Oregon Humane News and Blog
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Adoptions Planned for Rescued Birds
A Damascus man charged with animal neglect has surrendered ownership of 245 exotic birds, allowing Oregon Humane to move ahead with the process of offering the birds for adoption. Oregon Humane plans to begin adoptions the first week of December. The birds were seized by Oregon Humane this summer as the result of an investigation…
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Dogs Rescued from Suspected Drug House
An Oregon Humane investigations team yesterday rescued 17 dogs from a suspected drug house that was the target of a raid by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office found dead rats in the drinking water of pets as well large amounts of dog feces and urine in the areas where animals…
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Rescue of 245 Birds Brings Felony Charges
The owner of 245 birds seized by Oregon Humane investigators in one of the largest animal rescues in Oregon history (previous story here) now faces felony charges. Based on evidence gathered by Oregon Humane, a Clackamas County grand jury last week indicted the owner on multiple felony counts of criminal animal neglect. Oregon Humane was…
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Silky the Hairless Hamster Gets a Tiny Sweater
What do you do if you notice a hairless animal who seems to be chilly? In the case of Silky the hairless hamster, an Oregon Humane employee decided to crochet her a tiny sweater to help her stay warm. *Oct. 24 update below – Silky has been adopted!* Silky came to Oregon Humane when her family…
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Practicing to Save Lives
Contributed by Cecil Reniche-Smith, Oregon Humane Volunteer & Oregon HumaneTAR team member It’s an old joke: a tourist in New York City asks a passerby, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” and is told “Practice, practice, practice.” For the Oregon Humane Technical Animal Rescue Team (Oregon HumaneTAR), however, “practice” is no joke. When a life…
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Protecting Animals: Justice for Bella
A former legal intern recounts his experience working with the Investigations Department at Oregon Humane. Contributed by John Hopkinson, Investigations Program Assistant. On an average Saturday, around 700 people walk through the doors at Oregon Humane to meet pets for adoption. However, most people do not realize that many of our available animals come from abuse and…
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Oregon Humane Medical Director Honored by OSU
Oregon State University (OSU) will honor Dr. Kris Otteman, Oregon Humane Shelter Medicine Director, this month with a special award that recognizes OSU alumni who have distinguished themselves in their professions and communities. Dr. Otteman, classes of 1982 and 1986, will be named alumni fellow of the College of Veterinary Medicine by the OSU Alumni Association.…
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Fur Fest: Youth Volunteer Appreciation
How do you thank Oregon Humane Youth Volunteers for their thousands of hours of service at the shelter throughout the year? You throw them a party where they get to mingle with the animals they love, of course! The 2016 Youth Volunteer Appreciation celebration, or Fur Fest, was a hit. These young adults (ages 12-17)…
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Cats from Louisiana Floods Come to Oregon
Thirty-one cats and kittens from flood-ravaged Louisiana arrived at the Oregon Humane yesterday to get a second chance at life. The first of the newly arrived cats are expected to be available for adoption tomorrow. The pets came to Oregon Humane from Acadiana Animal Aid, a nonprofit shelter outside of Lafayette, Louisiana. Acadiana, which was…
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Get the Whole Kitty & Kaboodle Fixed for Free
Fix Every Cat in your Home for FREE This September 19-23, 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 Kitty & Kaboodle event, you can get all your cats fixed…
