A Doggie Dash for the History Books

Dashers attend in record numbers and take fundraising to new heights There were big dogs, little dogs, dogs in strollers, dogs in costumes and a turtle as Waterfront Park transformed into a giant celebration of people and pets for the 31st annual Doggie Dash. The epic block party also commemorated OHS’s 150th anniversary. The day […]

IRA Rollover Gifts Can Help Pets

Congress today passed legislation that once again allows tax-favored gifts from IRA accounts. This is a great way to help pets and save on taxes. Under the new legislation (which is expected to be signed by the President shortly), a gift transferred directly from a donor’s IRA account to OHS at any point during 2015 […]

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 […]

Patricia and Diane Heffron: Legacy Giving

Patricia with Oliver, at front, who wasadopted from a county shelter in Floridaand Zee, in Patricia’s arms, who is afoster dog from Old Dog Haven Diane with Terrance, who came to OHSwith some behavior challenges but founda loving home with Diane. Patricia and Diane Heffron are often considered a dynamic duo at OHS. The siblings […]

OHS Teams Deploy to Help With Hurricane Irma Relief

Volunteers and employees from OHS deployed this week to help care for pets displaced by Hurricane Irma.  Members of the disaster response teams are trained in emergency shelter operations and in caring pets who are often frightened and fearful after being separated from their homes and families. A three-person team departed Wednesday morning for Duncan, […]

Spay & Neuter – OHS Salem Veterinary Clinic

OHS Salem Veterinary Clinic In 2010, the Oregon Humane Society Salem Campus (formerly Willamette Humane Society) opened the region’s first low-cost, high-quality spay and neuter clinic. Our clinic serves owned cats, community cats, OHS shelter pets, and rescue partners. Since opening, shelter veterinarians have performed more than 70,000 procedures. Our compassionate team is made up […]

Urgent Care – Community Veterinary Hospital

Call Us to Book an Appointment Please call our Community Veterinary Hospital at (503) 285-7722 if you believe your pet needs urgent care. Urgent care appointments are not available to book online as this service requires further information to best help each pet. Urgent Care Services Urgent medical care should be sought for issues that […]