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GUILTY IN BROOKS:
Sentencing in Major Neglect Case
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Louie the Kitten:
SURVIVES SHOOTING, FINDS HOME
KLAMATH CATS
95 Cats Rescued from Hoarder
Giant Rabbits:
FLEMISH GIANTS DESCEND ON OHS
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Petiquette Tips for keeping your pets mentally stimulated with
MANAGING EDITOR Cara O’Neil
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The Kids of Summer Summer is a special time of year for kids at
fun toys.
11 Photo Contest Winners
Fabulous
photos of our furry and feathered friends.
18 Thanks to You
Our efforts to help animals
are supported entirely by donations. Your
contributions make possible everything we do.
A few simple steps can helps pets when they
need it most.
22 Happy Tails
brag about.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Defteling Design
COVER PHOTO Photo by Amber Smith, winner
of the Best Cat category in the 2015 OHS photo
contest.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OHS. Here’s a look at the happy campers of 2015.
A long court battle over a major neglect charge ends with three
defendants pleading guilty.
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charitable organization. OHS receives no tax
money or portions of donations made to
national humane organizations.
Happening Soon A look at exciting OHS events happening in the
21 Planning for Pets in Your Estate
I never suspected that a single phone call on a Sunday afternoon in January would ensnare
OHS in a two-and-a-half-year journey to bring justice to pets and to change our state’s
animal cruelty laws.
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When animals find loving homes, it’s something to
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But when our investigations team said “yes” to a call for assistance from the Marion
County Sheriff’s Office on January 13, 2013, we found ourselves heading down a road not
taken before. Now that I look back over this long journey, I’m proud that OHS and Marion
County stood together at every bend in this complicated case.
What happened? A group called Willamette Animal Rescue was allegedly neglecting dogs.
That’s right: a rescue group was supposedly failing to provide food and medical care for
the pets it was trying to find homes for. The organization refused requests by law
enforcement to allow inspection of a warehouse near Salem where the dogs were housed,
prompting the sheriff’s office to obtain a search warrant after one of the group’s volunteers
complained about how poorly the animals were treated.
Inside that warehouse were more dogs than our investigations team, or anyone else,
expected. Some were so thin that you could easily count every rib in their chest. The OHS
team meticulously gathered evidence for criminal charges and brought 120 animals back
to OHS, arriving in Portland near midnight.
Needless to say, doubling the number of dogs in our care put a huge strain on the shelter.
Our employees and volunteers put in extra hours to make sure every rescued dog was
given the same care you would want your own pet to receive. I can’t give these
compassionate individuals enough credit for going the extra mile without hesitation.
What followed was good news and bad news. The operators of the “rescue group” soon
relinquished the animals to OHS, allowing us to find loving homes for the dogs. But when
Marion County filed criminal charges against the three individuals operating the
organization, a two-and-a-half year legal battle ensued. My hat is off to the Marion County
prosecution team, which pursued this case despite many postponements.
As the legal battle went on, OHS worked closely with state legislators to craft a
groundbreaking law addressing the issue. Under the Omnibus Animal Welfare law, which
was passed by the Oregon legislature two years ago, anyone who neglects 10 or more
animals can be charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor. This gives prosecutors a
powerful new tool—defendants now face the serious possibility of going to jail for their
crimes, instead of getting off with probation.
The new law also includes closer regulation of rescue groups, requiring licensing and
inspections.
Early this summer, the three operators of Willamette Animal Rescue pleaded guilty to
criminal neglect charges. The leader of the group was sentenced to 90 days in jail and
barred from owning or caring for animals for five years. That is a victory, as many
offenders never see jail time for their offenses against animals.
I hope we never see a case like this again. But if such a scenario does happen, we are better
prepared than ever to help pets in need and bring criminals to justice. If our phone rings again
on a Sunday afternoon with a call from a sheriff, rest assured that OHS will answer the call.
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LOUIE MAKES A MIRACLE RECOVERY
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He is being called the miracle kitty: Louie, a 12-week-old kitten, was
shot in the head twice with a pellet gun, wrapped in garbage bags
and discarded in a dumpster in Southeast Portland. Left to die,
Louie defied the odds and was discovered by a Good Samaritan.
