How enrichment techniques help fearful pets blossom. What do bacon bubbles, audio books and bird videos have in common? They are all enrichment tools used in the Behavior Modification (BMod) Program at the Oregon Humane. The BMod team works with dogs and cats who come to Oregon Humane needing in-depth care to address their fears, […]
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus – Info and Resources
Oregon Humane response to Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus and tips to keep your bunnies safe. Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, or RHDV, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is often fatal in rabbits and hares. The virus was first seen in Asia and Europe but has now become common in some areas of the United […]
ASPCA Provides Grant for New Road Ahead
ASPCA has provided $1.75 million in grant funding to support construction of two new innovative facilities. Oregon Humane has announced a groundbreaking New Road Ahead project to improve the lives of vulnerable animals and further support under-resourced pet owners in Oregon. The project, which is made possible in part thanks to a total of $1.75 […]
Oregon Humane Receives Record Donation from Stella & Chewy’s
The gift represents one of the largest donations of pet food to Oregon Humane Oregon Humane has received a 73,000-pound donation of pet food, worth more than $250,000, from Stella & Chewy’s. Stella & Chewy’s is a premium nutritional pet food company based out of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, which has long showed support for shelter […]
Finley’s Heroes
How two nurses helped a diabetic cat find his new life. When Finley’s owner passed away, he lost the person who’d been his constant companion for seven years. But he faced another challenge. Finley was recently diagnosed with diabetes and managing his disease had been a challenge. Finley was surrendered to Oregon Humane when his […]
Oregon Humane receives $300,000 grant from Petco Foundation
Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of the Oregon Humane Grant of $300,000 will extend efforts to save more animal lives in Oregon Oregon Humane has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its efforts to provide critical medical care to pets in need and help preserve the animal-human bond. The […]
Dogs from Oklahoma Begin a New Chapter
Oregon Humane welcomes 39 dogs from the first transport from Oklahoma since COVID-19 changed our world. On June 27, long before the sun came up over the plains of Oklahoma, dozens of volunteers from Fetch Fido a Flight were preparing more than 200 pets for their flight to Oregon. Oregon Humane, SafeHaven Humane Society and […]
Gratitude for a Day of Giving
Oregon Humane Day of Giving part of global #GivingTuesdayNow effort. Even standing 6 feet apart, the community still came together for the animals during the Day of Giving on Tuesday, May 5. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed almost every aspect of our work at the Oregon Humane — but it hasn’t changed our commitment to […]
Oregon Humane Humane Education Goes Virtual
Oregon Humane launches free, virtual humane education programs to support students and parents. This is a challenging time for everyone, especially parents and kids. With schools closed and learning shifted online, Oregon Humane’s Humane Education team has created innovative, virtual programs to support young people in our community. “Humane Education is deeply rooted in Oregon […]
Focus on Fosters: Meet Starfire
A shy little dog named Starfire moves into a foster home for the next phase of her training. With many uncertainties facing the shelter during this challenging time, more than 200 shelter pets were moved to Oregon Humane foster homes to create room for any urgent community needs. The foster team prioritized placing animals who […]
