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MAGAZINE
Winter |
2015
A HOME
FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
Every Shelter Pet’s Wish!
RESCUED IN RAINIER:
23 Months of Waiting Ends
A DOG’S LIFE:
Abby Retires
NEW LAWS HELP PETS:
Governor Signs Bills
Maggie’s Story:
A LONG JOURNEY TOWARD LOVE
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OHS News Gov. Brown signs into law new measures helping animals;
Abby, much-loved canine education assistant retires; Poster contest has
new deadline: Dec. 18.
Petiquette The holiday season is here: how to keep pets safe and
happy during this special time.
8 Rescue in Rainier
After nearly two years of waiting, the final dogs
rescued from a neglectful breeder are on the way to loving homes.
9 My Heart Melted
Maggie’s long journey toward love and the foster
parents who stood by her despite all odds.
12 Home for the Holidays
There’s no place like home during the
holidays—especially if you are a shelter pet. That’s why our Home for the
Holiday campaign has a simple goal: every pet in the shelter on Dec. 1
should be home by Dec. 31.
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Thanks to You Our efforts to help animals are supported by private
donations. Your contributions make possible everything we do.
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There are many ways to help pets and qualify for
a 2015 tax deduction.
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Happy Tails When pets find homes, we all celebrate. These OHS pets
were recently adopted and are now living with their new families.
The Oregon Humane Society, is a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization. OHS receives no tax
money or portions of donations made to
national humane organizations.
Oregon Humane Society Magazine is
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EDITOR David Lytle • 503.416.2985
MANAGING EDITOR Cara O’Neil
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COVER PHOTO Dizzy and Emily Hoppes on
Mt. Hood, as photographed by Har Rai Khalsa.
The photo was the Grand Prize winner in the
2015 OHS Photo Contest.
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Each year more than 1,000 people take a stand for animals at risk. One way they do this is
by reporting suspected animal cruelty to OHS, usually with a phone call to our tip line.
Not all of these reports result in criminal citations. Sometimes, investigators determine
that what the caller wants—such as a cozy indoor bed for the neighbor’s dog instead of a
backyard dog house—goes beyond what the law mandates. In other cases, investigators
find that pet owners may have good intentions but lack the resources or knowledge to help
their pets. In these cases, we try to educate owners about their options so they will do the
right thing.
But when animals are suffering and the owner is unwilling to follow the law’s requirements,
the OHS law enforcement team will take it to the next level. This is what happened in the
case of a Columbia County puppy mill owner. The case was set in motion by an individual
who called to say, “I care.” She was concerned about the health of a puppy and horses that
appeared underfed.
Because of this phone call, the wheels of justice were set in motion. OHS Humane Special
Agents, who have full law enforcement authority, worked with Columbia County officials
to take swift action. A search warrant was served and 118 dogs, 21 horses and one cat were
seized. For one of the horses, intervention came too late to pull her back from the brink.
May she rest in peace, never to hunger, thirst or suffer from illness again.
In this issue of the OHS magazine you will find the story of how we came to be involved
in this case and how OHS, with your help, made a difference in the lives of these animals.
Nearly two years after the search warrant was served in November of 2013, the defendant
was found guilty of 43 felony counts of animal neglect.
Of particular note, I want to recognize the selfless foster parent volunteers and staff who
took many of the dogs into their homes while the case progressed slowly through the legal
system. These foster parents had no guarantee that the animals—who could not be adopted
because they were evidence in a court case—wouldn’t end up back in the same dire
circumstances from which they were rescued. A huge weight was lifted when the defendant
was recently convicted on all charges and ownership of the dogs was transferred to OHS.
Like most of our large-scale cruelty cases, the Columbia County investigation presented
major obstacles to overcome. We learned that it’s not an easy task to take a shelter designed
primarily for the adoption of healthy animals and instead use it as a facility to care for
animals with extensive medical and behavior needs. We learned about the vast resources
required to gain the confidence of dozens of animals who were inherently distrustful
of human caretakers. We learned the rate of progress could vary between quick or
painfully slow.
At press time, only two animals from the rescue—a horse named Gertie and a dog named
Carol Grey—were still awaiting loving homes. Are you the person who can provide that
home? To find out, all it takes is one call.
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Another measure signed by Gov. Brown, HB 3468, protects animals
from injury in coercion cases, which can happen in domestic violence
situations. The law makes it a crime to threaten to cause physical
injury to an animal for the purpose of coercing another person’s
behavior. Brown also approved measures that criminalize the
ownership and creation of images depicting the sexual assault of
animals, and that allow social workers to report suspected animal
abuse when they witness it as part of their job.
Gov. Kate Brown and OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon
(right) at the recent bill signing in the state capit0l.
DRUG RAID UNCOVERS POSSIBLE
COCKFIGHTING OPERATION; OHS
CALLED ON TO ASSIST
When what was believed to be a huge cockfighting operation was
uncovered as part of a year-long drug investigation, OHS was called
on to assist with medical and care issues related to the seized birds.