That person rushed Louie to OHS, where the kitten responded to
life-saving care provided by OHS veterinarians.
A new era in law enforcement began at OHS on July 21, when the
Superintendent of Oregon State Police (OSP) commissioned OHS
special agents as law officers.
In the past, the “animal cops” at OHS received their police authority
from a direct commission issued at the discretion of the Governor.
Under a recently passed law, the work of OHS agents was made
permanent through a commission by the Superintendent of State
Police.
“The authority of OHS Special Agents is no longer dependent upon
who lives in the Governor’s mansion in Salem,” said OHS Executive
Director Sharon Harmon. “By bringing OHS agents under the
authority of the state police, the legislature has recognized the importance of fighting animal crime today and long into the future.”
OHS agents are certified police officers who meet the same standards
of professional training and conduct that apply to law enforcement
officers throughout the state.
OHS Humane Special Agents Austin Wallace and Ulli Neitch
received their new commissions this summer.
Last year, OHS responded to more than 1,000 animal cruelty reports,
seized or removed 442 animals, and helped a total of 2,626 animals.
OHS Special Agents receive no tax dollars and are supported entirely
through donations to OHS.
Although suffering two wounds to the head, Louie showed his
resilience as he recovered in a foster home. Veterinarians waited to
remove a pellet lodged in his cheek until Louie grew stronger. After
the pellet was surgically removed, Louie’s recovery continued. The
tabby kitten, however, suffered neurological injuries that left him
with impaired vision and hearing on his left side.
Those injuries are not reflected in Louie’s playful personality. The
kitten compensates so well that only those who spend time with
him are aware of his condition. Louie was adopted by his foster
family, who fell in love with the resilient miracle kitten.
No arrests have yet been made in the case. A $5,000 reward for
information, offered by OHS and the Animal Legal Defense Fund
(ALDF), remains in effect.
PHOTO BY CLSMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
“The person who did this horrible act to Louie could be a danger to
other animals as well as to people,” said Sharon Harmon, OHS
executive director.
Klamath law enforcement officers sought to charge the owner with
98 counts of felony animal neglect related to the unsanitary and
unhealthy conditions in which the cats were living. Before KCAC
officers entered the residence, they encountered an overwhelming
odor of cat urine. After going inside, they found the floor of the
residence stained with feces, vomit and urine.
Officers and support staff from Klamath County Animal Control used
three trucks and a large trailer to transport the cats to the East Ridge
Veterinary Hospital for medical checks by Dr. Marcie Keener and Dr.
Doug McInnis.
Kai, one of the 95 Klamath County cats rescued from a hoarder.
KLAMATH CATS RESCUED
In one of the largest cat rescues in Oregon history, nearly 100 felines
rescued from neglect in Klamath Falls arrived at OHS on June 22.
With no other shelters in the state capable of handling such a large
number of animals, Klamath County Animal Control (KCAC) requested
the assistance of OHS to find homes for the cats and provide needed
medical care.
Louie, upon arrival at OHS (left), and after receiving medical care.
ALDF’s Scott Heiser said, “Anyone who can engage in such a violent
and depraved act presents a huge risk to our community. That
person needs to be off the streets and held fully accountable.”
Anyone with information about the crime should contact OHS and
leave a message at (503) 285-7722, ext. 214. The reward is offered
for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons
responsible for Louie’s injuries and abandonment. Louie was found
the morning of May 28 in a dumpster in the parking lot of an
apartment building on the 2200 block of SE 96th Ave. in Portland,
near the intersection with SE Division St.
GIANT RABBITS INVADE OHS
When OHS was asked to lend a helping hand to a shelter in
Redmond by accepting seven young rabbits for adoption, the
shelter said yes. After all, the OHS Second Chance program takes in
thousands of pets each year from shelters throughout the region.
OHS expected to receive seven small bunnies from Redmond’s
BrightSide Animal Center.
When the pets arrived in Portland, the Second Chance team was
surprised to see that, in fact, OHS was welcoming an invasion of
seven very large rabbits! The baby bunnies were Flemish giants,
which grow to be 15-20 pounds.
About 80 percent of the rescued cats were in need of major dental
surgery at the OHS medical center. The need for surgery meant the
cats could not be offered for adoption for several weeks (the time
required to schedule surgeries and allow for recovery), putting an
additional strain on the space available to house cats.
