It comes every year, rain or shine, the dogs of Portland take over the Tom McCall Waterfront Park and dash to raise funds for all the animals at OHS. While no self-respecting cat would ever participate in such an event, they are honored to offer their commentary. Official Kitty-Correspondents Tubby and Princess (adopted from OHS […]
Tag: Oregon
ASPCA is Matching Donations to the New Road Ahead Up to $250,000
The Road to the Finish Line By donating over $2 million already, the ASPCA has supported Oregon Humane Society’s New Road Ahead expansion project since its inception in 2016. We are currently at 98% of our fundraising goal, with just $1 million left to raise to cross the finish line. With the ASPCA’s $250,000 matching […]
OHS Fights for Laws Against Cruelty
Oregon legislators recently approved a host of bills backed by OHS that will strengthen the state’s efforts to fight animal cruelty. The bills, which are now awaiting the Governor’s signature, would increase penalties for animal cruelty, crack down on cockfighting, streamline the process of forfeiting pets who have been victims of cruelty, and give “Good […]
Animal Cruelty Crimes to Be Met with Stiffer Penalties
Legislation Update: the week of May 30, three bills approved by the House also passed the Oregon Senate. These three bills will help crack down on animal abuse in our state. OHS supported the three bills—HB 2625, HB 3177 and HB 3283—which you can find more detail on here. Two of these bills now go […]
Legislative Update: Four Bills Pass House
Good news for animal advocates: progress has been made this month toward better protections for animals in Oregon. On May 4, four bills supported by OHS passed the House of Representatives, two with a unanimous Yes vote. This means all four will continue on for consideration by the state Senate. The two bills that passed unanimously […]
Deer Shot With Arrow – Reward Offered
OHS is contributing $500 to a $1,500 reward fund for information about a blacktail doe that was shot with an arrow out of season. The incident occurred in the area of Cherry Grove, Oregon in western Washington County. The injured deer was first noticed by local residents on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017. An image of the […]
Oregon Lawmakers: Oppose Cougar Trophy Hunting Bills
Wildlife protection and conservation groups call on Oregon lawmakers to oppose cruel cougar trophy hunting bills A coalition of animal welfare, wildlife protection and conservation groups are calling on Oregon lawmakers to oppose four bills relating to cruel cougar trophy hunts recently introduced in the House and Senate. The Humane Society of the United States, […]