Oregon Humane Society
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OHS is truly dedicated to animal welfare. I always feel my donation is well spent and much appreciated, not matter the size. Love the people there and the facility. Have visited some other Humane Societies around the country, and while all were good, OHS is the best!
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When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
As an OHS volunteer, I would like to say that OHS does an amazing job in engaging and empowering their volunteers, providing a most rewarding experience. By doing this, they have a huge amount of volunteer involvement which reduces employee expense and provides a more caring environment for the animals. As a donor and volunteer, I appreciate their use of volunteers and their amazing marketing and management-all of which contributes to a very high adoption rate.
I think the Medical learning center was also a stroke of genius for the shelter, the animals, and the training of vet students.
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I have been volunteering for 4 years in various capacities, spending approximately 8 hours a week with the dogs. With this amount of time in different areas, I believe that I have been exposed to much of what the organization has to offer.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None come to mind.
I have been a donor for several years and a volunteer since 2008.
It is truly inspiring to see the dedication of the staff at the facility; their goal, and that of the volunteers, is to provide excellent care and find
good homes for all of the animals that come to OHS. There is no
time limit for an animal's stay at the shelter. If it takes 6 months or more to find a home for a special needs pet, that animal will receive the best medical care and socialization until he finds his perfect person.
Some animals come to the shelter with serious medical conditions, both injuries and illnesses; the medical staff treats the animals, who then spend recovery time in foster care. It is gratifying to see
injured or neglected animals blossom into healthy, happy pets
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I adopted a diabetic cat who had been at OHS for several months. He is a wonderful guy who probably wouldn't have been given a chance at most shelters.
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I would love to have more space to house even more animals. In 2010, more than 11,000 animals found homes through OHS. With an even larger facility, who know how many pets could be adopted.
I am a 10-year volunteer and donor and can attest to OHS' focus on animal safety and care. Volunteers are supported by training programs as well as hands-on mentoring. Working with animals is rewarding in itself, and the staff at OHS is appreciative of volunteer efforts. OHS has a good reputation with Portland and Metro population. Many animals have been given second chances because of OHS' commitment.
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I've adopted 4 pets from OHS. Over 20 years, there have been huge improvements made to the building, all with donor contributions. Adoption fees cover only a portion of OHS expenses and the level of donations made indicates the level of confidence in OHS.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Develop a easy to use way for new adopters to tell how it's going with their pet to share with Volunteers. Volunteers can develop attachments and it would be nice to hear about their new home
I've been with OHS as a volunteer and a donor since 1998. My long-term committment is primarily due to the way this organization is run and operated. It's efficient, runs with a lean staff in comparison to the number of animals they are able to care for and place (with a strong volunteer base) and makes financial decisions that hit home and sit well with me. They are always the animal welfare organization that other shelters/rescues and law enforcement turns to for help with taking an overflow of animals and helping with large scale rescues, which wouldn't be possible if not managed soundly.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Through watching how each animal is cared for over the years, seeing how large scale rescues are conducted and how there is never a time-limit on how long an animal can stay with OHS and how many programs OHS creates and runs through volunteer leaders and volunteer participation to enrich, mentally stimulate and properly exercise each animal.
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Knowing this organization and how it's run so intimately, I can't see what needs to be changed--it's not broken, doesn't need to be fixed.
I am a donor as well as a volunteer. From the start, OHS has been the best investment that I've ever made with my charity contributions.
OHS is a visionary facility always looking forward to implementing concrete, realistic goals. It has extremely talented leaders who have assembled an equally gifted staff. In 2010 alone, OHS adopted out over 11,000 animals.
Donor dollars are allotted carefully. Emphasis on animal care is always the top priority.
I've never encountered a more deserving nonprofit and plan to continue to support them to the best of my abilities.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing hundreds of pets lead clean, healthy and happy lives while awaiting adoption.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
purchase adjoining properties and expand the facility to serve even more animals.
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