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The Flemish giants did have a head start on the road to adoption. The
unwanted bunnies had originally been given to BrightSide, which
partners with Central Oregon Community College (COCC)’s veterinary
technician program. The baby rabbits were raised by vet tech
students who were learning about rabbit care and handling. The
rabbits received love and attention each day from students who
taught them good rabbit manners, including how to use a litter box.
With the shelter filled to capacity, OHS reduced adoption fees on
adult cats to 95 cents for a three-day period. The lower fees spurred
a huge jump in adoptions and helped make way for the new arrivals.
OHS volunteer foster parents also helped ease the housing stress,
bringing 30 of the rescued cats into their homes. The Cat Adoption
Team (CAT) in Sherwood also accepted 25 of the Klamath County cats
for adoption at their facility.
Brightside reached out to OHS to help find homes for the young
bunnies, as their shelter in Redmond had no room to house seven
rabbits. OHS initially placed the rabbits with volunteer foster families.
After two weeks of foster care, the rabbits retuned to OHS to be
spayed and neutered and offered for adoption.
At press time, nearly two dozen of the rescued cats were awaiting
new homes. They will remain available for adoption as long as
needed, as OHS never puts a time limit on how long a pet stays at
the shelter.
The friendly, healthy and well-behaved pets were each adopted
quickly.
Thanks to the partnership between OHS, BrightSide and COCC,
seven giant young rabbits went from being homeless in Redmond
to happy house rabbits in Portland.
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One of the many Flemish giants in his foster home.
PHOTO BY DAVID CHILDS
Helpful Tips on Your Pet’s Most Challenging Behaviors
Mark Your Calendar for these OHS Events
OCT.
8
OHS TELETHON:
The annual OHS Telethon takes to the airwaves
in a brand new format this year. Adorable OHS
pets and remarkable stories about animals will
be aired throughout the day on KATU Ch. 2, from 5 am to 11:30
pm. In addition, an hour of live, nonstop Telethon action will be
broadcast starting at 9 am from the OHS lobby. For details and
to make your donation, visit oregonhumane.org/telethon.
NOV.
19
NEXT TOPDOG MODEL
14-15
A Tired Dog is a Good Dog
SANTA PAWS:
Get your pet’s portrait taken with Santa Paws
in this annual holiday tradition that raises funds
for OHS pets. Photo sessions are held during
two days at various Fred Meyer stores: November 14 from
11 am–3 pm at the Sunset, Raleigh Hills, Hollywood and
Johnson Creek stores; Nov. 15 from 11 am–3 pm at the
Beaverton, Gateway, Hawthorne and Oregon City stores.
Please bring all pets in a secure crate or on a leash and harness.
Details at oregonhumane.org/santapaws
DEC.
Dear Tanya,
I have a new dog. She is seven
months old, full of energy and
wants to learn new things. I just
can’t seem to wear her out or teach
her good manners, especially at
meal times. What can I do at home
to help both of us?
SNUGGLE EXPRESS
(sign up now):
A fleet of Snuggle Express vehicles will bring
cargos of cuddly kittens and precious puppies to
Portland-area businesses during the height of
the holiday season. Each Snuggle Express delivery (powered by
an Oregon City Subaru vehicle) will include a mix of puppies and
kittens that can be petted, nuzzled and cuddled by adoring
employees. Businesses interested in a stopover by the Snuggle
Express are urged to sign up now at oregonhumane.org/snuggle
for a visit on Dec. 9 or 10.
9-10
–Tired in Tillamook
Dear Tired,
There are many things you can do at
home to teach your new dog manners.
You can also take an OHS class to help
practice new training methods.
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(applications due November 1): Dogs of all
ages, shapes, sizes and personalities are invited
to compete for the coveted title of Portland’s
Next TopDog Model, presented by the Hotel Monaco and
LexiDog Boutique and Social Club. Applications are due no later
than Nov. 1. The finalists will strut their stuff for judges Nov. 19
at the Hotel Monaco. This year’s theme: Hollywood Stars. Details
at oregonhumane.org/topdog.
NOV.