More than 1,600 chickens, most of which were roosters likely used
for cockfighting, were discovered when an interagency task force
searched a property on SW Farmington Road in Beaverton.
“Cockfighting has been outlawed for many years in Oregon, but it is
a sad fact of life that this barbaric practice continues,” said Sharon
Harmon, OHS executive director.
cash. “Your agency provided staffing and resources that allowed
this mission to be highly successful,” said WSCO Lieutenant Gill
MacGregor.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) served 18 search
warrants during the October operation and arrested 30 individuals.
In addition to the birds, authorities seized 19 firearms, more than
26 pounds of methamphetamine and approximately $90,000 in
Attending a cockfight is a felony in Oregon, as is possessing
cockfighting birds or owning equipment used in cockfights.
OHS has no plans to take ownership of the seized chickens,
which remain in the custody of Washington County.
“Gov. Brown’s signature on these bills continues to put Oregon in the
forefront of the nation when it comes to strong laws protecting our
pets,” said OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon, who attended
the signing ceremony.
VOLUNTEERS FROM SUBARU GIVE BACK
In early September, OHS partnered with Subaru for their annual
Love Promise event, which provides Subaru employees the
opportunity to give back to their community. This year, Subaru
managers and directors from the Pacific Northwest chose OHS
as their focus for a day of service.
A Dog’s Life:
ABBY RETIRES AFTER NINE YEARS
OF SERVICE
In human years, the friendly black Lab mix named Abby would be
more than 80 years old. Abby’s family recently decided she deserved
to retire from work after spending nearly a decade helping school
children in the Portland area.
Subaru volunteers lend a hand at OHS.
Abby, a registered therapy dog, has been an important member
of the OHS Humane Education team since 2006. She has visited
hundreds of classrooms with Humane Educator Barb Cushway, and
helped thousands of students learn how to be safe around dogs.
When OHS educators gave presentations on topics such as pet care
and responsibility, canine body language and pet-related careers,
Abby’s presence made the lessons ring true.
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If a student was fearful of dogs, Abby knew just what to do.
Sometimes she would crawl on her belly toward the student so
they wouldn’t be overwhelmed by her size. Other times she would
lie down next to a student and fall asleep with her head in their lap.
It worked every time, and she never failed to make a new friend.
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Abby was adopted from OHS in 2005 by Cushway, who said
Abby’s gentle spirit and easy-going nature made her a natural for
accompanying her to school presentations and community events.
Cushway hosted a retirement party for Abby this September at OHS,
with refreshments for human and canine guests and a slideshow
Roosters such as these are often used in illegal cockfighting
operations.
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As animal advocates looked on, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown recently
signed into law new bills to help pets. The bills included SB 614, which
allows law enforcement officers to break into cars to help at-risk
animals. The bill was supported by advocates as a new tool to help
officers rescue dogs locked in cars on hot summer days. The law will
have a broader impact, too, as it applies to any instance when an
officer encounters an animal that is locked in a car and has been a
victim of animal cruelty.
OHS
Working on the OHS dog-walking trail, Subaru employees removed
enough invasive plant debris to fill a large dumpster and spread
mulch on the path to improve walking conditions for dogs and
volunteers. The four-acre OHS dog-walking area is maintained
solely by volunteers and it is home to a variety of native plants and
animals, including a resident beaver. With the help of Subaru and
other community groups, OHS can provide dogs and volunteers an
enjoyable walking experience, and give native animals a healthier
place to call home.
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Abby at work with fellow Humane Education dog, Ranger.
recap of Abby’s career. According to Cushway, Abby’s favorite
retirement gift was the super-sized dog bed that she will enjoy as
part of her new life of leisure.
Abby is succeeded in her work with Cushway by her adopted sister,
a golden retriever named Maddie. Like Abby, Maddie is a natural
with kids and is already making friends wherever she goes.
Calling all student artists and writers: don’t miss this opportunity to express your compassion and love for animals through
your drawing and writing. The annual OHS Poster and Story
Contest has a new deadline this year: December 18, 2015.
Any student in grades one through eight in Oregon or Clark
County, Washington, can enter the contest. Each grade has a
specific humane theme for students to illustrate or write about.
There is no entry fee to participate in the contest.
Winning entries will be featured in the OHS magazine, on our
website and displayed at OHS in the Education Hall. All grade
level winners will receive a certificate, ribbon, and prize. The
Grand Prize Poster winner and Grand Prize Story winner will
each be awarded laptop computers. Tablets will be awarded to
the Poster Runner-up and the Story Runner-up. Each individual
Third-grader Lauren Amato’s 2015 prize-winning entry.
winner, along with their immediate family and teacher, will be
invited to attend the 67th A’Cat’Emy Awards at the Oregon
Humane Society.
For more information, visit oregonhumane.org/postercontest.
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GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW ANIMAL LAWS
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TAKE A CLASS: Brush up on the
basics or see if your pooch has what
it takes to be a Canine Good Citizen.
