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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The Shelter in the Little Brown House
A Second Chance transfer partner story, contributed by Oregon Humane volunteer Jessica Haggin. Approximately four hours east of Portland is a tiny brown house set back from Highway 84. Driving past, you probably wouldn’t even notice it. It’s so far outside the nearest town (La Grande) that there’s nothing but space on one side of…
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New COO for Oregon’s Largest Animal Welfare Organization
Oregon Humane has hired a chief operating officer from the private sector. “Brian August, with 19 years of experience in operations, strategy and supply chain operations, will help a highly-qualified group of Oregon Humane executives reach their highest potential,” said Sharon Harmon, Executive Director and CEO of Oregon Humane. August comes to Oregon Humane from Slalom…
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Caring for a Flock of Feathered Friends
Contributed by René Pizzo, Oregon Humane Emergency Animal Shelter volunteer Since July 2016, Oregon Humane staff and volunteers have been caring for 245 exotic birds seized from an individual who is now facing animal neglect charges (story here and here). Long-time volunteer René Pizzo’s blog highlights the unique challenges and rewards of caring for these exotic…
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Oregon Humane Reaches Milestone 11,000th Adoption in 2016
A lively black Labrador puppy named Remington set a milestone for the Oregon Humane this evening by becoming the 11,000th pet adopted in 2016. Remington is going to a new home with the Boverman family of Southwest Portland where he will join Bella, the family’s six-year-old Labrador. “Each year, we set a goal of finding…
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Eat at Chipotle on Dec. 15 & Help Pets
Chipotle: On Dec. 15, 2016, show this flyer (printed or on your smartphone) to the cashier at any Portland or SW Washington Chipotle restaurant or tell the cashier you’re supporting Oregon Humane. 50% of proceeds from this day will help the pets at Oregon Humane. This is a great day to buy lunch for the office,…
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Jolly St. Snip is Coming Back to Town
Fix Every Cat in your Home for FREE This December 5-9, the Animal Shelter Alliance of Portland (ASAP) is offering a major spay/neuter special for felines. This deal is offered through ASAP’s Spay & Save program, which offers low-cost spay/neuter all year round. During the Jolly St. Snip event, you can get all your cats fixed for…
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Friends Forever Finds Clyde a New Home
Contributed by Kathryn Karr, Legacy Gifts Manager Oregon Humane Friends Forever™ – Planning for Your Pets Art contacted Oregon Humane a few years ago, worried about his two beagles, Bonnie and Clyde. The two dogs were healthy, but Art was worried about their future. What if there came a time when he was unable to care for them?…
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Foster Fails: Forever Homes for Foster Graduates
Contributed by Peggy Quentin, Oregon Humane Foster Care Volunteer What is a “foster failure” or “foster fail,” exactly? Though “failure” might sound negative, these are terms used to describe a happy, though unexpected, ending. A “foster failure” is when the foster caregiver falls in love with the pet and adopts him/her into their home to…
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Brighten Your Black Friday with a Best Friend
Black Friday Adoption Special at Oregon Humane Who wants to go to the mall during the busiest shopping day of the year? Instead, come to Oregon Humane and get 50% off the adoption fee of any pet six years or older on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving. (Nov. 25-27, 2016) Together with the reduced…
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Oregon Humane Rescues 11 Dogs; Owner Cited for Neglect
Oregon Humane investigators rescued 11 dogs this week from a property in Veneta, Oregon, and cited an individual with animal neglect. Authorities reported that there were no clean areas of the home where dogs were living, that accumulated animal feces was several inches thick in some areas and that the smell of ammonia from animal…
