He puts his cheek against mine
and makes small, expressive sounds.
And when I’m awake, or awake enough

he turns upside down, his four paws
in the air
and his eyes dark and fervent.

“Tell me you love me,” he says.

“Tell me again.”

Could there be a sweeter arrangement? Over and over
he gets to ask.
I get to tell.

-Mary Oliver, in “Dog Songs”

Please help me make life brighter for animals and the people who love them by contributing to my fundraising efforts. Every dollar I raise will help support:

- Daily care for shelter animals while they await their new homes.
- Financial aid for pet owners in need so that they don’t have to deny their animal veterinary care due to cost.
- Specialized training for animals in Oregon Humane’s Behavior Modification Program.
- Investigations into suspected cases of cruelty and neglect by Oregon Humane Law Enforcement.
- Second Chances for animals transferred to Oregon Humane from other shelters across the state and beyond.