Taking a training class with your dog
is a great way to spend time together
without having to brave the cold. OHS
offers fun and affordable group
training with new classes starting all
winter long.
SCHEDULE PLAY: If your evening
walks are getting shorter, schedule
time for indoor play with your pup.
This will help keep him from feeling
bored or isolated. Ask him to find
hidden treats or toys, play fetch in
a hallway, or teach him a new trick.
When you can’t spend as much
time with your dog as you would
like, keep him entertained with a
brain-teaser toy. Puzzle toys, busy
boxes and stuffed Kongs can help
Fido stay busy for hours (they’re for
sale at OHS).
GET INTO THE DIY SPIRIT: While
you’re crafting creative gifts for your
friends, don’t forget about your pet.
Your kitty will have a blast hiding in
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PHOTO BY LAURA HINRICHS
Starting Off
on the Right Paw
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CREATE A SAFE HAVEN: If a lot of
people are coming and going from
your home, it can be easy for your
cat to slip out the front door or your
dog to snag a bite of that pumpkin
pie. Designate a special space for
your pet to relax in private while you
have company. Make sure your dog
or cat has easy access to their food
and water; kitties will also need a
litter box. Soft, soothing music and a
favorite toy can also help comfort
your pet, and you can relax knowing
your pet is safe and secure.
For information on training classes
and to find behavior resources, visit
us online at oregonhumane.org/
training.
POINTERS FOR YOUR NEW PUP
Thinking about adopting a dog? This workshop will help you
start things off on the right paw. We’ll talk about training, canine
body language and give you tips on how to introduce your dog
to his new world. This is a great class for those considering
adopting a dog or puppy and folks who have recently brought
home a new dog.
WHERE: Manners Hall at the Oregon Humane Society,
1067 NE Columbia Blvd.
WHEN: Saturday, January 23, 2016, 4–6 pm
COST: Suggested donation of $15
Learn more at oregonhumane.org/training.
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Viewers pushed past the $375,000 fundraising goal and made this
year’s event the most successful yet, raising $389,000 to help pets
in need. We can’t thank you enough!
her own gift box or discovering treats
hidden in a cardboard tube. Take it
a step further and build a window
perch or go all out and install that
“catio” she’s been dreaming of. Visit
bit.ly/OHS-DIY for ideas.
PHOTO BY LAURA HINRICHS
of the ABC affiliate’s most popular programs, including Good Morning
America, Jeopardy and How to Get Away with Murder.
Winter is here! It’s time for parties,
games and visitors. This time of year
can be hectic, but the holidays don’t
have to be so stressful for your pet.
Check out our suggestions to help
your pet have a fun December.
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Help Pets Have Happy Holidays
KATU news anchor Steve Dunn with OHS Executive Director Sharon
Harmon during a live segment of this year’s telethon broadcast.
A special thanks to this year’s telethon partners:
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By Tanya Roberts, OHS Animal Behavior Specialist
Day-long Telethon Draws Most Support Ever
The 16th annual OHS Telethon featured a new format and set a record
for helping pets. Breaking with the tradition of a Sunday afternoon live
broadcast, the 2015 telethon took place on Thursday, Oct. 8 and
featured a mix of live and pre-recorded segments broadcast over a
14-hour period on KATU Ch. 2. Segments were featured during many
PHOTO BY DAVID CHILDS
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New Record
for Pets
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OHS
Rainier Verdict:
Guilty
Baxter was one of 118 dogs rescued from a puppy mill owner in Rainier
in 2013. Baxter has since been adopted and the breeder was convicted of
animal neglect this fall.
OHS INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN FELONY CONVICTION
An OHS investigation has resulted
in justice for more than 100 animals
and fines totaling $172,000 against
a puppy mill owner convicted on
43 felony neglect charges.
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A jury convicted the owner on
43 counts of animal neglect.
This photo was submitted as
evidence in the court case.
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The Oct. 22 verdict
came nearly two years
after OHS mounted a
major rescue operation
to help animals in
a breeding facility
owned by Rainier
resident Catherine
Setere. Working in
cooperation with the
Columbia County
Sheriff’s office and
the Rainier Police
Department, OHS
rescued 118 dogs,
21 horses and one
cat from Setere’s
property on
November 13, 2013.
“The conditions in
this puppy mill were
heartbreaking,” said OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon. Some animals
were living in kennels with numerous piles of fecal waste, wooden flooring
saturated with urine stains and no access to water.
After the dogs were removed from the property in 2013, they were
transported to an emergency shelter created by OHS inside a Portland
warehouse. The emergency facility was needed because the number
of rescued animals would have forced OHS to drastically reduce its
adoption program.
The Long Process
of Overcoming Fear
AT THE OHS Emergency Animal Shelter
and Rehabilitation Center, Bretta was
curled up in the corner of her kennel.