By Tanya Roberts, OHS Animal Behavior Specialist
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A combination of physical and
mental exercise should result in a
tired dog—and a tired dog should
settle when asked, which gives you
some time to yourself. Win win!
The technique I recommend is to use
your dog’s regular food and feeding
times to work on being calm. Most
dogs become very excited at meal
times, but they can learn to relax.
The goal is to prepare the dog’s food
and set it down while your dog waits
quietly without jumping, whining,
barking, or running around in
excitement.
First, try ignoring your dog while you
calmly prepare the meal. When the
food is ready, ask your dog (using a
quiet voice) to sit. If she doesn’t know
the sit command, wait for all four
paws to be on the ground or for a
moment’s silence. When she sits or
becomes quiet, say, “Good,” or “Yes,”
and put the dish down, walk away
and let her eat. If you do this every
time you prepare the meal, this will
help teach her to remain calm and sit
during food preparation.
You can also feed your dog from
puzzle toys. These provide your dog
with mental exercise because she has
to determine how to get the food out.
Your dog also gets physical exercise
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Get the Best Foods
for Pets at OHS
The OHS pet supply store is now your source for the highest quality pet food.
Located in the lobby of OHS, the store offers premium pet foods by Acana and
Orijen. The foods are based on the idea that dogs and cats are primarily carnivores
and require a protein-rich, meat-based diet.
Acana and Orijen recipes feature a variety of cage-free poultry, free-range red meats and
wild-caught fish. To limit carbohydrates, the recipes include regionally-sourced fruits and
vegetables instead of corn and rice. Because the food contains no unnecessary filler
ingredients, pets will get the energy they need from smaller portions.
If your pet has food allergies or special dietary requirements, Acana and Orijen may offer a new solution to your
pet’s needs from among their many recipes. The foods are available in 12-ounce starter packs from $3.99, making it easy
to find the food your pet likes best before purchasing a larger size.
When you purchase products at our store, called Best Friends’ Corner, 100% of the proceeds go to help shelter pets.
Love where you shop!
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Reading to cats, walking dogs, meeting sled
dogs and therapy alpacas—OHS campers did
all this and more during another successful
summer camp.
This year, OHS welcomed:
» 48 camp counselors (grades 8-12, OHS Youth
Volunteers) who gave over 4,100 volunteer
hours.
» 237 youth campers (grades 3-7) in six 5-day
camps, who spent over 80 hours cuddling and
working with shelter animals.
Campers and counselors helped with tasks
such as making dog treats and building and
decorating cat carriers. Campers also made
crafts for pets and learned about shelter
operations, from dog walking etiquette to
adoption matchmaking.
OHS summer camps are a hit with campers, as
well as with OHS staff and the pets themselves.
Look for 2016 summer camp info in January,
online at oregonhumane.org/summercamp.
101, Pig Care & Responsibility, Canine and
Feline Body Language, Portland Pit Bull
Project, K9-Powered Sports, Rabbits Just Like
Us, Police Dogs, OHS Second Chance, Spay
& Save and more.
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Food is a powerful reward that can
help modify unwanted behaviors.
Other rewards include toys, praise
and petting. But for many dogs, food
is the strongest motivator. We can
use this positive response to food to
help form new associations with
desired behavior in your dog’s mind.
Behavior modification programs take
time and patience. If you would like
R E S CU E GR O U P O P E R ATO R P L E ADS GUI LT Y
The third and final individual involved in
one of the largest animal neglect cases
in Oregon history was convicted and
sentenced to jail time this summer after
a lengthy legal battle. The conviction
came two and a half years after the
Marion County Sheriff’s Office, working
with an OHS investigations team, seized
149 dogs from a warehouse in Brooks,
near Salem.
“This has been a groundbreaking case in
many ways,” said Sharon Harmon, OHS
executive director. “It not only resulted in
jail time for the director of the so-called
rescue group, but it also spurred the
Oregon legislature to dramatically
increase penalties for people who
neglect large groups of animals.”
» A variety of presentations, including: Alpacas
because she has to figure out how to
hold the toy or move it to release the
food. Once your dog has solved the
puzzle and all the food is eaten, she
may be ready for a nap! As an extra
bonus, puzzle toys can slow dogs
who tend to eat their food too quickly.
To see a variety of puzzle toys, visit
the pet supply store in the OHS lobby,
called Best Friends’ Corner.
