Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) received a record-breaking donation of $51,560 from Lithia Subaru of Oregon City on May 5th. The gift will help provide care for the thousands of animals who come to OHS each year. Pictured above is Ryan Vaughan, General Sales Manager for Lithia Subaru of Oregon City during a “socially distanced” check presentation for OHS.
“This generous donation is critical as we work to care for animals during these challenging times,” said Sharon Harmon, OHS President, and CEO. “We are so grateful to Lithia Subaru of Oregon City for their ongoing support. They recognize the special connection people have with animals and have been a valued partner for more than a decade.”
Lithia Subaru selected OHS for the sixth year in a row as the beneficiary of their “Share the Love” event, where $300 from every vehicle purchased or leased from Nov. 14, 2019 to Jan. 2, 2020 went toward the cause.
“We are proud to continue supporting such an important organization,” said Ryan Vaughan, General Sales Manager for Lithia Subaru of Oregon City. “We simply could not provide this level of assistance without the support of our amazing customers.”
The national “Share the Love” event, now in its 12th year, is expected to bring $170 million to local and national charities, proving there is no limit to the amount of love we can all share.
From Oregon Humane Society:
The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society, with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. OHS receives no government funds for its adoption, education and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information.
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for animal heroes and heroic humans who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals. They will be honored at the OHS Heroes Luncheon on February 20th, 2020 in downtown Portland.
Do you know an animal who has made a difference in the life of a special needs child or someone with an illness? Do you know a person who has helped animals in some unique way? The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is looking to shine the spotlight on animals and animal lovers who are true heroes.
The OHS honor is called the Diamond Collar Hero Awards. It recognizes animals who have acted to save a human or animal life in peril, performed services within the community with undying loyalty, or overcome incredible odds in order to survive. Winners can also be humans who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals, exhibiting courage and compassion in the pursuit of animals’ well-being.
Oregon Humane Society, Diamond Collar Committee, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211, and postmarked by January 27, 2020 to ensure arrival by February 1.
The winners will be notified early February 2020 and will accept their awards at the OHS Heroes Luncheon to be held Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Multnomah Athletic Club in downtown Portland.
About the event
The OHS Heroes Luncheon presenting the Diamond Collar Awards will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205. Tickets are $60 per person.
Here’s a video about how you can adopt at the Oregon Humane Society:
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The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society, with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. OHS receives no government funds for its adoption, education, medical and behavior programs. Visit oregonhumane.org<http://www.oregonhumane.org/> for more information.
Fall Preview: Dogs and their people are invited to Providence Park for the third annual Bark in the Park. The special Timbers 2 match is a benefit for the pets at the Oregon Humane Society. Portland Timbers 2 is the reserve squad of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. This waggin’ good time also includes custom merchandise, a prize drawing, and a meet and greet with OHS adoptable dogs.
When: Sunday, Sept.8, 2019 – game starts at 2 p.m., gates open at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR
$5 of every ticket sold benefits the pets at the Oregon Humane Society.
Details: Support shelter pets and enjoy an afternoon of Timbers 2 soccer. A special section of Providence Park will be dedicated to fans and their canine BFFs. Bark in the Park attendees all receive a commemorative dog collar. Purchase four or more tickets and be entered to win a signed Timbers jersey.
About Oregon Humane Society:
The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society, with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. OHS receives no government funds for its adoption, education and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information.
Portland, OR. The activities that make Fourth of July fun for people – exploding fireworks, houseguests and an abundance of food – also make this holiday hazardous for pets. Doctors at DoveLewis Veterinary Hospital & and The Oregon Humane Society are warning pet owners to take extra precaution during the holiday weekend to make sure pets are safe. The Oregon Humane Society is gearing up for Independence Day. On July 5th, animal shelters across the country will face the daunting task of caring for the many lost dogs and cats who bolted from their homes because they were terrified of fireworks. Sadly, some lost pets are never reunited with their owners.