The 50-pound Akita with jet black fur
highlighted by touches of white “looked
close to death,” in the words of OHS
volunteer Sherry Adams. Bretta was one
of 118 dogs, including 67 Akitas, rescued
in 2013 from a woman in Rainier who
would later be convicted of animal
neglect (see story, page 8).
typical pet receives. “When they arrived
in our care, the rescued dogs were shut
down because of fear. They weren’t
comfortable being around people,” said
Lori Kirby, the OHS trainer in charge of
efforts to rehabilitate the rescued dogs.
“Bretta may have been the worst. She
would curl up in the back corner of her
kennel and not interact with anyone.”
Kirby, along with other OHS employees
and a group of dedicated volunteers
who called themselves the “A Team,”
worked intensively with the rescued
animals over 23 months—the time it
The 118 dogs rescued included 67 Akitas and many small breeds such as
dachshunds, terriers and poodles. The horses seized were cared for by
Sound Equine Options, a Gresham-based nonprofit. The Boulder Humane
Society in Colorado, Seattle Humane and the ASPCA in New York assisted
in placing several of the rescued Akitas.
Many of the Rainer dogs had lived in
kennels as breeding dogs all their lives,
with little of the human contact that a
“This sentence sends a strong message that animal neglect will not be
tolerated in Oregon. The neglect in this case involved so many animals
that it rose to the level of a felony offense. I think today’s sentencing
reflects how serious these crimes were,” said Harmon.
Maggie’s
Long Journey
Toward Love
Setere, 68, was banned from owning domestic animals and horses for five
years and fined $172,000. Columbia County Circuit Court Judge Ted Grove
imposed a three-year prohibition on Setere owning animals of any kind,
including livestock, and set a financial restitution hearing for January 16.
Ownership of nearly all the rescued animals was transferred to OHS last
year so they could find adopted homes. The final 11 dogs who were not
forfeited to OHS last year were relinquished to OHS by Setere at an
October sentencing hearing.
OHS staff and volunteers worked tirelessly to find homes for all the rescued
animals. To date, there are only two animals from the investigation still in
need of homes: a horse named Gertie in the care of Sound Equine Options
and a dog named Carol Grey in the care of OHS.
“We are very grateful that after 23 months, the foster parents caring for
this final group of 11 dogs can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the
future of these pets is no longer in doubt,” said Harmon. “Our thanks to
Animal Cruelty Special Prosecutor Jacob Kamins for the time and energy he
devoted to prosecuting this case over the last two years,” said Harmon.
OHS was fortunate to receive significant support for the rescued animals
from Howard Hedinger, PetSmart Charities and the Petco Foundation.
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The Path to Trust
JUSTICE FOR ANIMALS:
In the Rainier case (see story, p. 8), ownership of a group of
11 rescued dogs remained in doubt until a sentencing hearing
took place 23 months after the rescue. OHS cared for these dogs
during the bulk of that time. This is the story of one of those
dogs and the two volunteers who came to love her.
Maggie would often withdraw to
the corner of her kennel and resist
all attempts to draw her out.
Bretta at OHS just
before she went
home. Becoming
comfortable on a
leash was a major
accomplishment.
took for the owner to be convicted of
neglect and surrender the final group of
rescued dogs to OHS in October of 2015.
Much of the training took place inside
a 40,000 square foot warehouse. The
building served as an emergency animal
(continued on page 11)
“Maggie came up to the kennel door, started licking my hands
and my heart just melted,” said Ellen, an OHS volunteer.
Although Ellen’s heart was won over, Maggie had multiple
strikes against her: she was a breeding dog who had never
lived with people, she was a large, powerful Akita who would
require a devoted owner even under the best of circumstances,
and she was evidence in a criminal court case.
At the time Ellen’s heart went out to Maggie, the Akita was
owned by a Rainier woman being prosecuted for neglect. If
OHS did not win the court case, it was likely Maggie would go
back to her past life at the breeding facility. But none of those
factors mattered to Ellen and her husband Ed, who first met
Maggie while volunteering at the OHS emergency shelter. This
offsite facility was created by OHS to care for nearly 100 dogs,
including Maggie, who were seized in the fall of 2013 from a
puppy mill in Rainier.
Ed worked with over 40 dogs at the emergency shelter, but
Maggie touched his heart. Why? “Maybe it was her beautiful
bear face,” said Ed. Maggie is a fluffy white and brown, floppyeared Akita who looks like a large bear cub. Ed and Ellen soon
decided that they would foster Maggie for OHS, caring for her
in their own home until the court case was resolved. “We would
have been heartbroken if she was returned to the owner, but
the risk was worth it,” said Ed.
(continued on page 11)
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(The Path to Trust – continued from page 9)
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shelter on NE Columbia Blvd. lacked
the space to accommodate so many
rescued dogs.
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Even in the best of locations, gaining the
trust of Bretta and the other dogs would
have been a daunting task. The dogs
had never been on a leash and were
wary of taking food from a human. Once
in a kennel, they were fearful to leave its
confines. As for Bretta, Kirby said, “many
people thought we would never get her
to move from the back corner of her
kennel.”
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“The OHS behavior department told us to take it slow,” said Ed.
