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More than 60 pets arrive at the Oregon Humane Society from Texas

More than 60 pets arrived at the Oregon Humane Society from shelters in Dallas, Texas on Saturday. This transfer of pets marks the first, large transport of the year for OHS through the Second Chance Program. Humane Society officials say transferring pets from areas where the number of pets entering shelters outnumbers adopters is at the heart of their Second Chance program.

60 cats and dogs flown from Texas to Oregon: Up for adoption starting Sunday

60 cats and dogs flown from Texas to Oregon: Up for adoption starting Sunday Updated Jan 23, 2021; Facebook Share The Oregon Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals flew 60 cats and dogs Saturday from Texas to the Portland area, where organizers hope they’ll find adoptive homes. The pets are part of the Oregon Humane Society’s Second Chance program, which transports animals from regions with low demand for adoptions to the Portland area and Southwest Washington, with the goal of adopting them out. “We are fortunate to live in a community where adopters are ready to open their hearts and homes to pets in need,” says Sharon Harmon, Oregon Humane Society president and CEO, in a news release. “This effort demonstrates how animal welfare organizations work together every day to save lives.”

Humane Society takes in 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner, seeks loving forever homes

Humane Society takes in 250 guinea pigs from overwhelmed owner, seeks loving forever homes The pet patrol has come to the rescue. An Oregon homeowner saddled with a whopping 250 guinea pigs was bailed out by the Oregon Human Society in Portland, which is trying to find forever homes for the adorable creatures. It’s unclear how the unidentified individual ended up with so many of the critters, reported Oregon Public Broadcasting; although, animal experts note that it can be challenging to determine a guinea pig’s gender and they potentially bred unchecked. “Despite the challenges of the [COVID-19] pandemic, the need to help pets and people continues,” explained Sharon Harmon, the president of the Oregon Humane Society. “This situation is a great example of animal-welfare agencies working together to serve our community.”

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