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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.

  • Charitable Checkoff

    Tax season is right around the corner and if you’re feeling unsure about what to do with your refund, consider a Charitable Checkoff. How does it work? Funds received through Charitable Checkoff come from taxpayers all across the state. These funds are designated exclusively for Oregon Humane programs that provide statewide services such our Humane…

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  • The Art of Doing Nothing

    Keeping your dog active and busy can be essential for their physical and emotional health. But, so is teaching them to settle and do nothing.

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  • Happy Tails: Our Favorite Adoptions of 2023 

    There have been more than 11,000 adoptions this year at Oregon Humane. This extraordinary number of pets finding new homes showcases the compassion in our community and the commitment to helping animals in need.   Even with thousands of adoptions, we never lose sight of the significance of each individual pet going home. It is a…

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  • Oregon Humane Partners with PAW Team

    A Paw-sitively Amazing Paw-tnership For the clients of Portland Animal Welfare (PAW) Team, home is where their beloved pet is. Their clients all have a different story to share. Some are unhoused, some live in shelter, while others face financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their companions. But the animals that…

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  • Oregon Humane Photo Calendar Contest 2023

    Picture Perfect Thank you to everyone who participated in Oregon Humane’ 2023 Photo Calendar Contest. Over 200 photos were entered this year, and they received over 20,000 votes in total! Photos were entered into one of four categories: Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Other Pet, and Best Odd Couple. Friends, family, and fans were encouraged…

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  • Canine Respiratory Disease FAQ

    What is happening? This summer, a new variation of respiratory disease was identified in several states. In a small percentage of those infected, dogs became severely ill very quickly or were sick for more than a month. While the exact type of bacteria or virus has not been identified, respiratory illnesses are common in dogs…

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  • How Cotton Got His Fluff Back

    Cotton was part of a rescue from an extreme case of animal abuse and neglect here in Jackson County, Oregon. Thanks to a caller who reported the abuse, the Jackson County Animal Services, dedicated Oregon Humane staff and volunteers, one special adopter, and many more people, Cotton’s life transformed. Watch his full story below:  So…

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  • Beagle-Versary: Celebrating One Year of Freedom

    Everyone had a howling good time!

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  • August is Make-a-Will Month

    Samantha’s Story: Creating a Better Future for Animals By Samantha Krettler When I moved to Oregon more than 40 years ago, one of my neighbors told me about the incredible work being done at Oregon Humane. As an animal lover, I felt called to support their work to help ensure the safety and well-being of…

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  • Keeping Celia & Tequila Together

    The Call that Changed it All Static buzzed over the line a moment before a desperate voice came through. The caller, Celia, had heard about Oregon Humane’s Community Veterinary Hospital (CVH) and made the call hoping that it would be the answer for Tequila, her normally spry Chihuahua, whose mouth was swollen and in pain.…

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