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with Convictions
to work with a professional,
OHS has trainers who can help.
A successful behavior program
will pay off with results that last
a dog’s lifetime.
Please visit our website for more
information on classes, workshops
and private trainings: www.oregonhumane.org/training
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Many of the dogs lived in
overcrowded conditions
and were in need of
immediate medical care.
The case began Jan. 13, 2013, when the
Marion County Sheriff’s Office served a
search warrant on a warehouse operated
by the rescue group. Inside, the Sheriff’s
team and OHS investigators found
shocking conditions. Most of the dogs
were extremely underweight and some
were living in small crates stacked on
top of each other. All of the dogs
required some type of medical care.
OHS brought 122 of the dogs to its
Portland shelter, where they received
medical care, including multiple
surgeries when needed. After the dogs
regained their health, OHS successfully
offered them for adoption.
“The prosecution team from Marion
County and the District Attorney made
this case a top priority and put in a huge
amount of work,” said Harmon. “The
results of this case show that if you
commit crimes against animals in
Marion County, you will go to jail.”
Another result of this case was the
passage two years ago of the Omnibus
Animal Welfare bill. Under the new law,
anyone who neglects 10 or more
animals can be charged with a felony.
Based on the laws in place at the time
these crimes occurred, the director of
Willamette Animal Rescue pleaded guilty
to misdemeanors. The new law also
included closer regulation of rescue
groups, requiring licensing and inspections.
Alicia Marie Inglish, 26, the director of
Willamette Animal Rescue, pleaded
guilty in June to 10 counts of firstdegree animal neglect, 10 counts of
second-degree animal neglect and two
counts of identity theft. Her sentence: 90
days in jail and five years of probation.
She is also barred from owning or caring
for animals for five years.
Amanda Oakley, 21, the secretary of the
group, pleaded guilty June 24 to one
count of first-degree animal neglect. She
was sentenced to four years of probation
and is barred from owning, residing with
or caring for animals for the five years.
The third member of the rescue group,
Merissa Marie Noonan, pleaded guilty to
first-degree animal neglect last year and
was sentenced to five years of probation.
OHS has created a gallery of images
featuring the rescued animals, many of
which have never been published. Our
thanks to noted Portland photographer
John Valls for many of these photos. Visit
oregonhumane.org/brooks_update to
see the images.
Investigators found dogs living in
small kennels stacked like cordwood.
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THE GIFT OF LOVE
OHS
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Help pets in need by making a celebration gift.
Celebration gifts are the perfect way
to honor friends and family while
helping the pets in our care.
Memorial gifts can be a touching
way to remember a person or beloved
pet, and your gift will save pets’ lives.
2015 CONTEST WINNERS
Looking at adorable pictures of puppies and kittens for
hours on end may not sound like hard work, but rest
assured that it is no easy task. This year, the 24th annual
OHS Fuzzy, Furry & Feathered Friends Photo Contest
received more than 2,700 photographs submitted by 537
photographers. That set a new record, eclipsing last
year’s submissions by more than 25 percent.
Make your gift online at www.oregonhumane.org/memorial-celebration-gifts/
Give in:
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(name)
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Person
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(name)
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We’re happy to share the best of these photos with you
and honor the winning photographers with gifts from
our sponsors. The Grand Prize winner received a $500 gift
card from Pro Photo Supply and a $250 gift card from
Frame Central. The winners of the Dog and Cat categories
received $100 gifts cards from Pro Photo Supply and
Frame Central, and all other winners received $50 gift
cards from our sponsors.
Thanks for entering, and keep snapping great shots of
the animals we love.
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TO LET THE OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY KNOW OF YOUR ESTATE GIFT
Finding homes for animals
is one of the most important
things we do at the Oregon Humane Society.
When adopters keep in touch, their stories and photos inspire us.
I just wanted to share with you how far
Justice has come in the few weeks since I
adopted him. He is a very brave boy and
extremely affectionate. He keeps trying to
snuggle with my girl cats, who still aren’t
sure about him. Thankfully the rabbit
(under the rocking chair) doesn’t mind
keeping him company! Thank you so much
for rescuing Justice and having faith in him.
He is absolutely amazing and I can’t picture
life without him now.