Fourth of July pet hazards include:
Fireworks danger – Animals can mistake fireworks in shiny packaging for food. Additionally, flames from falling fireworks and sparklers can burn pets.
Lost pets – When pets are scared by fireworks or loud noises, they can jump fences or dig their way out of yards, causing them to get lost.
Stress – Exploding fireworks, house guests or routine interruptions can cause stress and anxiety. Stressed pets may experience vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal issues, decrease in appetite, or aggression.
Food – Pets often sneak food during a holiday barbecue or picnic, which can lead to digestion mishaps. Many foods (chocolate, grapes, onions, etc.) can be toxic to animals, while other foods (corn cobs, chicken bones, etc.) can get stuck in the intestines and require surgery.
Prevent lost pets and injuries with these safety tips:
Safely secure pets indoors while fireworks are going off. If dogs must go outside during this time, they should be on a leash and monitored at all times.
Pets who are extra sensitive to loud noises should not be left alone for extended periods of time.
Keep used and unused fireworks away from animals at all times.
Talk to your veterinarian about whether the use of a mild sedative is appropriate.
Keep all food out of a pet’s reach, and make sure trash bags are tightly secured.
1) Check with your local animal control agency. Many agencies have lost-and-found listings on their website (OHS, by law, cannot accept stray animals).
2) Post on Nextdoor, Craigslist, and other lost pet websites.
Put up flyers with a photo and description of the missing pet.
4) Search your neighborhood and your own property thoroughly. Lost cats, for example, are often found hiding under a bush in front of their owner’s home.
If you find a stray animal, please keep them with you until your local animal shelter is open and ready to receive them. Below is contact information for shelters in the Portland metro and Southwest Washington areas:
The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society. OHS receives no tax dollars to support its adoption, education, and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information.
From DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital:
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Oregon, is the only nonprofit, 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit in the region. With 45 years of service to the community, DoveLewis has treated more than 500,000 animals. DoveLewis also has seven donor-supported community programs that serve animals in need and the animal-loving community.
Portland, OR. Exceptional volunteers were honored by the Oregon Humane Society, including Roger Price who was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Roger has been a dedicated volunteer for 19 years and an invaluable mentor to others. He posed with Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO
Close to 5,400 volunteers (including corporate and group volunteers) gave their time, talents and love to the pets at OHS last year. These compassionate individuals work in every area of the shelter; walking dogs, socializing cats, cleaning kennels, teaching pets good manners, staffing events and helping with administrative tasks.
“We would need 135 additional full-time employees to equal the amount of time contributed by our volunteers last year,” said Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO. “We truly could not do the work we do at OHS without our volunteers.”
During the awards ceremony held at the Red Lion on the River in Portland, OHS awarded special recognition to volunteers and one staff member (chosen by the volunteers) in 27 categories. Harmon presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Roger Price of NE Portland; the Volunteer’s Choice Award to Sherri Brown of Happy Valley; the Humane Hero Award to Lynn Esser of Happy Valley; Legendary Leadership Award to Sue Sample of Tigard; and the Volunteer of the Year Award to Christy Heyl of Beaverton.
Top Honors
Volunteer’s Choice Award
Sherri Brown of Happy Valley was selected by her fellow volunteers for the “Volunteer’s Choice” Award. She posed with Sharon Harmon, OHS President and CEO
She is one of the longest serving volunteers at OHS and has been giving back to the pets for more than 28 years. Her hard work and expertise serves many areas of the shelters with a focus on event management and fundraising. She is key member of an OHS steering committee working on the long term strategy for our community.
Humane Hero Award
Lynn Esser of Happy Valley was the recipient of the Humane Hero award for volunteering 3,600 hours in 2018.
She was honored for her work in the shelter, walking dogs and helping in the Volunteer Department. Lynn is also a dedicated foster parent to pets who are too young for adoption, recovering from surgery or healing from neglect.
Legendary Leadership Award
Sue Sample of Tigard has been a dedicated OHS volunteer for more than 12 years.
