Oregon Humane partners with Washington County Animal Services to take in 19 felines in need. Two cats turned into 20 for a local pet owner, prompting Washington County Animal Services (WCAS) to step in to help. The situation was an example of how quickly cats can reproduce when they aren’t spayed/neutered. Oregon Humane regularly partners […]
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Helping Fearful Cats Find Their Purr-fect Home
How Oregon Humane’ Behavior Modification Program Is Saving Feline Lives Can you really train a cat? This is a common question from most people who hear about the Behavior Modification Program, or BMOD, program for cats. While most cats who come to Oregon Humane are able to adjust to shelter life, those who come from […]
Applications Open for 2019 Rose Festival Canine Court
Is your dog royalty? Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds are invited to apply for the 2019 Portland Rose Festival Canine Court. Six dogs will be honored as the official Canine Court, including two lucky dogs to be crowned the king and queen. All six dogs will be invited to ride on, or walk […]
It Takes a Village – Caring for “Bottle Babies”
Oregon Humane and foster parents work together to save a fragile group of newborn puppies There is a special group of foster parents that help care for the smallest and most fragile pets who come to Oregon Humane. The pets are known as “bottle babies” because they are not able to nurse and rely entirely […]
Oregon Humane deploys second team to help with Camp Fire response
Second Oregon Humane team helps care for pets people affected by deadly California wildfire. Late last week, a second group of Oregon Humane responders deployed to California to help care for hundreds of pets displaced by the Camp Fire. Oregon Humane staff members Tyreen Jerrell and Erin Luther, plus Oregon Humane volunteers Lynn Davis and […]
Yogi’s Transformation
Dog rescued from dog meat farm in South Korea undergoes transformation thanks to Oregon Humane volunteer groomers. When Yogi emerged from the flight after the long trip from South Korea, her joyful disposition was immediately evident. She was eager to greet everyone and seemed to convey gratitude for the opportunity to be free from the […]
A Special Kitten Named Shane
Kitten with unique condition looking for loving home. Some might say he’s unlucky, but after you spend five minutes with this sweet guy you quickly forget that under that perfect furry coat lies a misshapen sternum. You can barely feel it as he lies in your arms, purring contently. Three-month-old kitten Shane was born with […]
Oregon Humane and Portland Rose Festival announce Canine Court and Grand Marshal
Diesel the Mastiff named Grand Marshal of the Grand Floral Parade In celebration of Portland’s love of pets and the Oregon Humane’s 150th anniversary, the Portland Rose Festival has designated a canine as the Grand Marshal of the Grand Floral Parade for the first time in the event’s history. Four additional dogs were named to […]
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 into a giant celebration of people and pets for the 31st annual Doggie Dash. The epic block party also commemorated Oregon Humane’s 150th anniversary. The […]
Oregon Humane Receives 19 Cats After Seaside Apartment Fire
Seaside Police rescue 19 cats from a burned-out building and transport them to Oregon Humane On Friday, March 30, Oregon Humane got a call from the Seaside Police Department about a group of cats who were living in a condemned apartment building. It was a place the 19 cats called home before a devastating fire […]
