After Cora was found stuck in a pipe and in desperate need of medical care, she was brought to safety at Oregon Humane Salem Campus by the construction worker who rescued her. The medical team dove into action, providing lifesaving care that helped her beat incredible odds. She’d been stuck without food or water for […]
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Fourth of July and Lost Pets
Safety First The Fourth of July, and the days leading up to and following, can be scary and traumatic for our pets. While people may be celebrating, our pets don’t understand the loud noises and booming explosions that often blanket our neighborhoods. Preparation is key to protecting our pets on the Fourth, and through the […]
What to Do with Exuberant Dogs
At Oregon Humane’ Behavior and Rescue Center, small team of Certified Behavior Modification Trainers and volunteers are working with the most fearful and shy dogs (and cats) that come to Oregon Humane, helping them learn the skills and confidence needed to find their special new homes. This includes dogs like Edgar, a young, exuberant lab […]
Oregon Humane Partners with PAW Team
A Paw-sitively Amazing Paw-tnership For the clients of Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, home is where their beloved pet is. Their clients all have a different story to share. Some are unhoused, some live in shelter, while others face financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their companions. But the animals that […]
Dogs & Cats move in to Oregon Humane’s Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC)
In mid-December, a dozen dogs and cats who were part of Oregon Humane’ Behavior Modification (BMOD) program made the short journey to their new kennels inside the recently opened Behavior and Rescue Center (BRC). The BRC is part of Oregon Humane’ expansion that includes the adjacent Community Veterinary Hospital. The newly built space offers improved […]
Oregon Humane partners with Blanchet House to Help Pets
Once a month, Dr. Mack makes himself available to consult with pet owners receiving services from Blanchet House. He is available to answer questions and, when needed, facilitate referrals to Oregon Humane’s Community Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Mack also distributes necessary supplies including food, collapsible water bowls, harnesses, leashes, and collars. These items are all donations […]
Oregon Humane Salem New BottleDrop Program
It’s never been easier to help Oregon Humane shelter pets! We have some exciting news! Effective January 1, 2023, Oregon Humane Salem has partnered with BottleDrop Give! BottleDrop partners with 503(c) nonprofits to allow community members to donate their recyclables while supporting Oregon Humane Salem’s shelter pets and services. Have questions?
FAQs: Change in Services for Stray Cats from Marion County
Beginning Nov. 15, 2022, Oregon Humane Salem Campus will no longer be able to accept stray cats from Marion County. With this change, Oregon Humane will deepen our focus on helping pet owners who are seeking support to keep their cats or need to rehome their cats/kittens. We will also have greater capacity to assist […]
Oregon Humane Thrift Store
Oregon Humane Merger Update We love the Oregon Humane Thrift Store as much as you do, and we’re thrilled to announce that it will stay open at its current location in downtown Salem. Our merger with Oregon Humane will not bring immediate changes to the shop. Your donations and purchases are a major source of revenue for […]
Say Hello to Oregon Humane’ Youngest TLC Donor
You’re never too young to care about animals That’s certainly the case for 14-year-old Alina, who recently raised $1,000 for Oregon Humane, becoming our youngest Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle (TLC) donor. This year, however, Alina decided to take her advocacy efforts to the next level when she decided to make Oregon Humane the focus of […]
