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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Jamutts Win “Shadow a Vet” Doggie Dash Challenge
Congratulations to the Jamutts team for winning the March Doggie Dash Challenge. One lucky member of the team will get to follow a veterinarian inside the Oregon Humane hospital for a first-hand look at how lives are saved. The team member will put on a mask and scrubs and walk beside an Oregon Humane surgeon as…
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Meet Lily: A Local Hero for Shelter Animals
Contributed by Stephanie Kittrell, Oregon Humane Community Relations Manager As the Community Relations Manager at Oregon Humane, I have the privilege of meeting people in our community who are doing good things to help pets and people in need. One such outstanding person has made a lasting impression on me and on all the shelter animals—I’d like…
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Happy National Puppy Day
A day to celebrate puppies and the unconditional love and joy they bring to our lives? Sounds like something we should celebrate every day! This day to recognize puppy love, promote adoption of dogs in need at shelters around the country (and the world), raise awareness about puppy mills and more, was started in 2006 and…
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From Derelict House to Oregon Humane Hospital: 20 Cats Rescued
An elderly couple in Portland’s St. John’s neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief last Friday when Oregon Humane removed 20 cats and kittens from their home and brought them to Oregon Humane for medical care and eventual adoption. What started with just a few cats many years ago turned into a large colony of cats, as…
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SMART: Animal Rescue Documentary Screening
Contributed by Cecil Reniche-Smith, Oregon Humane Volunteer There are all sorts of volunteer opportunities at Oregon Humane: volunteers work with the animals, assist in the Medical Center and with the Behavioral Department, help with office work, spread wood chips on the dog paths, and more. One of the more unusual volunteer opportunities at Oregon Humane…
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Oregon Humane Testifies Before Judiciary Committee on Five Bills
Representatives from Oregon Humane and other animal advocates testified in favor of five bills to strengthen animal cruelty laws during a special March 29 hearing by the Oregon House Judiciary Committee. To watch a recorded video of the hearing, visit the Oregon Legislature’s website here » The five bills discussed at the March 29 hearing were:…
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Top Volunteers of 2016 Honored for Helping Pets at Oregon Humane
We’re Wild About Our Volunteers An Oregon City woman who volunteered more than 400 hours of her time in 2016 to help animals rescued from neglect has been named the Oregon Humane Volunteer of the Year. René Pizzo received the honor on March 12 at a special awards ceremony that recognized outstanding Oregon Humane volunteers. Oregon Humane…
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Amazon Smile Can Help Oregon Humane Pets
Support Oregon Humane by Shopping with Amazon Smile Amazon.com now offers a way to support your favorite charity when shopping on their website. When you join Amazon Smile (it’s free!), just select Oregon Humane as your charity. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your purchase totals. When you sign into smile.amazon.com, you’ll see products…
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Help Pets with Fred Meyer Rewards
Fred Meyer Community Rewards If you are a Fred Meyer shopper, it’s as easy as pie to support the pets at Oregon Humane. Fred Meyer donates $2.5 million each year to nonprofits and community groups in our region selected by customers. NOTICE: existing Fred Meyer Rewards customers, you may need to renew! Anyone who signed up…
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Tuxedo Cat, Shaggy, Finds New Home After Owner’s Passing
In December 2013, loyal Oregon Humane supporter Susan Powers* was being treated for cancer. Although she was optimistic about her prognosis, she contacted Oregon Humane to make a plan for her two cats. Susan had read about the Oregon Humane Friends Forever™ program, which guarantees the care of pets who survive their owners. Susan included…
