Your hometown shelter, serving both ends of the leash in Florence, Oregon.
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2nd Annual Rubber Duck Roundup
Saturday, September 19th
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Darlings Marina
4879 Darlings Loop
“Ducks” are on sale now for $10 each. Every “duck ” is assigned a number. On the day of the event, we’ll have an amazing dog retrieve one rubber duck from the lake. That corresponding number will win $500. You can purchase a “duck” at the Oregon Coast Humane Society Thrift Store, at the shelter, or online!
Thanks to our sponsors Darlings Marina & RV Resort, Coast Radio – KCST and KCFM, and Zolezzi Insurance!!
Vote for Oregon Coast Humane Society!
We’d love to win BEST Nonprofit, BEST Place to Volunteer, BEST dog trainer (Nicolette Bello at Ripple Effect Dog Training LLC ), BEST Thrift Store, and BEST Vet Clinic and Veterinarian (OCHS Vet Clinic and Dr. Tamay Guevara).
Toast of the South Coast
Oregon Coast Humane Society has been nominated in Toast of the South Coast in two categories, Nonprofit Organization and Place to Volunteer. Both are found under the General Services category.
Voting is open and runs through
Wednesday, September 16th. Winners will be named in each category based on daily vote totals, so be sure to vote every day!
To vote, simply visit the Toast of the South Coast website, find our categories and vote – EVERY DAY!
Pet of the Week
HAPPY BOY BLUE
Blue is ten years old and arrived at OCHS after surviving a devastating house fire. He doesn’t let that get him down, though. Blue loves everyone he meets and craves attention. His favorite place to be is in your arms! Stop by the shelter if you’d like to add Blue or any of our dogs to your family
Featured Pets

White Arrow
Age 8 years 11 days
Gender Male

Frontier
Age 4 months 23 days
Gender Female

Curly
Age 4 years 30 days
Gender Male

Athena
Age 3 months 20 days
Gender Female
Fall Health Concerns for Companion Animals in Oregon
Fall offers cooler weather and beautiful scenery, but it also brings seasonal health risks for Oregon’s companion animals. Pet owners should be especially alert to parasites, contaminated water, salmon poisoning, toxic mushrooms, wildfire smoke, and wildlife...
