Picture Perfect Thank you to everyone who participated in Oregon Humane’ 2023 Photo Calendar Contest. Over 200 photos were entered this year, and they received over 20,000 votes in total! Photos were entered into one of four categories: Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and Best Odd Couple. Friends, family, and fans were encouraged […]
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Dashing is for the Dogs: An Insider’s Guide to the annual Oregon Humane Dog Fest
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 Oregon Humane. 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 […]
Top Volunteers for 2022 Honored
Oregon Humane Portland Campus volunteers recognized for their compassion, and kindness. Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane including Kem Sypher, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Kem has been a dedicated volunteer for 23 years and is particularly skilled at working with small animals and helping with humane […]
Heroic People and Pets Honored at Oregon Humane’ Diamond Collar Awards
Meet the Heroes Oregon Humane honored exceptional people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards on Feb. 22, 2023. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness, and vision. This was the first in-person Oregon Humane Diamond Collar Awards celebration since February 2020. This year’s winners include a Fences for Fido volunteer-turned-employee who goes […]
Top Volunteers of 2021 Honored
Oregon Humane volunteers recognized for their compassion and kindness Exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond were honored by the Oregon Humane including Debbie Chain, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Debbie has been a dedicated volunteer for 21 years and is particularly skilled at working with dogs with special behavioral needs. In 2020 and […]
Oregon Humane Assists Multnomah County Animal Services
Oregon Humane has a long history of working with Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS), and this month we’ve stepped up our efforts. Animal shelters across the country are experiencing short staffing and delays filling open positions. These challenges have been affecting MCAS resulting in a staffing crisis, so they turned to Oregon Humane for help. […]
5 Ways You Can Participate in Doggie Dash 2022
This year, there are so many different ways you can participate in Doggie Dash and make a difference for animals. Doggie Dash is so much more than a walk. It’s a celebration of this community’s love for animals and Oregon Humane’s largest fundraiser for shelter pets in need. After two years of virtual experiences, […]
Oregon Humane Hosts Resource Days to Help Pet Owners
Maintaining and strengthening the animal-human bond is at the heart of creating a More Humane Society. When pet owners are struggling to afford pet food or basic supplies, the stress can test this bond. To help, the Oregon Humane partnered with Crossroads Church to host Resource Days back in late June. Pet food, cat litter, […]
Oregon Humane Receives Humane Award from ASPCA
Oregon Humane is the recipient of the prestigious Henry Bergh Award from the ASPCA. The ASPCA® Unveils Recipients of the 2021 Humane Awards Virtual event to honor people and pets from across the nation who have made outstanding contributions to animal welfare New York, N.Y., Sept. 16, 2021 – The ASPCA® (The American Society for the […]
Local Heroes Honored with 2021 Diamond Collar Award
Oregon Humane celebrates heroic pets and people during virtual happy hour celebration On Feb. 24, four heroic pets and people in our community received the 2021 Diamond Collar Award. Recipients were recognized for their compassion, tenacity, kindness and vision. Their inspiring stories represent the Oregon Humane’s mission of creating a more humane society. “I am […]