She helps train new volunteers and assists staff caring for cats and assessing feline behavior. Her caring expertise is especially helpful with cats who are stressed in the shelter environment.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Christy Heyl of Beaverton has been an OHS volunteer for two years.
She cares for cats, mentors others and helps with a variety of tasks around the shelter. Christy especially loves working with shy cats, helping them come out of their shell and ready for a new home.
More Award Winners
Administrative Ace: Christopher Walker(NE Portland). This award is for the volunteers who do behind-the-scenes work to keep the shelter running smoothly.
Admissions: Malyia Pladziewiez (SE Portland). This is a new award and honors the volunteer who helps newly arrived animals feel safe and comfortable.
Behavior and Training: Lois Johnson (SW Portland). This award honors a volunteer’s contribution to the reward-based Pet Pals and Kennel Buddies training programs for shelter dogs.
Cat’s Meow: Nancy Judy (NE Portland). This award is for the volunteer who does outstanding work helping cats at the shelter.
Client Companion: Lisa Lakes (SE Portland). This award recognizes the volunteer who has helped the most in the Customer Care Department.
Development Dynamo: Chris Veatch (SE Portland). This award recognizes the person who has helped extensively in the Development Department.
EAS Superstar: Jamie Kline (North Portland). This award goes to a dedicated volunteer who worked tireless hours in an Emergency Animal Shelter.
Education Extraordinaire: Madison Miller (North Portland). This award honors the volunteer who has assisted the humane educators of OHS, helping to inspire the next generation to be kind to animals.
Faithful Companion: Kim Strand (NW Portland). This award is for the volunteer who has been consistently dedicated to OHS and done great work for the shelter as a whole.
Foster Care Award: Carol Christensen (Milwaukie). This award honors volunteers who work from home, taking care of animals that aren’t yet ready for the shelter.
Kennel Buddies: Paula Moore (SE Portland). This award recognizes a volunteer who has helped OHS dogs by enriching their time in the kennels.
Loyal Friend: Carrie Larsen (North Portland). This award is presented to the volunteer who demonstrates a consistent commitment to the animals.
New Best Friend: Michele Wier (NE Portland). This award honors a volunteer who is new to OHS but who has helped the animals in a significant way.
OHS Technical Animal Rescue Team (OHSTAR): Virginia Krakowiak (Camas). This award honors OHSTAR volunteers who help rescue stranded animals and animals in need of human assistance to survive. These volunteers climb trees, rappel down cliffs and search the wilderness when called to help pets in need.
Outta this World: Charles Aubin (Lake Oswego). This award recognizes adoption outreach volunteers who showcase OHS animals at locations outside the shelter almost every week of the year. Outreach venues include everything from shopping malls to Blazers games to OHS red carpet events.
Party Animal: Brenda Christiansen (Gresham). This award honors the volunteer who helps get the word out to the public by helping with OHS special events and outreach campaigns.
Pick of the Litter: Doug Otani. Voted on by the volunteers themselves, this award honors the OHS employee who they think goes the extra mile when it comes to working with volunteers.
Second Chance: Julie Trude (Clackamas). This award honors a volunteer who has been a major help with the OHS Second Chance program. This program transfers pets to OHS from other shelters that are faced with too many pets and too few resources.
Small and Mighty: Sara Gefre (Milwaukie). This award recognizes the volunteer who works with small animals, such as rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, chinchillas, birds and the occasional degu.
Spay & Save: Pat Bowman (NW Portland). The Spay and Save program reaches out to low-income residents to alter their cats and some dogs for little to no cost. This award honors a volunteer who help with the program through data entry, phone calls, outreach and promotion.
Surgical Sweet: Lori McDonough (NE Portland). This award honors a volunteer who has made a big difference by helping the OHS veterinary medicine team. The OHS Holman Medical Center is a major asset to shelter pets, and volunteers contribute significantly to its success.
Top Dog: Michael Bower (SE Portland). This award recognizes a dog walking volunteer who has made a major impact on the dog walking program
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