Diesel the Mastiff named Grand Marshal of the Grand Floral Parade In celebration of Portland’s love of pets and the Oregon Humane Society’s 150th anniversary, the Portland Rose Festival has […]
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Blog posts from OHS staff and volunteers
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 […]
When a four-legged patient becomes a family member
For one lucky dog, it was a match made at vet school As OSU vet student Caity Baxter Rath packed her bags on April 27 after her three-week clinical rotation […]
Volunteer Profile – Collin Golden
More than 200 compassionate young people are part of the Youth Volunteer Program at OHS. The Youth Volunteer program at the Oregon Humane Society gives young people, ages 12-17, a […]
Volunteer Profile – Cecil Reniche-Smith
In 2017, OHS volunteers logged more than 250,000 hours of service. When it comes to volunteering, one quote is often used to describe these selfless individuals: “Volunteers do not necessarily […]
OHS Receives 19 Cats After Seaside Apartment Fire
Seaside Police rescue 19 cats from a burned-out building and transport them to OHS On Friday, March 30, OHS got a call from the Seaside Police Department about a group […]
The Best Kind of Baby Shower
It’s Kitten and Puppy Season at OHS OHS is expecting! Every year, more than 900 kittens and 200 puppies that aren’t quite ready for adoption arrive at OHS. These kittens […]
Hop to It: What You Need to Know About Pet Rabbits
By K.A McKenna With spring in full bloom and Easter just around the corner, many people may be thinking about adding a bunny to the family. However, it’s important to […]
Celebrating puppies!
Five things you may not know about training puppies. For National Puppy Day we are celebrating all the things we love about puppies – their cuteness, wrinkly skin, soft fur, […]
When Disaster is Local
Be prepared if you need to evacuate your pets When you think of disaster preparedness, what comes to mind? Having a survival kit for an earthquake, wildfire, flood or power […]