On the Road to a Better LifeThe Second Chance Program at the Oregon Humane Society was established in 1997 in an effort to help shelters in Oregon and Southern Washington – which may have less space, fewer resources and fewer visitors to their shelter –place highly adoptable animals in to homes. OHS received approximately 131,000 visitors to our shelter last year and over 11,500 animals were adopted. More than 6,000 of those animals came from shelters in our Second Chance Program. The program has grown over the years and now works with over 90 shelters and rescue groups all with the same goal in mind – to save lives! The program has created a win/win situation for the transfer partner shelters by allowing them to place animals that otherwise would have been euthanized. The Second Chance program enables OHS to serve a larger community of animals and people.
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Become a Second Chance Partner (for shelters only)Are you interested in becoming a Second Chance partner?. If you have questions, call us at (503) 416-5029.
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Resources for Other Shelters Second Chance FAQ. The dogs and cats coming in through our Second Chance Program are from shelters with a high volume of animals and limited space to house them. These shelters take in stray animals and owner relinquished pets. Very few of these animals come in with a history of being in a home, so things such as house/litterbox training and interactions with children and other animals is unknown. A lot of these animals come from more rural environments, whereas Portland is a big animal loving city! It can be a very different environment for them.
To continue the success of Second Chance animal adoptions, we will continue to provide adopters with the education and tools needed to get your new best friend settled in their new life! Thank you for your interest in helping Hawaii dogs! If you have a vacation planned to Hawaii and would like bring a dog back with you, please contact the shelter in Hawaii directly.
The shelter staff in Hawaii schedules the flights, prepares paperwork and picks the animals eligible to fly to OHS.Maui Humane Society is now flying pets on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Cargo and not on passenger tickets. If you would like to bring back a pet with you, please contact:Kauai Humane SocietyRead Second Chance StoriesShelters We Serve.Connect.
. No running, jumping, playing, swimming, or other strenuous activity for 7 to 10 days. Keep your pet quiet. Pets must be kept indoors where they can stay clean, dry, and warm.
No baths during the recovery period. Dogs must be walked on a leash and cats must be kept indoors.
Check the incision site twice daily. There should be no drainage. Redness and swelling should be minimal. Do not allow your pet to lick or chew at the incision.
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If this occurs, an Elizabethan collar MUST be applied to prevent additional licking and chewing that could cause infection. If your dog had a scrotal castration, they may have small amounts of drainage/discharge for up to three days. Appetite should return gradually within 24 hours of surgery. Lethargy lasting for more than 24 hours, diarrhea, or vomiting are not normal and your pet should be taken to your regular veterinarian. Dogs may have a slight cough for a few days after surgery. Do not change your pet’s diet at this time, and do not give them junk food, table scraps, milk, or any other people food during the recovery period. This could mask post-surgical complications.
We recommend that your pet receive a post-operative examination with your regular veterinarian 7 to 10 days after surgery, to have the incision checked for complete healing, to remove any skin sutures, and to discuss additional needs, follow-up care, and vaccination boosters. If there are any questions or concerns directly related to the surgery during the recovery period, please call us at (619) 279-5085. If there is an emergency after hours, contact your regular veterinarian or local emergency clinic. You are responsible for the treatment at your own cost. Your pet received a tattoo next to their incision. This tattoo is a scoring process in the skin; IT IS NOT AN EXTRA INCISION. Temporary Change in ServicesAll San Diego Humane Society shelters will be open from 10 a.m.
To schedule a pre-adoption phone call with an adoption counselor, please.Happy Easter!Our shelters will be closed on Sunday, April 12 for Easter, and will reopen for (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Monday, April 13. If you find a stray pet over the holiday,.We will continue to provide the following services to our community:. Pet licensing can be completed online. Intake of stray animals and owner relinquishments will continue via appointment only. We understand the need for some owners to relinquish their pets. At this time, we strongly encourage owners to hold onto their pets until the state-wide stay-at-home order is lifted.
Are resources to help you find a new home for your pet. Helping owners find their lost pets – available and by phone at 619-299-7012. If you are in a position to keep the animal in your home while searching for its family, please consider doing so. Visit our for tips on searching for an owner, and notify us by email at to file a report so we can assist you with reuniting the pet with their family.
Humane Law Enforcement to respond to priority calls. Providing exceptional care for the animals in our shelter.
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