront Park is going to the dogs for Portlandโs best pet festival. After a *sunny* 5k stroll […]
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 […]
An OHS investigations team yesterday rescued 17 dogs from a suspected drug house that was the target of a raid by the Clackamas County Sheriffโs Office.ย Deputies from the Sheriffโs 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 […]
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 OHSโs mission. It […]
After School Clubs at Oregon Humane Society Oregon Humane Societyโs After School Clubs aim to inspire, educate, and empower todayโs 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 […]
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The little dogs were large and in charge on Sunday, May 29, when they and their families attended the Rainier/Columbia County Rescue Little Dogs reunion at OHS. Five dogs from that rescue had a play date at OHS while their familiesโall OHS staff or volunteers who fell in love with these resilient pupsโswapped stories and […]
On a recent Saturday, I show up at Rocky Butte at 9 am, coffee in hand. I’m there with my OHS Technical Animal Rescue teammates to practice high-angle rescue. We do this so we’re ready in case a dog falls off a cliff while they are hiking with their familiesโa situation we have encountered more […]
Keep Your Pets Safe The Fourth of July is not a time of celebration for pets. If your pets are frightened by fireworks, you probably know the signs: they cower, tremble in fear and may run away. There are ways to make July 4th safer and less stressful for pets. Lost Pets: What to Do […]
