Your hometown shelter, serving both ends of the leash in Florence, Oregon.
757
Adoptions in 2025
1002
Community animals seen at clinics in 2025
Lost animals reunited with families in 2025
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Saturday, August 15
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All OCHS volunteers and members are invited!
East Woahink Lake Shelter
Follow the signs and balloons and join us for food and FUN!
OCHS will provide drinks, sandwiches, and other picnic foods. Bring a dish to share if you’d like.
Friendly, vaccinated dogs are welcome on a leash.
Volunteer Orientation
Sunday, August 16th
1 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon filled with fun, education, and opportunities to support our furry friends in need.
Official Grand Opening
August 27
4 – 6 p.m.
OCHS Veterinary Clinic
1739 22nd Street in Florence
The Oregon Coast Humane Society Veterinary Clinic is celebrating its first year of serving animals and the people who love them. You’ll have an opportunity to tour the clinic, meet our team, and honor the people who have made this all PAWS-sible.
Come celebrate with us!
Pet of the Week
WILD GYPSY
Wild Gypsy arrived after her owner passed away, and she’s been building confidence and making friends ever since. She can be slow to warm up, but adores playing with toys and getting attention from her new human friends. If you’d like to add Wild Gypsy to your family, stop by the shelter or fill out an adoption application online!
Featured Pets
Dreamsicle
Age 2 years 2 months 9 days
Gender Female
Elvis
Age 3 years 8 months 19 days
Gender Male
Apollo
Age 5 years 2 months 3 days
Gender Male
Lolo
Age 6 years 11 days
Gender Female
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