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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Bonding Together for the Love of Animals
Eager to introduce more accessibility to the youth volunteer program, Monica Nash, Oregon Humane Volunteer Engagement Manager, created a unique solution called Partner Pairs. This program enables youth volunteers who need special accommodations to volunteer alongside a trusted parent or guardian. These junior animal enthusiasts spend their volunteer time interacting with and learning about animals…
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Community Coming Together
Community Coming Together 2024 (and beyond) at Oregon Humane Oregon Humane made remarkable strides in 2024 towards our mission of creating a More Humane Society, thanks to you. Our compassionate community of animal lovers came together—from Oregon Humane volunteers to adopters to generous donors—to support animals in need in some big ways! As we look…
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Oregon Humane and PAW Team Partner to Provide Spay & Neuter Services
Access to Veterinary Care for Pets in the Community Experiencing the joy that comes with having a pet in your life should be accessible to everyone. Animals can help reduce stress and produce serotonin, the happy brain chemical. At Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, their goal is to keep people and pets together, no matter…
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Honoring Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been a recognizable figure in politics for many years thanks, in part, to his signature bow tie and bicycle-shaped label pin. At Oregon Humane, he is also known for his commitment to animal welfare and his support for several key pieces of legislation, including amendments to the Animal Welfare Act. In…
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Oregon Humane Assists with Hurricane Helene Response
Images of homes being washed away, entire towns submerged in water, and landslides crushing roads were shocking. Recovery from a storm of this magnitude can take months or years. Oregon Humane has a long history of helping communities recover after natural disasters, often in partnership with national organizations like the ASPCA. Oregon Humane responders complete…
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Adopt ASAP
Working Together to Inspire Adoptions Founded in 2006, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is a working coalition composed of five Portland/Vancouver-area animal shelters and organizations. In addition to Oregon Humane’ Portland and Salem campuses, the partnership includes Cat Adoption Team, Humane Society for Southwest Washington, Multnomah County Animal Services, and Washington County Animal Services.…
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Meatball Inspires a Gift to Animals
Nancy fell madly in love with Meatball the cat the moment she saw him. Meatball had just arrived at Oregon Humane Portland Campus as part of a Second Chance transfer from Klamath Falls. “The shelter in Klamath Falls named him Meatball, which perfectly fits his personality”, says Nancy. His adorable face won her over, complete…
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A Second Chance for Tunnel King
Working Together to Rescue Animals First established in 1997, Oregon Humane’ Second Chance Program is a collaborative effort with one crucial goal in mind: saving lives. Through the program, Oregon Humane works with more than 90 shelters and rescue groups in Oregon and across the country to transport pets from areas experiencing natural disasters or…
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Building a Relationship After Falling in Love
The First 3 Days Early days are full of big changes for you and your new friend, so it’s normal for both of you to feel overwhelmed. In the first three days, Oregon Humane experts advise keeping everything calm and quiet.Keep the leash on your new dog to prevent them from jumping on everything in…
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Get to Know Oregon Humane and Our Impact in the Mid-Valley
These are challenging times in animal welfare – the need is everywhere. But there is power in our collective compassion. When organizations work together, we can accomplish so much more. Even when we disagree, we all have a shared goal of saving lives, and improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.…
