Happy to report that Artemis was adopted over the weekend!
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Pet all the dogs. Pet all the cats. Donate. Dash. Repeat.
Amanda Gleason
Amanda Gleason
Doggie Dash is on, and I am dashing to save lives!
I have been a volunteer at the Oregon Humane Society since 2014. I've always wanted another dog since we lost Camille, but never had enough time at home to commit to a canine friend. So I thought, if I can't have a dog of my own to love, why not love on a bunch of other dogs!
One dog that has always stuck with me is a 10 year old pit mix named Zeus. When he came to OHS he was in bad shape - hairless, mangy, sad, scared and huddled in the back of his kennel. I tossed a couple of treats in his door, but he wasn't motivated to get up and eat them. I saw him again a month later and he was an entirely different dog - his hair was growing back, he was greeting people at his kennel, tail wagging, enthusiastic and happy. I took him out for a walk, he found a stick and I sat on a bench while he sat in the sun and chewed on his stick. I was amazed at how well he was doing and so happy that he was enjoying himself. He was adopted and with his family for I think a year or two before he passed away. He touched a lot of lives in the time he was at OHS. I'm sure I'm not the only one that remembers him.
He's just one of many that have touched my heart over the years. Spending time with these animals, advocating for them, and fundraising for OHS are all important to me. I hope you'll join me in helping pets from all walks of life. Please donate now!
I have been a volunteer at the Oregon Humane Society since 2014. I've always wanted another dog since we lost Camille, but never had enough time at home to commit to a canine friend. So I thought, if I can't have a dog of my own to love, why not love on a bunch of other dogs!
One dog that has always stuck with me is a 10 year old pit mix named Zeus. When he came to OHS he was in bad shape - hairless, mangy, sad, scared and huddled in the back of his kennel. I tossed a couple of treats in his door, but he wasn't motivated to get up and eat them. I saw him again a month later and he was an entirely different dog - his hair was growing back, he was greeting people at his kennel, tail wagging, enthusiastic and happy. I took him out for a walk, he found a stick and I sat on a bench while he sat in the sun and chewed on his stick. I was amazed at how well he was doing and so happy that he was enjoying himself. He was adopted and with his family for I think a year or two before he passed away. He touched a lot of lives in the time he was at OHS. I'm sure I'm not the only one that remembers him.
He's just one of many that have touched my heart over the years. Spending time with these animals, advocating for them, and fundraising for OHS are all important to me. I hope you'll join me in helping pets from all walks of life. Please donate now!
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One of last year's fundraising prizes was a one-night stay at a Hallmark Inn property at the coast. Kirby and I chose The Whaler in Newport. I thought this sign with the canine guests was pretty cute.
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Artemis is a five year old lab mix. He has lived with other dogs, is used to an active lifestyle, and would be a great adventure buddy. He is a bit of an escape artist, so a fenced yard and supervision is a must. Available for adoption at OHS!
Sweetie is a 12-week old kitten that is part of the second chance program. She came from a shelter that OHS partners with in Josephine County. She's playful, cute, and, you guessed it, sweet, and available for adoption.
Who can resist those sweet puppy dog eyes? Someone couldn't - Nirall was adopted on April 30th.
Moxie - Adopted on April 30th
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It's $5 Fundraiser Friday! Is that a thing? I don't know, but let's make it a thing. How far can you make $5 go?
Two $5 donations will feed 1 shelter pet for a week.
Five $5 donations will vaccinate 12 pets entering the shelter.
Twenty $5 donations will cover the spay/neuter costs of three pets.
Fifty $5 donations provides medical care for an injured pet.
100 $5 donations transports 13 pets from smaller shelters.
200 $5 donations provides a pet 20 days of comprehensive shelter care.
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Last October, Oregon Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement team helped with a case of suspected animal neglect in Jackson County. Ten dogs, one of which is pictured below, were rescued and treated for extreme life-threatening conditions. More than 30 birds were also discovered on the property and OHS helped facilitate their transfer to specialized rescue groups. The dogs required individualized care, which ranged from mange to dental decay to gastrointestinal issues. After receiving care from the medical team at OHS they stayed with foster families until they recovered and were ready for adoption. In January, after nearly three months since bein rescued, the last one from this group found her new family. Pets at OHS are under no time limits. That means that they can take as much time as they need to get ready for adoption. This is just one of the many ways that your Doggie Dash donations are put to use at OHS. Donate today and maybe you can help save a life!
Mittens, one of ten dogs rescued from suspected animal neglect in Jackson County in October 2022.
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One of the questions I get asked the most about volunteering - How do you resist taking home a dog? Out of the almost ten years I have been at OHS, there has been only one dog that I have really, really wanted to bring home. Her name was Izzy. She was 7 years old, part pit bull and part piggy - not just because she was a bit of a chonk, but because she made cute, snorty pig noises when she was happy and on walks. And she had the cutest little wag and wiggle. She was a surrender because of a divorce/family breakup and was just the sweetest girl. At the time, Kirby and I were both unemployed, which gave us all the time in the world to dedicate to a dog. But it just wouldn’t have been a responsible decision to bring a dog into our home at that time, as much as my heart wanted it. So, I just spent extra time with Izzy on my shifts before she was eventually adopted. Then our cat Shakespeare came into our lives a few months later. If we had her, we may not have been able to take care of him. As they say, things happen for a reason.
Sweet Izzy - Adopted in 2015
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It's Challenge Day! Subaru of Portland is matching donations this week and Fox 12 Oregon hosted a Challenge Day today at OHS. I was at the shelter this morning and one of the phone bank volunteers taking calls for the event. It was my first time doing that type of volunteering and I really enjoyed myself!
If you tuned in to Fox 12 Oregon this morning, you may have seen Wilco make his TV debut. He's a two-year old shepherd ready to go to a great home!
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It's a match-a-thon! Donations are being matched to my fundraising page and OHS sponsors are matching donations made this week, April 3rd - April 7th. This is a rare opportunity to TRIPLE your donation!
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Oso Hermoso is oh so handsome, oh so big, oh so cuddly, oh so smart, oh so loving, and oh so available for adoption.
Lasso is a 2-1/2 year old goofer love, also smart, also dapper, also available for adoption.
Filo! 2 years old, compact (42 lbs), smart, active, and oh so dapper. Available for adoption.
Bison - 1 year old male, smart and handsome. Available for adoption as of 3.27.
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