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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.

  • DIY Dog Treats

    Peanut Butter Pupcakes Recipe Treat your dog to something homemade and tasty! Peanut butter pupcakes, cupcakes for dogs are easy and fun to make. All it takes is simple ingredients and a reliable sous chef (aka your doggo)! Ingredients Cupcake Frosting (optional) Directions

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  • Subsidized Adoption Fees through Pets for the Elderly

    Grants that Help More Pets Find Homes As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Oregon Humane (Oregon Humane) relies on donations and grants to fund our programs, services, and operations. Oregon Humane’ Foundation Relations Manager, Katie Hovde, works hard to ensure that the grants that we apply for will have the greatest impact on the most number of…

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  • Fear Free Care at the Community Veterinary Hospital

    Patient-Focused Care Every veterinary professional at Oregon Humane’s Community Veterinary Hospital (CVH) is a graduate of the Fear Free Shelter Program. The Fear Free Shelter Program teaches specific handling techniques to provide safe and low-stress veterinary care to our patients. This allows us to create the most welcoming and patient-focused environment for all pets who enter our…

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  • Ask a Vet: Preparing for Vet Visits

    Tips to Help Your Anxious Pet Q&A with Dr. D’Amore

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  • Individualized Care for Salem Pets

    Each pet at Oregon Humane has a unique story and background. Sometimes we get lucky and have insight into parts of their history, but often we don’t know anything at all. In these situations, experienced Training & Behavior staff are critical in developing individualized care plans for pets to set them up for lifelong success.…

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  • The Gift that Saved Cookie

    Cookie Gets a Sweet Deal The veterinary team knew that Cookie needed something they could not give – but they knew who could. Staff quickly identified a feline blood donor named Shaw. Kristina Zych, Certified Veterinary Technician, recalls, “Shaw was a perfect match. Cookie received a blood transfusion the very next day and her PCV was…

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  • Fourth of July Safety for Pets

    Keep Your Pets Safe The Fourth of July is not a time of celebration for pets. If your pets are frightened by fireworks, you probably know the signs: they cower, tremble in fear and may run away. There are ways to make July 4th safer and less stressful for pets. Lost Pets: What to Do…

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  • Ask a Vet: Summer & Preventative Pet Care

    Summer Preparedness Tips Summer can be a time for outdoor adventures with your pet. As temperatures rise and pests become peskier, it’s also an important time to consider your pet’s preventative care. Here are some helpful tips to keep your pet healthy, happy, and having fun this summer. Q&A with Dr. Warnes

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  • Should I Adopt an Adult Cat?

    Thinking of bringing home a cat? Consider an adult! Sure, kittens are cute. But adult and senior cats make amazing companions, too! Here are the top three reasons to consider bringing home an adult cat. 1. Energy Adult cats have a calmer energy. Unlike kittens, who require hours of daily playtime to stimulate their growing…

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  • A Gift with Guaranteed Income for Life

    By Charles Aubin I am a long-time supporter of Oregon Humane. I’ve done it all—volunteering, donating, and working with staff. In fact, I’ve even been Santa at the holiday event, Santa Paws, for over twenty years! As I deepened my relationship with animals and their people, I wanted to further my commitment to their future.…

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