Stanley’s Miraculous Recovery At the heart of all OHS’ programs and services is the central goal of bringing pets and people together. Every day, magical moments that demonstrate the power of human-animal bonds are happening at OHS. Last spring, three neo-natal kittens arrived at OHS in the height of kitten season, needing  round-the-clock care and […] The post Bringing Pets & People Together appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

The hospital opened in October 2022 as part of our New Road Ahead expansion, with a goal of keeping more pets and their people together. By offering high-quality veterinary care to our community—including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, urgent care—and providing families who qualify with subsidized care options, OHS has been able to reduce the need […] The post More Care for More Animals appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

OHS Welcomes a New Medical Director to the Community Veterinary Hospital  Looking back on her life, Dr. Franci Forman believes she was always destined to be a veterinarian. She had focused much of her early adulthood around building a career as a competitive downhill skier, but the practice of medicine called to her just as […] The post Meet Dr. Forman appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

The neighbors felt something wasn’t right. Rumors circulated as the community grew increasingly concerned about the noises emanating from a SE Portland home.  Portland Police Bureau officers responded to the call for help, with the assistance of Multnomah County Animal Services and Oregon Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement and medical teams. A total of 15 […] The post Justice for Monte  appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

Sharon Harmon, president and CEO of Oregon Humane Society, is retiring after 36 years of leading the largest animal welfare organization in the Northwest. Harmon has built this independent, nonprofit organization into a national leader in animal sheltering and welfare, significantly expanding its services, facilities and impact. She is nationally recognized for developing innovative programs […] The post Announcing the Retirement of Longtime CEO Sharon Harmon appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

As reports of avian flu (H5N1) have emerged across the nation and right here in Oregon, many pet owners have wondered if there is a concern for their pets’ safety. Oregon Humane Society’s Chief Medical Officer Steve Kochis has been in communication with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to ensure we have all the up-to-date […] The post Pet Safety: What you need to know about the H5N1 Virus appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

Jan. 16 Update: 21 Dogs Arrive from Sacramento Oregon Humane Society is planning to receive multiple transfers of dogs and cats from California shelters over the next few days. The first arrived on Wednesday, Jan. 15, bringing 21 puppies and dogs from Sacramento Front Street shelter. Within the next 1-2 weeks, we are planning for […] The post LA Wildfires Disaster Response appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

In 2024, 19 pets—including 16 cats and three dogs—were placed in new, loving homes thanks to the Friends Forever™ program at Oregon Humane Society. So many special bonds were fortified when these precious animals were given the gift of a planned future. Five of these cats belonged to longtime OHS volunteer Joanne Hodgdon. When Joanne needed […] The post Friends Forever: A Look Back at 2024 appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

Finding homes for pets is one of the most important things we do at Oregon Humane Society. Although we facillitate more than 11,000 adoptions per year, each time an animal leaves our shelter for a new, loving home is a special moment for us.   So many adoptions made 2024 memorable, but there were some that […] The post Our Favorite Adoptions of 2024  appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more

Eager to introduce more accessibility to the youth volunteer program, Monica Nash, OHS 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 in […] The post Bonding Together for the Love of Animals appeared first on Oregon Humane Society ..read more