Heeding the advice of the behavior experts, they began with
small steps: walking Maggie to the end of their yard at first,
then to the end of the block, then to the end of the next block.
Their own dog, Rusty, was beside Maggie all the time, building
her confidence.
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No strangers to helping pets in need, longtime dog-lovers Ed
and Ellen have supported animals at OHS since 2011 as donors
and volunteers. They make monthly financial contributions
through the PAWS program, are members of the Thomas Lamb
Eliot Circle (TLC) leadership group, and are top Doggie Dash
participants. As volunteers, they log hundreds of hours
teaching basic dog manners and walking shelter dogs. Ed
has been honored as one of the top OHS volunteer trainers.
“When Maggie first came home, she was terrified,” said Ellen.
“When she walked through our front door, it seemed it was first
the time she had been in a house.” She was scared to leave the
front porch, spooked by bicycles and motorcycles, and fearful
of people and going for walks.
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accept food, for example, the next step
is getting the dog to accept a leash.
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can be painstakingly slow, and requires
trainers who are not easily discouraged.
“The dogs were not used to being around
people,” said Adams. “They had to learn
to trust us.” The result of months of
one-on-one training showed dividends,
as all but one of the Akitas were quickly
adopted into loving homes within days
of finally being made available for
adoption. Bretta was adopted by an OHS
volunteer who cherishes the dog’s
company.
“The Akitas changed so much from when
they first arrived here,” said Adams.
“They came to trust us and they learned
that we would not do anything to harm
them. I don’t think I’ll experience
anything like that again.”
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through the wire mesh of a kennel.
Sometimes even that small gesture
caused a dog to be frightened, requiring
Adams to stand by the side of the kennel,
doing nothing. Eventually (the process
could take days or weeks, depending on
the animal) a dog would understand
that Adams, a retired middle school
principal, was not a threat.
Taking her cue from Rusty, Maggie learned that all people
weren’t threatening. She watched and mirrored Rusty as he
walked up to strangers and was greeted with friendly pats on
the head. Now, Maggie loves walks, says hello to neighbors,
and does the “Akita Dance,” spinning in a circle when she’s
excited and ready to play. “It’s been a joy watching her come
out of her scared shell and become a rambunctious, playful
dog,” Ellen said.
The pair fostered
Maggie for 12
months as the
case dragged on,
the threat of losing
her always on their
minds. At last, on
Oct. 22, while
walking shelter
dogs at OHS, Ed
and Ellen got the
news: the Rainier
breeder was
convicted of
neglect and had
been sentenced.
The final 11 dogs
of the original 118,
Maggie at her adopted home.
including Maggie,
were released to
OHS. Ed and Ellen officially adopted Maggie on Nov. 2,
2015, almost two years after she was rescued from the
breeding facility.
With Maggie happily settled in their home, Ed and Ellen
continue to support OHS and large-scale rescues. “It’s
something we strongly believe in,” said Ellen. “It’s more
than just animals,” added Ed. “You’re helping people find
loving companions and that means a lot.”
WINTER 2015
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
THE GIFT OF LOVE
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
OHS
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WINTER 2015
Each December, OHS works to find
every pet a loving “Home for the
Holidays.”
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The goal is simple: by December 31,
we hope to find a home for every pet
who was residing at the shelter as of
December 1. What better way for a
pet to start the new year than by
spending the holiday season with
a new family?
There is, of course, never a time limit
on how long a pet stays at OHS. While
most pets stay at the shelter for only
a week or two, some need much
longer to find an ideal match.
An athletic pointer mix named Aslan,
for example, has been looking for a
home since he came to OHS in
September. Aslan adores people and
will be an excellent adventure
companion. If felines are more your
fancy, Winnie has been awaiting a
home since October. This cat is the
complete package: good looks and a
winning personality.
To help these pets find their homes
by the new year, the OHS lobby will
feature a large display that includes
a photo of every single dog, cat,
rabbit, rodent and bird who has
been at the shelter since Dec. 1 or
earlier. The total number of these
“Home for the Holidays” pets is likely
to approach 150.
It’s easy to visit the animals: the OHS
shelter (1067 NE Columbia Blvd. in
Portland) is open from 10 am-7 pm
Sunday-Wednesday; 10 am-9 pm
Thursday-Saturday.
You are welcome to bring the whole
family to meet your new furry or
feathered friend. Our “get acquainted”
rooms make it easy for parents and
children to spend time getting to
know a prospective new cat or dog.
If you already have a dog and want
to adopt a second, we’ll arrange a
“pet meet” at OHS to see how well the
two animals get along.
If you are thinking of giving a pet as
a gift, we have a suggestion to help:
because selecting a lifelong furry
friend is challenging, OHS encourages
people to give a gift card good for
adopting a pet. That way, your
friend or loved one can meet with
pets in person and be a part of this
important decision.
On the next page, you’ll find
descriptions of a few of our Home for
the Holidays animals. You can learn
more about each pet by visiting our
website at oregonhumane.org, which
features profiles of every animal
available for adoption.
Remember, there is nothing like
being Home for the Holidays.
