Meet Chloe House, Second Chance Coordinator My name is Chloe House, and I am a Second Chance Coordinator at Oregon Humane’s Portland Campus. My primary role is coordinating transfers to help shelters reduce their population and bring pets to Oregon Humane for adoption. In 2024, our team helped give over 7,000 animals their new beginnings. […]
Category: Second Chance
The Path Home
Nearly 12,000 animals pass through Oregon Humane’ shelters every year, each on their own unique journey. Some simply need a warm, safe place to land until a new family comes along. Others have more specific needs, ranging from medical treatments to specialized training. Oregon Humane programs and services are able to meet every need, providing […]
LA Wildfires Disaster Response
Feb. 3 Update: More than 100 animals arrive from Los Angeles At the tail end of January, Oregon Humane coordinated our third and largest transfer from shelters affected by the LA fires. This special rescue flight was made possible through partnerships with Greater Good Charities and Southwest Airlines. More than 100 cats and dogs from […]
Our Favorite Adoptions of 2024
Finding homes for pets is one of the most important things we do at Oregon Humane. Although we facillitate more than 11,000 adoptions per year, each time an animal leaves our shelter for a new, loving home is a special moment for us. So many adoptions made 2024 memorable, but there were some that truly […]
A Second Chance for Tunnel King
Working Together to Rescue Animals First established in 1997, Oregon Humane’ Second Chance Program is a collaborative effort with one crucial goal in mind: saving lives. Through the program, Oregon Humane works with more than 90 shelters and rescue groups in Oregon and across the country to transport pets from areas experiencing natural disasters or […]
Larch Creek Fire Disaster Response
One Month Update From their heroic rescue from just outside the encroaching Larch Creek wildfire to their arrival at Oregon Humane, the rescued dogs have been lovingly cared for by staff and volunteers—including gentle, thorough grooming to remove the heavy smoke and debris that clung to their fur. Wonderfully, from the group, Lovebug and Tunnel […]
Finding Homes for Bonded Animals
Sometimes the tightest bonds are formed during the toughest times. This was the case for a special odd couple who were part of a large transfer of dogs to Oregon Humane during a recent shelter capacity crisis in Josephine County. Muscle Man and Starla’s journey began in a parking lot. They were found tied to […]
