Furry Friends Enjoy Oregon Humane Society Ride for the Paws 2012

Bikes lined up and ready to go.

Portland, September 16th. The Oregon Humane Society’s 6th Annual Ride for the Paws Event drew nearly 200 motorcyclists and raised over $5,000 to help sheltered animals. The event was a 150-mile ride and included a pancake breakfast at Cycle Specialties in NE Portland, a barbecue lunch at Bob Lanphere’s Motorcycles in Beaverton, and an ice cream social at OHS, where the ride ended.

Human Society Riders at 2012 Ride for Paws

Dr. Kirk Miller, veterinarian at the OHS animal hosptial, was on the ride.

Goggles and helmets are on for the ride!

Dave Salesky, KATU weatherman, joined the ride and was a guest speaker.

About Oregon Humane Society: Established in 1868, OHS is the largest and oldest humane society in the Pacific Northwest. We are not affiliated with any other humane society and we rely entirely on private donations for everything we do. Last year OHS found homes for more than 11,500 animals, including 3,000 animals that came from other shelters around the state.

The video above explains the work of the Oregon Humane Society.

Story submitted by Rebecca Ramach from the Oregon Humane Society

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