Oregon Humane Society

Mission

Creating a More Humane Society.

Bottom Line for Portland

Your donation to Oregon Humane Society supports our wide range of services that, together, help keep more animals safe, healthy, and happy in their homes. OHS is a community of dedicated staff, volunteers, and supporters like you who are passionate about transforming compassion into action, helping every creature feel safe, valued, and part of something bigger. 
 

Well-being. Our Community Veterinary Hospital in Portland cares for nearly 40,000 patients annually and provides more than $1M of financial assistance to help keep veterinary care accessible. We also perform low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for more than 13,000 pets owned by low-income families every year. 

Connection. OHS finds homes for nearly 12,000 pets each year with no time limits on how long animals receive love and care before finding their new home. Our Second Chance program brings nearly 7,500 pets annually to OHS from partner shelters around the region, alleviating overcrowding and creating space for more animals at smaller shelters. 

Knowledge. We offer training classes for animals with a range of behavioral needs, free on-line training resources, and our free Behavior Helpline to help keep pets in their homes. OHS educators reach more than 8,000 youth annually through classroom visits and summer camps that teach the next generation how to be empathetic and compassionate. 

Advocacy. In the state capital, OHS is the driving force behind efforts to improve laws that protect animals. OHS Humane Special Agents protect animals across the state, investigating nearly 500 cases every year and providing resources and education for the community. Our Animal Crimes Forensic Center helps ensure that people who abuse or neglect animals are held accountable. 

When you donate to OHS, your gift enables the joy and love that only exists within the deep connection between creatures of all kinds. 

Quote

“The Oregon Humane Society has long been at the forefront of animal rescue and rehabilitation in the Pacific Northwest, and a leader nationwide.” US Representative Earl Blumenauer. 

Incentives

Fetch Match: Fetch Pet Insurance will double the first $25,000 in donations to Oregon Humane Society given through Give!Guide.

Qualifying donations for the following incentives do not have to be made in a single transaction to OHS. They can be cumulative over the 2025 Give!Guide campaign. 

OHS Goodies: The first 100 donors who give $100+ will receive an OHS window cling, tribute inserts, and an invitation to tour our Portland shelter.

OHS Training & Behavior Class: The first donor who gives $250 will win $100 towards an OHS Training and Behavior class of their choice.

OHS Pet Wellness Package: The first donor who gives $300 will win one annual wellness package at OHS’ Community Veterinary Hospital for their canine or feline companion.

Name a Shelter Pet: The first two donors who give $500 will have the opportunity to name a shelter cat or dog! Pet names are subject to approval by OHS before being accepted.

Sniff Dog Hotel Gift Card: The first donor who gives $1,000+ will win a $500 Sniff Dog Hotel gift card! 

Partner(s)

Nonprofit Partners:

Blanchet House: Supports people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity by offering free hot meals, clothing, toiletries, transitional housing, recovery, and community. OHS is proud to partner with Blanchet House to provide free vaccinations, consultations, and resources at our semi-annual Vet Clinic Pop-Ups for their Meal Guests' pets. 

Columbia Slough Watershed Council: Brings community members together to improve water quality, heal damaged fish and wildlife habitat, increase public awareness, and advocate for a healthy watershed.

Active Children Portland: Keeps children active in their clubs, classrooms, and community through active and holistic approaches, including sports, creative writing, nutrition education, and service learning projects.

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington: Engages K-12th grade girls in age-progressive activities, enabling them to discover their values and skills and connect with others in an inclusive environment.

Business Partners:

Fetch Pet Insurance: Provides the most comprehensive pet insurance for cats and dogs, covering things others don’t in one simple plan.

Sniff Dog Hotel: Portland's boutique dog hotel with boarding, daycare, grooming and local retail.