Winnie
WINNIE is
much more
than a pretty
face: this
beautiful cat
also has a
winning
purrsonality.
She is just
over one year old and ready to brighten the rainy months
with lots of playtime. Winnie has done well with other cats
and kids. What’s not to love? Looking for a home since
October.
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
Gertie
Rescued
from
neglect
by OHS,
beautiful
mare
GERTIE
recovered her
health and spirit in foster care with OHS partner Sound
Equine Options. She has been working extensively with
a trainer and has learned to trust humans again—in fact,
Gertie is quite a cuddler now! This six-year-old mare
stands at 14.1 hands and has groundwork training with and
without tack. Looking for a home since December 2014.
PHOTO BY LAURA HINRICHS
PHOTO BY LAURA HINRICHS
Handsome
and noble,
ASLAN is a
dog built for
adventure
with his
chosen
person.
Aslan loves
people and would prefer to be your only canine companion.
He is a three-year-old pointer mix, ready for a home with
people who appreciate the finer points of playing fetch,
and who will enjoy taking him hiking, swimming, and
more. Looking for a home since September.
Puddles
Love
hounds?
PUDDLES
would
love to
sing you
the songs
of his
people.
He’s a big, goofy, six-year-old black-and-tan coonhound
who’s looking for a home that understands hounds. He
will need lots of interesting activities to keep his sharp
mind (and nose) busy. It may take a little time, but once
Puddles bonds with you, he will be a loyal, entertaining
companion. Looking for a home since September.
WINTER 2015
There’s no place like home
– especially during the
holidays. At the
Oregon Humane Society,
pets are cared for by
an extended family of
dedicated staff and
volunteers, but even
the coziest shelter is
no substitute for the
comfort of a real home.
Aslan
PHOTO BY LAURA HINRICHS
Pets Seek Homes for the New Year
OHS
PHOTO BY CL SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
Home for the Holidays
PHOTO BY LAURA HINRICHS
OHS
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Donors
The Oregon Humane Society gratefully acknowledges the following donors
for their generous gifts through October 1, 2015. OHS deeply treasures all
contributions great and small, and only wishes there were space to list our
additional financial supporters by name. Watch for updated TLC recognition
in the year ahead, including more stories and donor profiles. All TLC
members will be recognized in the Annual Report; those giving $2,500+
will be included in all editions of the OHS Magazine. To make a gift, please
call us at (503) 416-2989, or go online at oregonhumane.org
TLC Business Partners
($1,000+)
These businesses have made
significant financial
contributions, in-kind
donations or a combination
of both, between August 1
and October 1, 2015.
New members in bold
Italics indicate donor gives
monthly through the PAWS
program
In 1868, Thomas Lamb Eliot and
twelve leading Oregonians
founded the third humane
society in the United States.
“Must do something for horses
here,” Dr. Eliot recorded in his
journal after witnessing a
much-abused carriage horse
mired in the mud of a Portland
street. Eliot served as OHS Board
President for 23 years.
WINTER 2015
This tradition of pioneering
spirit, compassion and
dedication continues today at
OHS, with enormous assistance
from the members of the
Thomas Lamb Eliot Circle (TLC).
TLC members each contribute a
total of $1,000 or more annually
to help OHS improve the lives of
animals in our community.
TLC members receive special
recognition in our publications
and in-shelter lobby signage, as
well as invitations to TLC events
and behind-the-scenes tours.
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We invite your participation!
To join the Thomas Lamb Eliot
Circle, please use the envelope
provided to submit your membership. Contact Mary Henry in Donor
Relations at (503) 416-7083 or email
[email protected] for
more information.
oregonhumane.org/tlc
DIAMOND
Google Ad Grants
I Heart Radio
Lamar Advertising Co
Leopold Ketel & Partners
PetSmart Charities
PLATINUM
Blue Buffalo Company
Boly:Welch, Inc.
Clear Channel Outdoor
Fred Meyer
KATU Television
Mud Bay
Nike
Sergeants Towing, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc.
Wentworth ChevyTown and
SubaruCity
GOLD
Adidas-America
Banfield Pet Hospital
Charles Fine Art Portraits
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Columbia Sportswear
Company
Fore The Animals
Foundation
Hallmark Inns & Resorts, Inc
Iberdrola Renewables/PPM
Energy
Kaiser Permanente
KINK 102 FM
Moda Health
Northwest EMC, Inc.
Oregon City Subaru
Oregon Expert Vets
The Oregonian
Pedigree/Mars Petcare US
PEMCO Insurance Company
Petco
Portland General Electric
(PGE)
Prometheus Real Estate
Group, Inc.
ResQ Animal Massage
Retreiver Development
Counsel
Rover.com
The Standard
Total Outdoor Corp
U.S. Bancorp Foundation/US
Bank
Unleashed by Petco
VCA Animal Hospitals
WebTrends
SILVER
1859 Magazine
Animal Behavior Clinic
Broadway Kia
Bullard Law
Cambia
Columbia Bank
Core Scientific
Dogs Gone Swimming
Wellness Center
Grainger, Inc.
