Oregon Humane Society’s Benefit is Fetching

Dolorosa Margulis getting to know an OHS puppy up for adoption

Oregon Humane Society Portland, July 12th 2014. The heat of the day did not stop people from attending this year’s summertime party called Fetch: Silver Edition. The party celebrated Executive Director Sharon Harmon’s first 25 years of leadership and the animal welfare group’s 145th anniversary. OHS welcomed nearly 300 people to celebrate on site with tours, cocktails and pets! Guests enjoyed a three course menu from The Vibrant Table and raised $388,000 for the pets of OHS. Dolorosa Margulis getting to know an OHS puppy up for adoption.

Pat Smith, Ellyn Bye and OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon celebrating 25 years of Sharon’s leadership and 145 years of OHS.

Auctioneer Justin Timm, OHS Investigator Wendy Reimer and KATUs Helen Raptis raising money to help the pets of OHS

Sharon Harmon being toasted by party chair Nancy Tonkin-Zoucha. Note the shot glasses in their hands, instead of a champagne toast we wanted everyone to get their shots at OHS.

Senator Betsy Johnson with OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon . They are happy to work together to create tougher animal cruelty laws.

From the Oregon Humane Society:

Our Mission Statement

To foster an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals through education, legislation, and leadership. To care for the homeless, to defend the abused, and to fight with unrelenting diligence for recognition of the integrity of all animals.

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.