Oregon Humane News and Blog
Learn about Oregon Humane’ impact in our community and beyond, and discover new ways to support your pets at home.
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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.…
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The Race to Save King Kong
King King arrived at Willamette Humane Society with a desperate plea to save his life. Like many animals that come to a shelter, King Kong arrived in a time of need. Left on the doorstep of the Willamette Humane Society (WHS) in Salem with a note attached to his carrier, King Kong had a life-threatening…
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$200,000 Matching Challenge!
Join us in finishing the New Road Ahead Campaign for pets like Sheila. Like many animals, we didn’t know much about Sheila’s history prior to her arrival at Oregon Humane from a shelter in New Mexico. All we knew for sure is that she had a smile that could melt your heart! We soon discovered…
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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,…
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Volunteering is Self-Care: Q&A with Laura Horon
Helping Animals and Your Soul Love cats, dogs, rabbits or all of the above? Or maybe you have a specialized skill that might come in handy at Oregon Humane? That’s what Laura Horon did. Her volunteer journey began with her love of animals and turned into using her professional experience to help Oregon Humane.…
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Running with the Dogs: David Mishler’s Volunteer Q & A
Getting Those Shelter Dog Wiggles Out, One Step at a Time. Just like people, pets need exercise to keep them healthy and happy. Some animals, especially high-energy dogs, need a lot of exercise. This where superstar volunteers shine! This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week and we sat down with Running Team Volunteer, David Mishler to talk…
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Play Between Dogs: Does My Dog Enjoy It?
Before introducing your dog to other dogs, ask yourself, “Does my dog really enjoy playing with other dogs?” Play bows (see the picture above). Think of a play bow as an advance apology from one dog to another. As if they are saying, “Hey, no worries. Anything I do after this, even if it is…