Hartman Equine Adventures
Harvest Fresh Grocery &
Deli
Intel corporation
KGW-TV
Lexi Dog, Inc.
Maid Bridgade of Portland
Morel Ink
Portland Mercury
Portland Monthly Magazine
Portland Tribune
Ron Rothert Insurance
Ron Tonkin Family of
Dealerships
Sephora USA, Inc.
Sniff Dog Hotel
Sunnyside Holding, LLC
The Winged M.
Thede Culpepper Moore
Munro & Silliman LLP
Vantage Local
Virbac
BRONZE
AmazonSmile Foundation
ArborBrook Vineyards
Arciform LLC
Baird
Beaumont Hardware
Beaverton Toyota
Bella Organic Farm
By Nature
Californa Closets-Pearl
District Design
Cooper Mountain Kennel,
LLC
Defteling Design
The Dog Food Dude
Fleet Sales West, LLC
Geo Development
Green Pet Compost
Company
JLC Legal Corporation
Latus Motors Harley
Davidson
MillerCoors LLC
NACCO Materials Handling
Group Inc
Oregon Public Broadcasting
- KOPB
Oswego Veterinary Hospital
Pacific Power Foundation
Petplan Pet Insurance
Providence Health &
Services
Raddisson Hotel - Portland
Airport
Rick’s Custom Fencing
Rum Club
Sassy’s Bar & Grill
SubieEvents LLC
Terra Hydr, Inc.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
Veris Industries
WestCoast Event Productions,
Inc.
Willamette Week
PARTNER
Advantis Credit Union
The Alberta Rose Theatre
Alberta Veterinary Care
Aloha Natural Pet Supply
Ameriprise Financial
Angela Jacobs Dog Salon
Apple
Atiyeh Brothers Rugs &
Carpeting
BP&A
Barefoot Wines & Bubbly
Beaverton Foods
Cardboard Castle
Cardiology Northwest
Carpets for Kids, Inc.
Chariots on File Inc
Classical Ballet Academy
ConGlobal Industries, Inc.
Consolidate Supply Co
Costco Wholesale
Crosswhite Enterprises, Inc.
David Evans and Associates,
Inc.
Dogswell
Eleven Wireless
FEI Company
The Fat Tire Farm
FEI Company
Forest City Trading Group,
Inc.
Furever Pets, Inc.
GNSA
Grady Britton Advertising
Grocery Outlet Hollywood
Guild’s Lake Inn
Heal NW Animal Massage
Helser Industries, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Hotel Monaco - Portland
Invisible Fence
Irvington Veterinary Clinic
Jive Software
Johnstone Supply Inc
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants,
Inc.
Koldkist Bottled Water
Company
Law Offices of Matthew H.
Keho, LLC
Lombard Animal Hospital
Lord and Associates Inc.
Luxe Event Productions
M Financial Group
Manheim
McCleskey Cellars
MDF Instruments
Mentor Graphics Foundation
Merrick Pet Care, Inc
Microsoft Corporation
Mollet Printing
Moral Kiosk LLC
Terry Morrison/Stifel,
Nicolaus & Company
Native Foods Cafe
Neil Kelly Company
Nestle Purina Petcare Co
NW Natural
OnPoint Community Credit
Union
Oregon Home Magazine
Papa Murphy’s
Pape Material Handling
PDX Metro Commerical LLC
Penhart Performance Group
Performance Martial Arts
Academy
Pinnacle Hydronics
Pioneer Pet Products
Portland French Bakery
Portland Management Inc.
Portland Timbers & Thorns
Portland Veterinary Surgical
Center, LLC
Precision Castparts Corp.
PREM Group, Inc.
ProGrass Landscape Care
and Design
Pure Barre
R2C Group
Riverpoint Medical
Rogers Repair Service
Rose City H.O.G. Chapter
#4105
Rose City Veterinary
Hospital, LLC
Rowntree Tax Consulting,
LLC
Ruff Wear, Inc
Saturno Design
Schneider National Inc
Schram Brothers Excavating
LLC
Simple
Sit Means Sit Dog Training
Smith Freed & Eberhard, P.C.
Sourcing Management
Group
Stalk Market Compostable
Products
Stangier Wealth Management
Star Park
`Symantec
The Intergrated Animal
Thomson Reuters
Corporation
Thrive Acupuncture
Tito’s Homemade Vodka
Tripwire, Inc.
Truecar, Inc
Tuffy’ pet Foods Inc
Umpqua Bank
VetSource
Waldorf Center for Plastic
Surgery
Walsh Construction
Company
Washington Chain & Supply
Wast Management of Oregon
West Coast Plant Co.
West Meyer Fence
Western Partitions Inc
Wine by Joe, LLC
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
OHS
FEEL THE LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON—JOIN PAWS TODAY!
Recurring monthly gifts make a life-saving difference for the animals at OHS.
It’s easy: Your tax-deductible gift will be billed to your credit or
debit card, or debited from your checking account each month.