Calvin & Oscar
Supporters who have included OHS in their estate plans are
encouraged to share the inspiring news with OHS, in order
to be recognized for their boundless generosity. There are
many advantages to informing OHS about your estate plan,
including:
Gus
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Best, Elissa
Dear OHS,
Hey there friends at OHS! We’re almost to
our one-year adoption anniversary! Can you
believe that it has already been a year? We
thank you so much for all that you did for
Gus before we were able to take him home.
We cannot imagine life without this little
goober. He has 100% accepted us as his
people and loves his mommy unconditionally. He is doing awesome adjusting to the
fact that he will have a new human sister
soon (eight weeks to go) and all the changes
that will come with that. He loves going to
the dog park, romping through the grass
and smelling all the smells. His favorite
place, though, is mommy’s lap. Again,
thank you from the bottom of our hearts for
trusting us to love Gus and be his family!
We went to OHS looking for a dog and
somehow came out with two white cats.
Calvin and Oscar are definitely the clowns
of the family and are well-loved. Thanks
OHS for increasing our family once again
with such blessings.
Sincerely, Angela
Brady
We adopted our
awesome dog Brady
from the OHS in
January of 2008. We
just celebrated his
10th birthday! He has
been an amazing
dog and a great part
of our family.
Love, Alana, Richard, Coco, Fufu, and of
course, Gus
Thank you,
Monique
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WE LOVE TO HEAR how animals adopted from OHS are
doing. Send your letters, stories, emails and photos to:
Editor, OHS, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland OR 97211;
[email protected].
Did you know...
»OHS save rates are among the highest in the nation:
»There is never a time limit on how long animals remain
» Adoptions include an ID microchip, initial vaccines, a
available for adoption at OHS.
»You can see every animal available for adoption on our
website at oregonhumane.org.
1.
99% for dogs; 98% for cats.
courtesy veterinary exam, one month of free pet health
insurance and plenty of post-adoption support. Every
animal is also spayed or neutered before being adopted.
about your estate plans means you are helping OHS
plan for the future.
7.
STAY INFORMED: Once notified of your plans, OHS will
update you about your areas of interest.
ASSURE YOUR PET’S FUTURE! An estate gift makes your
pets eligible for Friends Forever, ensuring their safety and
well-being if you become unable to care for them.
8. BE APPRECIATED: OHS would like to recognize you for
INSPIRE OTHERS: Estate gifts are a crucial source of
support for OHS. Upon providing information about
your estate plan, your name can be added to the list of
supporters and inspire others to follow your lead.
Note: If you wish, you may elect to remain anonymous.
9. GIVE WITH CONFIDENCE: Information about your gift
HELP HOW YOU WANT: If you have a specific intention
for your gift, OHS will honor your plans.
4. ASSURE SUCCESS: Gifts from your estate provide a
brighter future for the animals. The estimated value of
your gift can help OHS meet community needs.
5.
6. HELP OHS PLAN FOR THE FUTURE: Informing OHS
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
OHS
your generosity. Upon receiving information about
your plans, you will receive invitations to special
events and more.
is kept in confidence for purposes of planning. You
won’t ever be asked for private information.
10.ENJOY FREEDOM: By providing information about
your estate plan, you are not entering into a legally
binding agreement. You have the flexibility to change
your plans should your circumstances or priorities
change. We do ask that you notify OHS if your
plans change.
JOIN LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE to improve animal welfare,
sustain OHS and create a legacy.
PLAN FOR
YOUR PETS
Join hundreds of other supporters by including OHS in
your estate plan.
In return for your gift, be it a bequest, beneficiary
designation or other legacy gift, OHS promises to care
for and find new homes for any pets which outlive you.
Take the first step toward the peace of mind that comes
from knowing your pets’ welfare is ensured. Request your
detailed Friends Forever ™ packet by contacting Gary
Kish at (503) 416-2988 or [email protected].
Please be sure to include your correct postal address.
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OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
OHS
Services Directory
ANIMAL ADOPTIONS
Cats, dogs, birds, rodents and rabbits
are available for adoption.
(503) 285-7722.
ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY
TRAINING
OHS prepares people and pets for the
national evaluation exam. (503)
285-7722; [email protected].
