Your hometown shelter, serving both ends of the leash in Florence, Oregon.
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Adoptions in 2025
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Community animals seen at clinics in 2025
Lost animals reunited with families in 2025
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Annual Members Meeting
Saturday, June 27th
11 a.m.
OCHS Vet Clinic
1739 22nd Street
Come join us and learn what’s been happening at OCHS this past year. We’ll be announcing the new board members you’ve elected.
Heat Advisory
Never leave pets unattended in a car, even for a brief errand. Even leaving windows open in some shade doesn’t guarantee safety. Hundreds of pets die from car-related heat stroke each year. To protect your furry friends, leave them at home or travel with another adult who can stay in the car and keep the A/C running.
Keep safe in the summer heat: they are counting on you!
Pet of the Week
SAMOSA
Samosa is a small-breed puppy with a big personality! Expected to weigh less than 24 pounds when fully grown, he’s the perfect size for adventures, cuddles, and everything in between. Samosa and his siblings, known as the “Dumpling Gang,” recently arrived from California and are discovering just how much fun life in Oregon can be. Stop by the shelter or apply online to meet Samosa or one of his brothers. They can’t wait to go home with YOU!
Parvo Alert!!
This week, we treated a parvo case at our veterinary clinic and later learned about another group of dogs in our area who died from the disease.
Parvo is a highly contagious disease and as a tourist destination, it’s critical that pet guardians are aware of the dangers of taking unvaccinated pets into the community.
Please share this information as you’re able.
OCHS Goes to the Ballgame!
June 24th 6:30 p.m.
Join us at PK Park for Emeralds baseball.
Emeralds vs. Aquasox
For every $12 ticket sold, $6 supports animals at OCHS!
Bring your friends, family, and love of the game to help us hit a home run for the animals!
Featured Pets
Snoopy
Age 12 years 10 months 28 days
Gender Female
John
Age 1 month 13 days
Gender Male
Atlas
Age 5 years 1 month 5 days
Gender Male
Bodie
Age 2 years 12 days
Gender Male
Bringing Home a New Kitten: How to Help Them Feel Safe and Meet Your Other Pets
Bringing home a new kitten is exciting, but it can also be a big change for everyone in the house. Your kitten is entering a new place with new smells, new sounds, new people, and maybe other pets. A slow, calm introduction can help your kitten feel safe and help your...