It’s efficient: PAWS members provide OHS with reliable, steady
income, which allows us to focus on our mission, plan for the future
and spend our resources wisely.
It’s rewarding: You’ll feel great each month knowing you’re
helping the animals at OHS with your life-saving support.
Join now! Return the envelope inside this magazine, enroll online at
oregonhumane.org/paws or call Marsha at 503.416.7079.
WINTER 2015
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
OHS
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OHS
HAPPY
tails
’ Tis the Season
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.
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY
OHS
LAST CHANCE TO HELPS PETS IN 2015
By Gary Kish, OHS Director of Development
I am so happy to be Podrick’s (shelter
name, Oreo) forever home. Every day
he makes me laugh or smile. He was so
fearful at the shelter and absolutely
petrified when I brought him home, but
every day he gets braver and braver.
Now he sleeps on my bed every night
and just likes to be in the same room
as my roommates and me. We are
absolutely crazy about this little,
handsome kitty.
Molly
Dear OHS,
This is Molly, adopted in May of 2014! We love
her, and our other dog, Joey, loves his new
sister. Molly is great with young kids. She has
been a wonderful addition to our family!
Podrick
Thank you OHS! —Maggie
Hi there,
Thanks OHS! —Kari
In June we adopted a husky/shepherd mix
called Frank, now renamed to Spock. Three
months later and Spock walks better on a
leash, plays well with other dogs and has
started his training as a PTSD service dog.
Spock has a long way to go, but he is eager
to learn and please.
I thought his story might encourage others
to do the same thing: adopt a shelter
animal, love him/her and work with them
to become a helpful citizen. Thank you for
giving us a chance with such a great
animal.
Norman
Thank you, Simon
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Norman loves his new forever home!
Thanks OHS for helping me pick the best
fit for my family.
Best, Carly
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Spock
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.
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.
As 2015 draws to a close, there’s still
time to help pets in need. In many
cases you will also receive a charitable
deduction for your gift. Here are six
quick tips for year-end giving:
SHORT ON TIME? No problem—you
can make your donation up to the last
minute. As long as your mailed gift
has a 2015 postmark, it qualifies for a
2015 tax deduction. It’s even easier to
go to our website, oregonhumane.org,
and use your credit card to make a gift
up to the last second. Because OHS is
a 501(c)3 charity, the entire amount
qualifies as a charitable contribution.
STUCK ON GIFT IDEAS? Instead of
giving a material gift, many people
make a donation in honor of a loved
one. OHS will mail a special greeting
card to the person you’re honoring.
We’ll even include your personal
note. Your Holiday Tribute Gift can be
purchased by email or phone. Contact
Nicole at (503) 416-5027; nicolel@
oregonhumane.org.
DONATE A NON-CASH GIFT. Vehicles,
boats, and RVs are gladly received
through the OHS Autos for Animals
program. It’s quick and easy. We
promise! Contact Marsha at (503)
416-7079 to arrange your gift. Marsha
also manages donations of fine art,
jewelry, memorabilia and collectibles
valued at approximately $1,000 or
more.
HOW ABOUT STOCK? By donating
shares of appreciated stock you can
claim the full fair market value and
avoid capital gains taxes. For stocks
that have declined in value, consider
selling them and claiming a capital
loss, which can be used to offset
capital gains from other sales (this
applies only to shares held longer
than one year). Then, donate the
cash proceeds of the sale to OHS for
a charitable deduction.
While most stock transfers are done
electronically, it may still take a few
days to complete the transaction. Be
sure to leave enough time for your
brokerage to execute the transfer order
by December 31.
A GIFT FOR YOU AND OHS! Purchase
an OHS Charitable Gift Annuity. You’ll
receive a current year tax deduction
and fixed annuity payments for life.
TIME TO PLAN? Is it time for a New
Year’s resolution to either make an
estate plan, or review and perhaps
amend your existing estate document?
Making an estate gift to OHS is a
meaningful way to carry forward your
compassion and concern for animals.
If you have any questions, your phone
calls and emails are always welcome.
Contact Gary Kish, (503) 416-2988.
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 pet’s
future is in good hands.
Request your detailed Friends
Forever™ packet by contacting
Gary Kish at (503) 416-2988.
Please be sure to include your
postal mailing address.
WINTER 2015
Dear OHS,
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1067 NE
OROR
97211-1411
1067
NEColumbia
ColumbiaBlvd.
Blvd.| |Portland,
Portland,
97211-0364
HELP THE ANIMALS
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
OHS TRIBUTE GIFTS
Give in honor of a loved one at oregonhumane.org/memorial-celebration-gifts.
AUTOS FOR ANIMALS
Call (503) 416-7079 to donate your vehicle to OHS.
SPONSOR A PET
Go to oregonhumane.org/sponsorpets for more information.
GIVE A GIFT OF STOCK
Call (503) 416-7083 to donate securities to OHS.
For more ways to
make a difference, go to
oregonhumane.org/donate
HARRY