ANIMAL CRUELTY
INVESTIGATIONS
OHS officers investigate animal neglect
and abuse. Cruelty complaint hotline:
(503) 285-7722, ext. 214.
ANIMAL RESCUE
OHS responds to situations where an
animal is trapped and needs human
help (in case of emergency, call your
local police). (503) 802-6707.
ANIMAL SHELTER ASSISTANCE
OHS is dedicated to making our community
a better place. Call (503) 285-7722 for more
information or visit us online at
oregonhumane.org.
BEHAVIOR HELP LINE
& WEB PAGES
Consult our online resources, or call
the free OHS telephone help line with
questions about problem pet behavior.
(503) 416-2983.
FIND A HOME FOR YOUR PET
If you are unable to keep your pet, OHS
may be able to place your pet in a new
home. Call first to schedule an
appointment. (503) 285-7722, ext. 211.
HUMANE EDUCATION
OHS offers classroom presentations, after
school clubs, summer camps and more.
(503) 416-2986; [email protected].
LOST AND FOUND PETS
OHS cannot accept stray animals;
contact your local animal control
agency. More resources available at
oregonhumane.org/lost_pets.
1067 NE Columbia Blvd. | Portland, OR 97211-1411
PET MEMORIALS
OHS maintains an animal cemetery,
mausoleum and columbarium and
provides private cremation services.
Euthanasia services are offered if no
other options are available. (503)
285-7722.
PET SUPPLIES
Our retail stores inside the shelter offer a
variety of supplies. (503) 285-7722 x201.
PET TRAINING
OHS offers classes and consultations.
(503) 285-7722 x225;
[email protected].
SPAY & NEUTER FINANCIAL AID
OHS offers discount coupons and
participates in the Spay & Save program,
(800) 345-SPAY; www.asapmetro.org.
Food, supplies and training are offered
to animal agencies throughout Oregon.
(503) 416-2993.
Ways to Help
AUTOS FOR ANIMALS™
GIFTS OF STOCK
Donate your vehicle to OHS and claim a
charitable deduction. Contact Marsha
Chrest, (503) 416-7079;
[email protected].
To make a gift of securities contact Mary
Henry, (503) 416-7083; maryh@
oregonhumane.org.
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES
See our wish list online at oregonhumane.org/donate/wish-list.
Lifetime income plus a tax deduction.
Contact Gary Kish, (503) 416-2988;
[email protected].
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Sponsor an OHS event or organize a
benefit. Contact Jane Morrison,
(503) 416-7084;
[email protected].
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To learn more about opportunities to help animals, call
(503) 258-7722 or visit us online at oregonhumane.org.
Include OHS in your will, trust or with
a beneficiary designation. Contact
Gary Kish, (503) 416-2988;
[email protected].
FRIENDS FOREVER™
Ensure the welfare of pets who may
outlive you. Contact Gary Kish, (503)
416-2988; [email protected].
IN-KIND SUPPLIES, MATERIAL
MEMBERSHIP
A $30 membership includes a 10%
discount at the OHS retail store, and
more. Call (503) 416-5024 or join online.
MONETARY DONATIONS
OHS relies entirely on private donations.
Contact (503) 416-2989; devdir@
oregonhumane.org.
ONE COOL THING
Donate fine art, jewelry, popular
electronics, or memorabilia. Contact
Marsha Chrest, (503) 416-7079;
[email protected].
PAWS
Monthly gifts through the Planned
Account Withdrawal System (PAWS)
support OHS throughout the year.
Call Marsha Chrest, (503) 416-7079
or join online.
TLC
The Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle (TLC)
honors donors contributing $1,000
annually. Contact Mary Henry, (503)
416-7083; [email protected].
TRIBUTE GIFTS
October 8th on KATU Channel 2
Tribute gifts can be made in memory of,
or in honor of, a pet or loved one.
A card will be sent to your loved one.
Contact Nicole Lutton, (503) 416-5027;
[email protected].
VOLUNTEER
OHS volunteer programs are available for
youths, adults, groups and companies.
Contact Kim Hudson, (503) 285-7722,
ext. 204; [email protected].
WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGNS
To learn more about workplace giving
campaigns, contact Marsha Chrest,
(503) 416-7079;
[email protected].
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