Oregon Humane News and Blog
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Oregon Humane Takes in 17 Dogs from Klamath County Neglect Case
Dogs from Klamath County neglect case transferred to Oregon Humane for ongoing care On Monday, June 18, the Oregon Humane took in 17 dogs from an ongoing animal neglect case in Southern Oregon. Klamath County Animal Control have been caring for the dogs and reached out to Oregon Humane for assistance. Work began late last…
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Compassion in Action
How a teenager is making a difference in the lives of Oregon Humane animals Three years ago, Lily Ragan attended Oregon Humane Summer Camp and was inspired to do something to help animals in need. “I’ve always loved animals and wanted to do more for them,” says Lily. With determination and focus, Lily got to…
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Family Treasure Takes Its Final Trek
Special auto donation honors legacy of long-time animal lover When Judith and Ted Parker loaded their 1982 Jeep Cherokee onto the trailer for the trip to Oregon Humane, they knew it was the end of an important chapter for their family. They also knew Oregon Humane was where the beloved family treasure was supposed to…
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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…
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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…
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When a four-legged patient becomes a family member
For one lucky dog, it was a match made at vet school As OSU vet student Caity Baxter Rath packed her bags on April 27 after her three-week clinical rotation at the Oregon Humane, she was sure to include an important keepsake. An adoption contract, a large file of medical records and a happy young…
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Volunteer Profile – Collin Golden
More than 200 compassionate young people are part of the Youth Volunteer Program at Oregon Humane. The Youth Volunteer program at the Oregon Humane gives young people, ages 12-17, a chance to put their love for animals into action. They provide hands-on care to the animals at Oregon Humane – walking dogs, socializing cats, bathing…
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Volunteer Profile – Cecil Reniche-Smith
In 2017, Oregon Humane volunteers logged more than 250,000 hours of service. When it comes to volunteering, one quote is often used to describe these selfless individuals: “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” This could not be any truer than with Oregon Humane volunteer Cecil Reniche-Smith. She is the…
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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…
